Real Estate Disclosure

✅ Where are SoCal sellers pulling back — and what does that mean for buyers right now? ✅ Which county is bucking the multifamily trend in a way nobody saw coming? ✅ Where are median home prices actually heading after a chaotic Q1? ✅ How do today's numbers compare to pre-COVID 2019 and the 2021 peak? ✅ Is April the turning point national experts are hoping for — or another head fake?Plus we hear from national housing expert Rick Sharga on what Q1 looks like at a national level for home sales in 2026.Headlines tell you the market is up…or down. That's not enough to make a decision with. What matters is your county, your zip code, your property — and whether your next move is to buy, sell, hold, or rent.That's the conversation worth having. 📞 Schedule one-on-one call with Christian Walsh 👉 https://calendly.com/wireassociates🏘️ Tired of being a California landlord? Sell your tenant occupied property for more money with fewer headaches 👉 https://sellwithtenants.com/🏠 ➡️ Thinking of BUYING or SELLING anywhere else in the US? The best agents are right here 👉 https://homeandmoney.com/christian/📌 Altos Research Reports link, sign up for your neighborhood now! Here’s a sample with US National data 👉 https://altos.re/r/8e9a07c1-3cc0-4a8e-8eb7-5b213b557576📌 Don’t miss another update! Join thousands of others in subscribing to the WIRE Associates weekly newsletter to get the charts from this video, the latest housing market data for buyers and sellers, plus access to foreclosure data and much, much more 👉 https://www.wireassociates.com/newsletter/#WIREassociates #HousingMarket #SoCalMarketReport

If you own rental property in California and you can't answer this with a real number based on where your property sits, you're flying blind on one of the biggest financial risks in your portfolio.How long does it actually take to evict a non-paying tenant in California right now? Six weeks? Six months? Longer?In this episode of Real Estate Disclosure, I sit down with Kenny Lim of California Property Law Group — one of the busiest unlawful detainer attorneys in the state — to walk through the real, current 2026 eviction timeline, step by step. We pull back the curtain on what's actually happening in the courtrooms, where the delays are stacking up, and why one mistake on a notice or one wrong move by a property manager can send your entire case back to zero. Yes, we answered this (and more)...✅ How long does an uncontested eviction actually take from filing to sheriff lockout?✅ What's changed in the courts since LA City started funding tenant defense attorneys?✅ Why are procedural arguments — not the merits — driving most case outcomes right now?✅ What's the real timeline difference between LA County and Orange County?✅ Why is the attorney fee provision in your lease quietly working against you?✅ When does cash-for-keys actually make financial sense — and when is it the wrong move?✅ What happens when a tenant claims they "didn't know" four months into the process?✅ Why does intent matter when withdrawing a unit from the rental market?✅ How do the Olympics and World Cup factor into your eviction timeline?And for the first time, we also took a live caller — a property manager in Riverside dealing with a real unknown-occupants issue — and Kenny walked him through the answer in real time.This is the conversation every California landlord needs to hear before the next rent check doesn't show up. Watch to the end... we left an arbitration cliffhanger you'll want the answer to.🏘️ Tired of being a California landlord? Exit your tenant occupied property for more money with fewer headaches 👉 https://sellwithtenants.com/📞 Work with Christian 👉 https://calendly.com/wireassociates📌 Don’t miss another update! Join thousands of others in subscribing to the WIRE Associates weekly newsletter to get the latest housing market data for buyers and sellers, plus access to foreclosure data, info on landlord/tenant law and much, much more 👉 https://www.wireassociates.com/newsletter/ 🏠 ➡️ Don’t BUY or SELL in SoCal without clicking here first…no pressure, no obligation assistance from us 👉 https://www.wireassociates.com/contact/🏠 ➡️ Thinking of BUYING or SELLING anywhere else in the US? The best agents are right here 👉 https://homeandmoney.com/christian/** GEAR WE USE & OTHER RESOURCES** https://www.wireassociates.com/resources/This is not meant to be a solicitation of a property currently under contract. This is not meant to be legal or tax advice, please consult with the appropriate professional. We are licensed to sell real estate in California (if you need help elsewhere, we can help find a good broker, let us know), CalRE # 01804983. Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties (# 01317331)Remember when you click, I may receive a small commission at no extra cost to you. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. I only recommend products and services that I've used or have experience with.#WIREassociates #RealEstateDisclosure #Eviction

