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Los Angeles Tenants Rights
December 19th 2008 - Los Angles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa signed into effect a new law protecting tenants in buildings that have gone into foreclosure. Tenants of buildings in foreclosure cannot be evicted until the properties have been purchased by new owners. This new law will protect many renters who have become innocent victims of [...]
[Read More...]One Person’s Trash is Another Person’s Treasure!
Discover how you can help recycle construction or deconstruction products.
GO GREEN
Everyone has ideas about greening residential real estate, but what about commercial investment property going green. Share your experiences or questionsâŚcomment here!
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Want to see first hand how decisions are made about land use and variances? Attend a City council meeting. Click here for schedule and subjects that may be pertinent to your commercial real estate located in Los Angeles.
Mandatory Access for Telecommunications Providers?
Mandatory Access to Commercial Property for Telecommunications Providers?
How do the contracts between commercial or multi-family property owners affect Tenants? The FCC is asking for your comments on an issue that could affect who has access to your property.
[Read More...]To Exchange or Not to Exchange…that is the Question!
Whether âtis better to sell and pay taxes or by deferring gain to leverage your portfolio?
Section 1031 of the Internal Revenue Code provides that neither gain nor loss is recognized if property held for investment use in trade or business is exchanged for like property. The term âlike kindâ refers to the grade or quality of the property, not a specific type or class. Thus, single family rentals can be exchanged for a retail strip center, commercial or industrial property.
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Los Angeles Tenants Rights
Wednesday, December 24th, 2008December 19th 2008 - Los Angles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa signed into effect a new law protecting tenants in buildings that have gone into foreclosure. Tenants of buildings in foreclosure cannot be evicted until the properties have been purchased by new owners. This new law will protect many renters who have become innocent victims of the foreclosure crisis. It has also been suggested that this will help the banks in possession of the such properties as vacant buildings are often the target of vandalism which can be expensive fix.
Exchanging Property You Didn’t Know You Had
Friday, May 9th, 2008
Transferable Development Rights for Real Property âDevelopment Rightsâ is defined as unused rights to develop a property to the extent permitted under state or local law. As states and municipalities have acted to restrict and regulate new construction, the value of development rights has skyrocketed. In recent years, some states and local governments have adopted rules permitting unused development rights to be transferred to another parcel. (more…)
New Tax Court Decision on Vacation Home Exchanges
Thursday, February 28th, 2008
Taxpayers use Internal Revenue Code (IRC) §1031 tax deferred exchanges to defer paying capital gain taxes. Frequently, a taxpayer may consider exchanging out of or into property held for investment in a vacation or resort area. Many tax and legal advisors believe it is possible to perform an exchange on a vacation property that is held for investment purposes, provided the personal use is incidental (more…)
Test Your Real Estate IQ
Tuesday, February 26th, 2008As a Los Angeles based Commercial RealtorÂŽ, actionrealtysales is committed to providing the highest level of professional counsel to every client, in every engagement. It is important that sellers, and/or their representatives come to the engagement with awareness of some of the basic guidelines and terms involved in the transaction. Here are a few questions that allow you to test your âReal Estate IQâ: (more…)
To Exchange or Not to Exchange…that is the Question!
Tuesday, February 19th, 2008Whether âtis better to sell and pay taxes or by deferring gain to leverage your portfolio?
Section 1031 of the Internal Revenue Code provides that neither gain nor loss is recognized if property held for investment use in trade or business is exchanged for like property. The term âlike kindâ refers to the grade or quality of the property, not a specific type or class. Thus, single family rentals can be exchanged for a retail strip center, commercial or industrial property. (more…)
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Development Opportunity or SFR on Culver Blvd
New Listing in Culver City at $549,000. Great Starter House… Priced Right With Nice Backyard & Mature Trees. Across From Bike/Pedestrian Path. Close To Freeways, Shopping, Public Transportation. Or Hold & Develop This R4 Property
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Beautiful Condo for Sale - 2451 Century Hill. The perfect choice for âdown-sizersâ transitioning from a large house. You will be pleased to find this unit filled with many of the amenities and highlights usually found only in exclusive private homes. MUST SEE TO APPRECIATE!
Shelving and cabinets throughout, including built-in silver pantry,
[Read More...]Santa Monica Extends Smoking Ban into Residential Territory
February, 2009- Santa Monica is known for its already severe anti-smoking legislation. City Council has passed further measures to safeguard residents against secondhand smoke. The new law regulates smoking in common areas of multi-family residences including apartment buildings and condos. Victims of secondhand smoke can file a civil action which can award them up to $100
Beverly Glen Condo on the Market

The Listing Price for 2175 Beverly Glen #203 is now down to $529,000.
This extra large bright unit offers great flow for entertaining and you can’t beat the location. For more pictures of the unit visit 2175BeverlyGlen.com or call Phyllis Miller at 213.999.2425 for a private showing.
[Read More...]New Fannie Mae Guidelines Assist Investors
Effective March 1, 2009, Fannie Mae will start once again financing up to 10 properties for investors in order to help with lending recovery. See Fannie Mae for further details
Federal Pool and Spa Safety Laws
In December, 2007, the Virginia Graeme Baker Pool and Spa Safety Act, 15 USC 8004) (the âActâ), was signed into law by President Bush. The main purpose of the Act is to increase the safety of pools and spas in the United States by requiring certain safety devices to prevent the tragic and hidden hazard
Investment Opportunities in Corona del Mar
There are uniques opportunities in this upscale community where duplex/condo conversions provide investment opportunities for the small investor. Corona del Mar is a fashionable beachside Orange County community with dazzling residential properties as well impressive shopping and entertainment options. Explore Corona del Mar
Grant Funded Through âThe Recovery Actâ to Increase Jobs and Provide Boost to Local Housing Economies
May 9, 2009-As part of an innovative partnership aimed at job creation and easing the pressures on the housing market, the Department of the Treasury and Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) jointly announced programs that will provide billions of dollars
Interest Rate Even Lower
The Federal Reserve has slashed interest on federal funds to 0.25%. In October rates fell to 1 percent, the lowest they had been since 1958.
Hot Weather is Here and You can Help your Tenants Save Money and the Environment
California Edison customers receive rebates when they receive certified air conditioning tune-ups, subject to verification.
1. To be eligible for the rebate: (a) I must be a Southern California Edison customer on a residential, GS-1 or GS-2 rate, and (b) the service(s) I have completed must (i) qualify for the rebate, (ii) be performed at a single-family residential dwelling, or (iii) at a business less than 200kW, fully constructed and occupied, within SCEâs service area.
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