The real estate industry, meaning sales, commercial development and property management, relies on land and its native resources. Among those resources that create value in a piece of property is water. California has struggled with water shortages and droughts for...
“Regulatory overreach” is one of those terms that laypeople and casual observers consider a stretch. Often claims of overreach extend to licensing requirements or limits on new developments. Then there are stories of the California Coastal Commission (CCC) ordering...
Climate change has an unavoidable impact on the ecology of California, and this advancing vulnerability is a cause for concern to real estate investors of all stripes. One need not look any further back than February when a landslide destroyed a stretch of the iconic...
As the country begins to make significant strides out of the pandemic, California's real estate market looks to enter a strong rally. As industries measure their recovery, real estate professionals in the Golden State are back at 99% of their workforce strength....
In May, news broke of efforts by a Fresno town council member’s attempts to reclassify a local endangered fish, the delta smelt, as extinct. The reasoning behind this move would be to free up resources and allow for greater use of available water to combat...
When homeowners and homeowners’ associations (HOAs) find themselves on opposite sides in a dispute, the tension and left-over bad blood can linger for years. Homeownership is not a short-term relationship. If you approach these disputes in the right way, both parties...
Green initiatives are a central issue to all Californian companies, as the Golden State is a leader in legislative action to address climate change. Make no mistake, a shift to sustainability is an opportunity for savvy real estate investors to position themselves for...
The first week in May saw the announcement that Warren Buffet is leaving Berkshire Hathaway. His retirement is the culmination of secure, comprehensive succession planning efforts. Any business owner nearing the end of their career can take some important lessons from...
Earlier this month, a court invalidated the federal eviction moratorium allowing landlords across the country to take steps to evict unpaying tenants. California landlords, however, cannot take those steps as the state moratorium remains in effect until June. When it...
As the commercial real estate market trends more towards green initiatives, some may find those initiatives costly and over-reaching. However, while upfront costs may be higher, long-term thoughtful design can offer significant benefits to developers. Do I have to...