Lucinda Lilley on winning the CPM of the Year award! At the IREM Global Summit in Ft. Lauderdale a few years ago, I spent some amazing quality time with other IREM members.  As we shared stories of our professional lives, I spoke of having a dream.  Yes, I developed my “I have a dream!” speech....

A turnover, is when you move out of your home and we are turning the unit for the next person. There is a common misconception that property managers want residents to move. That could not be further from the truth. Keeping good residents in our homes is the number 1 goal. Why? Because a move...

Renting your home without professional help requires you know what Red Flags to look for with a prospective renter. You need to be wary of scams. Just as there are scams to be aware of for renters, so to are there for owners. Over the years our company has seen many a scams take advantage...

Homeowners May Have to Pay for Additional Repairs Beyond assuming the responsibility for injured workers, you also need to be wary of shoddy workmanship. While there is no guarantee that a licensed contractor’s work will be any better than that of an unlicensed contractor, their work will at least be protected by liability insurance and...

If you project is $500 or more (combined labor and materials) the contractor must hold a current, valid license. Specifically, from the California State Licensing Board. Using a licensed contractor means that they’ve met the requirements for that line of work as required. Risks of Hiring Unlicensed Contractors The fact is that working on large...