New data from the S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller U.S. National Home Price Index shows that home prices across the country have skyrocketed in the last year. Prices are reflecting the largest year-over-year increase seen in the last 34 years, with an average increase of 18.8%, almost double the 10.4% gain seen in 2020. We’re seeing price gains across all regions of the U.S., with the …

Owning and renting out properties can be a lucrative investment, but can come with plenty of responsibilities and risks attached. This is where insurance comes into play, protecting you, your property, and your tenants from unforeseen events. Understanding how to navigate and select the right insurance for you and your properties is essential so that you are prepared for the unexpected. Let’s dive in. …

For over 20 years Utopia Property Management has been providing professional property management service for Los Angeles and the surrounding area. Our property management team can and will save you the time, money or hassle of managing your rental properties yourself especially when it comes to day-to-day property management tasks like the following: Rent Collection – We will collect the rent on time for …

If 2021 made one thing clear about real estate in Nevada it’s this: we are now firmly in a seller’s market. Mirroring the market situation in the United States at large, there is a considerable shortage of inventory compared to a historic surge in demand in the state of Nevada. This has led to trench-like bidding conditions, and frequent disappointment and discouragement among buyers. …

As a leading Orange County property management company, Utopia Management provides fullservice property management serving all Orange County towns – from Garden Grove to Newport Beach, Mission Viejo to Huntington Beach. We are excited to announce our newest location at 9295 Research Drive in Irvine, CA. If you have property in Orange County, you know the importance of having a highly qualified management service …

If you’re looking into your next investment property, it can be tricky to decide between multifamily and a single-family home. To boil it down, our advice is that houses are only profitable when you get a good deal, but apartment buildings are profitable by design. Of course, that doesn’t mean apartments are always better. Houses can be a great investment if you get a …

This week, Los Angeles city council members proposed a bill that would aid tenants facing eviction by providing them with a free attorney. This is a concept that has been pushed by renter activists for many years but hasn’t seen major legislation beyond a few pilot programs. Councilmember Nithya Raman explains that the council is able to get support for the new bill thanks …

With San Diego being one of America’s finest places to live in the country, it’s no wonder the city is ranked as the eighth- largest city in the United States. If you find yourself being new and unfamiliar with the countless areas that make up San Diego county you may need some help breaking each one down. Here are a variety of suburbs in …

By Utopia Property Management One of the great things about this time of year is that most people are thinking about or making New Year’s Resolutions for the coming year. If you own rental properties one of the best things you can do is hire a Simi Valley Property Management company to professionally manage your rentals, here’s why: #1 – A Simi Valley Property …