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...
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...
For the last eight years, Alan Townsend has had the prestigious honor of being named a San Diego Five Star Real Estate Agent. And, this year is no different. Each year, the Five Star Real Estate Agent Program identifies and showcases real estate professionals in a local...
The COVID-19 pandemic has thrown every “normal” plan for a loop this year, and fall property maintenance is no different. Right now, landlords must balance social distancing restrictions with maintaining rental units. Easier said than done in the world we live in today. Under normal...
As a California landlord, if you are owed back-rent due to COVID-19 here is some guidance regarding rent collection under the Tenant Relief Act of 2020. Beginning October 5, 2020, you can evict a tenant if they fail to return a COVID-19 related hardship declaration....
With so many renters looking for pet-friendly rentals, it only makes sense to consider how allowing pets in your rentals can help you to attract more prospective tenants. But before you do, make sure you have a detailed pet policy in place. By doing so,...
San Diego CA pet friendly apartment for rent in a gated community. For anyone who’s been searching for a pet friendly rental, here is your chance to do so in a beautiful new home located in the heart of San Diego. From an attached two...
As companies in San Diego experience layoffs due to COVID-19, more people face the prospect of no longer being able to pay rent. The reality is, more and more people may eventually stop paying rent. Especially with the Tenant Relief Act of 2020 in place....
Under the Tenant Relief Act of 2020, tenants can stay in their homes through January 31, 2021, but need to come up with 25% of the rent. But only for missed rents between September 1, and January 31. What this means is that tenants must...
One of the main reasons some landlords do not succeed, is because they are reactive instead of proactive with rental maintenance tasks. Whether you own an apartment building or a single-family home, rental property maintenance is essential to keep your property values up, and your...
