Recently, Five Star Professional partnered with San Diego Magazine to identify real estate, mortgage and insurance professionals in the San Diego area who deliver outstanding service and client satisfaction. Among the winners, our very own Five Star Real Estate agent, Alan Townsend who has won this prestigious award for the last eight years. Each year, the Five Star Real Estate Agent Program identifies and showcases real estate professionals in a local market with the highest

Just like the housing market, the San Diego rental market is booming. After a major slow down in rent prices during COVID-19, the rental market is bouncing back. In fact, according to the San Diego Union-Tribune, rent in San Diego County has seen an increase of 5 percent. This is happening due to a statewide rent control law that started January 1, 2021, which states, rent can be increased a maximum of 5% per year plus inflation. And, in San Diego, that amounts to roughly 7 t

What is property management? A question that comes to mind as a landlord. In simple terms, property management is the management of residential property. Typically it involves securing renters, collecting rents, maintaining the property and complying with laws and regulations. A good property management company will see to it that preventive maintenance is at the forefront of everything they do. That said, the exact responsibilities will vary based on the type of property bei

Fair housing testing is a way to test for housing discrimination. It’s a form of mystery shopping where testers pose as prospective renters by inquiring about a rental property for example. These testers who pose as applicants, document the treatment they receive from housing providers for the purpose of determining whether they are complying with the federal Fair Housing Act. At any given time, the Fair Housing Testing Program run by the Department of Justice conducts numero

San Diego rental market bidding wars are now more common in the rental market. That’s because the demand for apartments and single family rentals is surging and outpacing supply putting a serious squeeze on renters. Although bidding wars are usually reserved for homebuyers, with the shortage of available rental properties, renters are doing it. Consequently, rents are set to soar to offset losses from the COVID eviction moratorium. This means, landlords are raising the rents

Preventative maintenance is the key to keeping your San Diego rental property profitable. As a landlord, you must acknowledge the importance of it. Especially if you want to enjoy long-term tenant retention. Not only does it reduce your overall expenses on repairs, it also creates a safe environment for your tenant. Fixing Problems Before They Happen Preventative maintenance can be thought of as a way to fix problems before they happen. That’s because by having a preventativ