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One of the most common questions I hear about the Downton Long Beach real estate market is why are all the beautiful new residential buildings in development are apartments and not condominiums. There are many reasons including cost of builder financing, differences in the entitl... read more >>

Besides thorough screening, proper rent collection techniques are the best way to avoid evictions and reduce turnover. Rent collection might seem like the most basic part of managing a property. It’s a tenant’s responsibility and contractual obligation to pay rent. So... read more >>

In my conversations with many homeowners (and even realtors!), it is surprising to find a large number of people who are not aware of specific tax-saving propositions. As a real estate professional, it is nearly a form of due diligence to make sure my clients and neighbors are... read more >>

The Mike Dunfee Group sells and manages properties in San Pedro, and we are pleased to hear the exciting announcement recently regarding redevelopment of the San Pedro Ports O'Call Marketplace. This ¾ mile waterfront attraction was at one time a popular destination but now is fr... read more >>

As April passes, hopefully, your income taxes or your extensions have been filed, and the spring installments of property taxes have been paid for those who have California properties with taxes that are not impounded. With all of that out of the way, I want to remind you to take... read more >>

The Breakers Hotel has a special place in my heart. Besides being the very first place, my Grand Mother worked when she first came out to California the 1940s it was the last place we went out to dinner on Thanksgiving in 2012 it is also one of the most beautiful buildings in... read more >>

Leasing and managing luxury properties requires a different approach than you might take when renting out other properties. At the Mike Dunfee Group, we manage a lot of luxury condos, especially high rises. We have an extensive portfolio of penthouses and beach properties and hom... read more >>

The Terrace Plaza transformation may seem like a small thing at first, but as a longtime resident and frequent observer of the area, I will say this is one of the most critical locations in the city. It is where Long Beach Blvd runs into Ocean Blvd; a focal point of the Downt... read more >>

Part of being a landlord is assuming a certain amount of tenant risk. Proper screening greatly reduces that risk. Today, we’re talking about tenant screening and how it can protect your rental property.Price Your Property CorrectlySet yourself up for success and price your ... read more >>

There are many reasons a landlord should use a professional property management company to manage an investment property. A big reason is repairs. Let’s face it - repairs can be a hassle. They will often happen at inconvenient times. You have the nightmare of having to sche... read more >>