Summer is here and I’m sure the last thing any parent wants for their kids is 2 months of mindless video games and social networking.  As a working parent of four, the summer time is a busy and expensive time of year for me.  But keeping my kids active and engaged and off the couch is my number one priority.  So I thought that …

Temecula is a great place to live because we enjoy moderate weather all year long. This means that when there’s snow on the ground or heavy rain in other parts of the country during the winter we’re enjoying warm temperatures here. Although the weather is good in Temecula, we can tell you that as a quality management company it’s still an owners responsibility to …

Palm Springs and the desert communities have a long history of a fun in the sun weekend and vacation destination. With the weather, Coachella Fest, Stage Coast, Polo, Tennis and all of the festivals in town, people know about this vacation spot. But not everyone who comes to the desert comes for a long weekend or a vacation. We have several great clients who …

Join us for our version of March Madness at Utopia Real Estate in La Jolla.  There have been major upsets this year but no upsets celebrating with us. Basketball fan or not please join us for games, beer and food along with excellent company!  We cannot wait to see you! Utopia Real Estate La Jolla 1113 Wall Street La Jolla, CA 92037 Thursday, March 29th 5:30pm-8pm

There’s no doubt that marijuana use has changed nationwide but what rights do landlords have when it comes to protecting themselves and their rental properties from tenants who may want to use marijuana? In this article, we will share with you our San Diego Property Management tips for protecting your rental property from marijuana use. Make Sure Your Lease Clearly States Smoking in All …

When living around the water, there are several aspects that a homeowner must consider when it comes to their insurance. Not only is the home needing to be insured, but the docks, marinas and other property owned around the water must be insured. Storm damage, fires and other natural disasters can happen rendering of your real estate property damaged.  Therefore, marine insurance is a …

While every landlord dreams of stable, long-term tenants and fully occupied apartments, vacancies are part of being a landlord, and knowing how to market your property will help get it rented again quickly.  If you own or manage a rental property, you likely had to deal with multiple vacancies and the need to find new tenants. Finding new tenants requires you to market your …

Internet listing services (ILS) are a key component of a varied marketing strategy. In addition to channels such as property websites, social media, and paid ads, you should be incorporating listing sites like apartments.com into your rental marketing plan. These methods attract qualified prospects, who can then potentially be converted into residents. ILS sites such as Zillow, RentCafe, and ApartmentList are vital due to …

In November of 2022, Emeryville voted to pass Measure O, a bill that increases the current Real Property Transfer Tax (RPTT) on home sales of a certain value within the city. For owners looking to sell their homes or investors considering property in Emeryville, this transfer tax is important to keep in mind. Let’s go more in depth into what an RPTT is and …