California’s new Assembly Bill 628 (AB 628) marks a significant shift in landlord-tenant law by expanding what is considered “tenantable” housing. Under the amendment to Civil Code § 1941.1, beginning January 1, 2026, rental units whose leases are new, amended, or renewed must include a working stove and refrigerator as part of habitability (i.e., these appliances are no longer optional amenities, but required elements).
Read MoreCommercial Brokers International (CBI) held its exclusive “Art in the Garden” client appreciation event on Saturday, September 27th, in the tranquil garden courtyard of the iconic Landmark Building in Brentwood, Los Angeles. Designed as a celebration of trust, partnership, and community, the event brought together clients, colleagues, and friends to thank them for their continued support of CBI’s mission in commercial real estate.
Read MoreAfter months of speculation, the Federal Reserve’s recent interest rate cut has ignited what some are calling a mini refinancing boom in the commercial real estate world. For those with maturing loans, balloon payments, or equity-rich properties, this could be the green light you’ve been waiting for.
Read MoreBuying your first home is a milestone. Buying your first investment property? That’s a whole new game. It’s less about settling in and more about setting up — for cash flow, for long-term value, and for the inevitable curveballs that come with being both an owner and a landlord. The stakes are different. So are the decisions. If you're stepping into this world for the first time, the learning curve can feel steep — but it doesn’t have to be a freefall.
Read MoreLos Angeles remains one of the country’s most pivotal industrial real estate markets, anchored by its massive logistics infrastructure and proximity to major ports. Recent months have brought a sharper sense of looseness to the industrial landscape, evidenced by rising vacancies and cooling rental growth. Yet, even as short-term metrics soften, structural demand drivers persist for the long run.
Read MoreCommercial real estate isn’t static. Whether you're a lean firm securing your second property or a mature player restructuring holdings across metro markets, growth comes with friction. And growth, mishandled, can fracture systems that once worked.
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