Just What Is That Rate Increase Comprised Of? By: Nicholas A. Dunlap, CPM It's a question we have learned to ask in recent years. Public agencies or committees, their boards and decision-makers voting to increase rates exponentially in order to increase their pensions and benefits. In turn, they lobby politicians to support their cause or … Continue reading Just What Is That Rate Increase Comprised Of?
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Stocks & Bonds Vs. Real Estate
Stocks & Bonds Vs. Real EstateBy: Nicholas A. Dunlap, CPMStock & Bond guys love to dog Real Estate. They see it as non-liquid and labor intensive. They see it as one headache after another, from roof leaks to angry tenants. What’s more, they lack the expertise to locate, identify and acquire real estate investments. In … Continue reading Stocks & Bonds Vs. Real Estate
Chasing My Tale Thanks to Chase Bank
Chasing My Tail Thanks to Chase BankBy: Nicholas A. Dunlap, CPMThroughout the 90s on until 2008 when it became Chase, Washington Mutual or WAMU was a great source of financing for both residential and commercial properties. Service was good, selection varied and loan costs were inexpensive. Now, in their somewhat recent merge with Chase which … Continue reading Chasing My Tale Thanks to Chase Bank
Why the Estate Tax Sucks
Why the Estate Tax SucksBy: Nicholas A. Dunlap, CPMIf you think it’s bad now, just wait until 2013. When Obama signed H.R. 4853 last month, he agreed to increase the Estate Tax from 0 to 35% in less than two years on individuals with an estate value of $5 million and couples with an estate … Continue reading Why the Estate Tax Sucks
Coming Soon…The Four Benefits!
After a lot of coffee, hard work and dedication, my book is almost done. I am putting the finishing touches on it and should have it fully edited, revised and published by the end of the month. I am going to sell it out of my trunk, in the office and through my blog at … Continue reading Coming Soon…The Four Benefits!
Ripe For the Picking
Ripe For The Picking By: Nicholas A. Dunlap, CPM A new year brings new resolutions both in our personal and professional lives and something about 2011 just feels better. The way our economy has been functioning of late, the generally upbeat and optimistic consumer outlook and the fact jobs are being added to the marketplace … Continue reading Ripe For the Picking
2011: Is It Getting Better?
2011: Is It Getting Better? My Answer to The National Apartment Association's QuestionBy: Nicholas A. Dunlap, CPMWhether you are an investor, owner/operator, manager or broker, the 2011 forecast for the apartment industry is something to smile about. Depending on your market, property values are likely trending upward toward more attractive sales prices, interest rates have … Continue reading 2011: Is It Getting Better?
An Investor’s Thoughts On the Census
An Investor's Thoughts On the CensusBy: Nicholas A. Dunlap, CPMProperty owners should marvel over the recently released 2010 US Census data. The United States now has over 308,745,538 residents. Additionally, the South and West were the strongest geographical areas in terms of overall percentage growth at 14.3% and 13.8% since 2000. Texas has grown 20.4% … Continue reading An Investor’s Thoughts On the Census
The Age of Value
The Age of Value By: Nicholas A. Dunlap, CPM As perplexing as it may seem, it took the multifamily industry a great while to adapt to the ways of the American consumer. It was as if landlords felt that their product was different than other commodities that are purchased and sold. Although housing provides warmth, … Continue reading The Age of Value
The Texas Two Step
The Texas Two-Step By: Nicholas A. Dunlap, CPM Disgruntled public employees in California must love the headline in today’s Orange County Register. Often behind the times and trends of Business and Real Estate, the Register today proclaimed that Texas has begun to “Lasso California Businesses”. Essentially what the state of Texas has begun to do … Continue reading The Texas Two Step
OC Real Estate Market Insight 