The Asking Price Is Just ThatBy: Nicholas A. Dunlap, CPMYesterday I received an email from Loopnet, a commercial Real Estate listing and data service that we subscribe to, that I found to be of interest. The email furnished a statistical run of the 4th Quarter of 2009 and pointed out that while sales activity is … Continue reading The Asking Price Is Just That
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Pie in the Sky
Pie in the SkyBy: Nicholas A. Dunlap, CPMTen percent rent hikes in this market? Sure, it’s a nice idea. I guess this would apply to the complexes where vacancy rates had increased so dramatically that teaser rates, free rent and other such promotions were introduced in exaggerated form. But really, ten percent hikes? I guess … Continue reading Pie in the Sky
Orange County Multifamily Outlook: 2010
If you are a member of the Apartment Association of Orange County, you can find this article inside of the January 2010 issue of the Apartment News Magazine, starting on page 38. If not, please enjoy the copied text below. Orange County Multifamily Outlook: 2010By: Nicholas A. Dunlap, CPM2009 was a roller coaster ride for … Continue reading Orange County Multifamily Outlook: 2010
It is Good To Be a Landlord
It is Good To Be a LandlordBy: Nicholas A. Dunlap, CPM“The US is now a Renters’ Market”, screamed the headlines of this morning’s Wall Street Journal. At least it is to a certain degree and in certain areas of the United States. The data is nothing new to us industry professionals who brave the storm … Continue reading It is Good To Be a Landlord
Rental Reviews in the Google Era
Rental Reviews in the Google EraBy: Nicholas A. Dunlap, CPMGoogle has become one of the best online tools a professional can utilize. Be it searching for information to complete a report, viewing a photograph of a specific address or even searching for the updated contact information of a client, Google assists with it all. What’s … Continue reading Rental Reviews in the Google Era
Black Friday, Cyber Monday and the Move-In Month
Black Friday, Cyber Monday and the Move-In MonthBy: Nicholas A. Dunlap, CPMThe retail sector of the consumer marketplace is not the only place to find value or bargains this holiday season. Landlords across Southern California who own or manage multifamily, commercial, office and other property-types are looking to fill vacancies and avoid what can generally … Continue reading Black Friday, Cyber Monday and the Move-In Month
The Rental Market: Something to Holiday Cheer About
The Rental Market: Something to Holiday Cheer AboutBy: Nicholas A. Dunlap, CPMFor those familiar with the for-sale and rental segments of the residential real estate market, you know that the end of the year typically marks a two or three month slowdown. November, December and even January are historically seen as times in which residents … Continue reading The Rental Market: Something to Holiday Cheer About
In Tough Times, Landlords and Tenants Both Looking to Get More For Their Money
In Tough Times, Landlords and Tenants Both Looking to Get More For Their MoneyBy: Nicholas A. Dunlap, CPMWith multi-family vacancy rates and California’s unemployment rate simultaneously reaching recent highs, it is important for multi-family owners and operators to consider a new look for their apartment homes or be forced to decrease rents far lower than … Continue reading In Tough Times, Landlords and Tenants Both Looking to Get More For Their Money