Trade group and landlords divided on rent control law in California

The law exempts most apartments built within the past 15 years, and, thanks to lobbying by the California Association of Realtors, doesn’t apply to most single-family homes. Continue reading

The 5 Big Mistakes Boomers Make When Switching Careers

Many boomers want to change careers for a variety of reasons: to reduce stress; to learn something new; to follow their passion; to find a change of pace or to stay ahead financially. But it’s easy to make mistakes and overlook factors that are critica… Continue reading

How to Forgive When All You Want is Revenge

“Look at your stomach and your big ass,” my mother said with disgust, pointing at my belly. That hit me right on. Here comes another. “Who would ever want to marry you?” Is she done? I wanted to flee. Oh no, she’s got help. “Look, it’s Shamu. Shamu, th… Continue reading

Scrub-a-dub-dub! Here’s what homeowners need to know about tubs

There are plenty of bathtub options on the market, ranging from durable fiberglass and acrylic to high-style cultured marble. Here’s what homeowners need to consider before choosing a new tub. Continue reading

Smart-home tech for agents: Home security hubs

In this weekly column, hosts Brandon Doyle and Colton Pratt walk through smart-home products and showcase their capabilities while reviewing pros and cons. Tune in, so that when your clients ask, you’ll be the expert. This week, host favorites Abode an… Continue reading

How to defend your online reputation

There’s a difference between reviews and testimonials, and the distinction is important. Find out why and how to respond to, learn from and keep it classy with negative online reviews. Continue reading

Ylopo, BoomTown highlighted in Facebook’s real estate trends report

Facebook’s 2019 Real Estate Trends and Insights report cites success stories from brokerages using Ylopo and BoomTown. Continue reading