Should HOA managers be licensed real estate brokers? – Orange County Register

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

What the Gulf South can teach us about commercial real estate – Orange County Register

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