This is the final column in a three-part series on pending HOA legislation in California. The final piece of our 2025 legislative review discusses Assembly Bill 739, which proposes to require HOA managers to be licensed as real estate brokers. Seven states currently require manager licensing: Alaska, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Nevada and Virginia. California … Read more
YORK — York County’s Board of Supervisors passed its first real estate tax increase in nine years in a budget that reflects inflation pressures. The board approved the fiscal year 2026 budget by a vote of 4-1 at its meeting on Wednesday. While some members expressed disappointment at the tax hike, the board avoided the … Read more
Sales of single-family homes on Petaluma’s Westside outperformed all others, reporting a leap of 18% to close February at $640 per square foot. When markets turn in either direction, there are typically choppy data points as the data churns ahead to form a trend line. February was a great example of that. According to the … Read more
I’m penning this column overlooking the Mississippi sound – a tributary of the Gulf of Mexico. After spending time in New Orleans, Biloxi and Mobile, Alabama, I’ve been reflecting on what the Gulf South has to teach us about commercial real estate. These cities, rich with culture and history, also hold valuable lessons for commercial … Read more