The Rental Market – Q2 2025
As of Q2 2025, the rental Market is Softening — but it’s not what we’d consider a traditionally “soft” market. This is more of [...]
Why Every Rental Should Be Pet-Friendly: The Data-Proven Case for Allowing Pets (Professional to Professional)
Landlords worry about pet damage, but the numbers don’t lie—77% of tenants either have pets or want them. Here’s how pet-friendly policies boost occupancy, [...]
Why You Should Ditch the One-Mile Radius Search for Good
For years, agents and appraisers have relied on the one-mile radius search to find comparable properties (comps). But let’s face it—this method is outdated. [...]
Debunking the Bedroom Closet Myth: What Really Defines a Bedroom?
There’s a widespread belief that a room must have a closet to be called a bedroom. Let me clear that up: in 99% of [...]
After a Record Hot Summer, Pressure Grows for A/C Mandates (East Coast)
Heating on cold days is a widespread requirement for rental homes in much of Canada and the US. Air conditioning, not so much. But [...]
Sacramento Downtown and Midtown Markets
The rental market in Sacramento has been a consistent performer in recent years, making it an attractive destination for both renters and real estate [...]
Median rent declines year over year, hovering just below 2022 peak
According to Realtor.com’s most recent rental report, in June, median rent continued to fall, but nationwide rent are sitting just below 2022 levels, with [...]
California Rent Prices Drop Across Major Cities—Except Los Angeles
Rent prices have fallen year–over–year in California’s largest metropolitan areas, only not in Los Angeles. According to December 2023 data from Rent.com, Sacramento saw [...]
Security Deposit Maximums for CA Residential Landlords
Written by: Jamie Sternberg, Esq. and Tracey Merrell, Esq. Updated April 2024 *** Reminder *** Starting July 1, 2024 the maximum deposit demanded or [...]
June 2024 Q & A
1. Question: Are email communications between tenant and landlord admissible in court? Answer: Yes, emails can be admitted into evidence (if all rules of [...]