Interest rate increases have begun to show their effect on sales volume and pricing of Long Beach apartment properties. In this brief episode we analyze the recent sales market and provide some strategy for borrowers with loans moving to adjustable rate this year. Eric J Christopher | WSC Realty Advisors Inc | 949-463-2787  eric.christopher@wsc-pm.com ..read more

Pests ranging from Cockroaches, Rats and even Racoons and Skunks love to take up tenancy in apartment complexes. While these creatures will always be around us,  we can do our best to minimize their stay. Evictions are a little different for this than with regular Tenants! Today we visit with Diego Hernandez, Owner of Lady Bugs Pest Control to discuss how we can minimize exposure to pests in our properties Diego Hernandez - Lady Bugs Pest Control - 800-423-3396/ info@ladybugsinc.net Eric J Christopher | WSC Realty Advisors Inc | 949-463-2787  eric.christopher@wsc-pm.com ..read more

Historically, Apartment property insurance has been something of a sleepy topic not requiring much attention. Premiums were relatively predictable year over year. But with recent changes to the insurance landscape in California, Insurers are now charging premiums of 50-100% more than the previous policy . Today we visit with Commercial Insurance expert Paul Smith for some clarity on our property insurance market. Paul Smith - So Cal Insurance Services - 310-765-1650/ paul@socalcis.com Eric J Christopher | WSC Realty Advisors Inc | 949-463-2787  eric.christopher@wsc-pm.com ..read more

Tennessee has become a white hot destination for California apartment investors and residents alike. Find out what all the excitement is about as we speak with Adam Klenk, Managing Partner of Capstone Companies, a leading multi-family brokerage in Tennessee and neighboring states.  Adam Klenk, Capstone Companies  adam@capstone-companies.com 800-746-3175 x7006 ..read more

Since starting Long Beach apartment brokerage in 2006, I've tracked the the market to a level unmatched by anyone. The tool I've developed over that time will put you in the best position possible when it's time to buy another asset. Eric J Christopher | WSC Realty Advisors Inc | 949-463-2787  eric.christopher@wsc-pm.com ..read more

Title Insurance is something we all know as a necessary part of a property sale or refinance. While the exposure to a claim is remote, today we talk with Doug Thompson of WFG National Title Insurance Company to understand this insurance a little better, and also help Sellers avoid delays in escrow based on title issues. Doug Thompson, Vice President, Sales Direct: 714-726-5321 dthompson@wfgtitle.com Eric J Christopher | WSC Realty Advisors Inc | 949-463-2787  eric.christopher@wsc-pm.com ..read more

Title Insurance is something we all know as a necessary part of a property sale or refinance. While the exposure to a claim is remote, today we talk with Doug Thompson of WFG National Title Insurance Company to understand this insurance a little better, and also help Sellers avoid delays in escrow based on title issues. Doug Thompson, Vice President, Sales Direct: 714-726-5321 dthompson@wfgtitle.com Eric J Christopher | WSC Realty Advisors Inc | 949-463-2787  eric.christopher@wsc-pm.com ..read more

In this micro-episode we take a look at city wide apartment sales trends and explore the differences between 5+ unit and 3-4 unit sales metrics. Eric J Christopher | WSC Realty Advisors Inc | 949-463-2787  eric.christopher@wsc-pm.com ..read more

State and local governments have assumed an increasing and oft times adversarial role in the operation of rental housing. Today we speak with Janet Gagnon, Director of Government Affairs and External Relations with the Apartment Association of Greater Los Angeles to learn ways Owners can join together to counter the overreach. Janet would love your questions - janet@aagla.org Eric J Christopher | WSC Realty Advisors Inc | 949-463-2787  eric.christopher@wsc-pm.com ..read more

Securing financing for purchase or refinance of apartment buildings is a huge component to investing and is also very dynamic. Today we visit with Michael Presser of Walker & Dunlap who is an expert in all types of apartment financing and we dissect what is happening in the current lending environment.  Michael Presser, Senior Director, Capital Markets  Walker & Dunlap 310-993-6043 mpresser@walkerdunlap.com Eric J Christopher | WSC Realty Advisors Inc | 949-463-2787  eric.christopher@wsc-pm.com ..read more