NAR Lawsuit
The National Association of Realtors (NAR) recently reached a proposed settlement in a class-action lawsuit regarding broker commissions, and the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Missou...
Insights
Non-Ductile Concrete | What It Means for San Francisco Property Owners
With a population density of about 18,451 people per square mile (7,214 people per km²), San Francisco is the most densely populated large city in California and the second-most densely populated major city in the United States, behind New Yor...
Cost Segregation
Introduction
Cost Segregation is the method of re-classifying components and improvements of your residential or commercial building from real property to personal property. This process allows certain building assets to be depreciated on a 5-...
California Balcony Inspection Law
In September 2018, California passed a law requiring the inspection of all elevated appendages that rely on wooden support in multifamily buildings with 3 or more residential units. These inspections must be conducted initially by January 1, 20...
Cash Flow Analysis
Cash Flow Analysis
Analyzing cash flow is paramount in real estate investment, especially when considering lucrative markets like San Francisco. Apartment buildings in this vibrant city offer promising returns but demand a meticulous approach ...
Opinion of Value | Property Valuations
By Henry Saunders | In the commercial real estate industry, particularly within multifamily, the evaluation of property value demands a studied evaluation of various factors often relating to specific submarkets as well as more macro-economic f...
Property Disclosures
By Adam Carosso |
Property disclosure forms are seemingly the first and last item of every transaction. Disclosures are often the first due diligence item asked for by a buyer and viewed as a cumbersome, but required, homework assignment f...
COPA – Community Opportunity to Purchase Act
By Payam Nejad |
San Francisco's Community Opportunity to Purchase Act (COPA) went into effect September 3, 2019. COPA applies to all buildings with three or more residential rental units, regardless of other uses on the same lot. It gives q...
1031 Exchange
By Ryan O’Keefe |
In the world of Real Estate Investment, the 1031 Exchange stands out as a powerful strategy employed by savvy investors to defer Capital Gains taxes and maximize returns. At its core, a 1031 Exchange allows an investo...
San Francisco – Primary Election Voter Guide
By Brad Lagomarsino |
It has become painfully obvious in recent years that San Francisco is “not getting it right.” Election year 2024 will be crucial in determining the future of the city. Are we satisfied with the status quo or is it...