Notices of Default in LA County are up 175% year over year. Across the SoCal region, they're up 82%.So is this 2008 again?Before the Crash Bros start screaming, one of the most respected foreclosure analysts in the country, Rick Sharga, sat down with me on Real Estate Disclosure last night and laid out exactly where foreclosure activity is concentrating. Spoiler: it's not where the headlines suggest.I also rebuilt the Southern California Foreclosure Report from the ground up — new dashboard, county-by-county data, downloadable PDFs, and a 2011 perspective toggle so you can see today's numbers in real historical context.✅ Where is foreclosure activity actually concentrating nationally — and why? ✅ What does Rick Sharga's "smile states" theory mean for SoCal? ✅ How do you use the rebuilt dashboard to track your own county every month? ✅ What should SoCal property owners and capital-ready buyers be watching going forward?If you own SoCal real estate or you're sitting on capital waiting for the right moment, this is the data you need to be watching every single month on this channel.And if this has you thinking about your portfolio's timing or exit strategy, reach out. No pressure — just a real conversation. Let’s discuss your complex real estate portfolios here 👉 https://calendly.com/wireassociates📌 Sign up here to find and track foreclosure homes across the nation at FORECLOSURE.COM 👉 https://geni.us/foreclosure📌 Sign up to have actively listed Southern California short sales and foreclosures - single family, multifamily and land - delivered to your inbox 👉 https://geni.us/ForeclosuresinSoCal📌 Join thousands of others in subscribing to the WIRE Associates weekly newsletter to get the latest housing market data for buyers and sellers, plus access to foreclosure data and much, much more 👉 https://www.wireassociates.com/newsletter/🏠 ➡️ Don’t BUY or SELL in SoCal without clicking here first…no pressure, no obligation assistance from us 👉 https://www.wireassociates.com/contact/📌 Track housing market statistics anywhere in the US! Altos Research Reports link, sign up for your neighborhood now! 👉 https://www.wireassociates.com/reports/#WIREassociates #HousingMarket #Foreclosures

There's a foreclosure wave forming in a specific corner of the country that almost nobody is talking about. If you own real estate, invest in real estate, or are even thinking about your next move — this episode of Real Estate Disclosure covers what the data actually says, not what the headlines are screaming.I sat down with Rick Sharga, founder and CEO of CJ Patrick Company, one of the most-cited housing data voices in the country along with my parents Dennis and Teresa Walsh of YourHome.Academy, who talk to real estate agents in markets across the country every week. Together we walked through what's really happening as we head deeper into 2026.✅ Which states are stacking up the conditions for an FHA-driven foreclosure wave — and what does that map actually look like? ✅ Is BlackRock really buying every home in America (and is that even the right company)? ✅ What did the Iran war and the Q1 weather actually do to home sales momentum heading into spring? ✅ How are student loan delinquencies quietly setting up a second hit to the same regions already under pressure? ✅ Where is affordability genuinely improving — and where are prices still falling year over year? ✅ What's the one capital gains rule from 1997 that's keeping millions of homeowners frozen in place?If you own multiple properties, you're sitting on equity, or you're trying to figure out whether to hold, sell, or restructure in the next one to twenty-four months — this is the conversation worth your hour.🔗 Follow Rick Sharga: https://cjpatrick.com/ | @RickSharga on social 🔗 Visit Dennis and Teresa Walsh at https://yourhome.academy/📞 Free Consultion with Christian 👉 https://calendly.com/wireassociates📌 Don’t miss another update! Join thousands of others in subscribing to the WIRE Associates weekly newsletter to get the latest housing market data for buyers and sellers, plus access to foreclosure data, info on landlord/tenant law and much, much more 👉 https://www.wireassociates.com/newsletter/ 🏠 ➡️ Don’t BUY or SELL in SoCal without clicking here first…no pressure, no obligation assistance from us 👉 https://www.wireassociates.com/contact/🏠 ➡️ Thinking of BUYING or SELLING anywhere else in the US? The best agents are right here 👉 https://homeandmoney.com/christian/** GEAR WE USE & OTHER RESOURCES** https://www.wireassociates.com/resources/This is not meant to be a solicitation of a property currently under contract. This is not meant to be legal or tax advice, please consult with the appropriate professional. We are licensed to sell real estate in California (if you need help elsewhere, we can help find a good broker, let us know), CalRE # 01804983. Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties (# 01317331)Remember when you click, I may receive a small commission at no extra cost to you. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. I only recommend products and services that I've used or have experience with.#HousingMarket2026 #RealEstateDisclosure #HousingData

Your tenant just spotted a code violation in their unit. Peeling paint. An unstrapped water heater. A bathroom fan venting into the attic. Something small. Something that's been there for years. Something you had no idea existed.Here's what's different in 2026... they take a photo, open ChatGPT or Gemini, and thirty seconds later they know exactly what the violation is, which code section it falls under, what their legal remedies are, and which attorneys are hungry to take the case.You didn't know. Your property manager didn't flag it. Your tenant just got handed a full legal case file on their phone. For free.In this episode of Real Estate Disclosure, I sit down with Nathan Sewell of LA Building Inspections and Compliance — an inspector who doesn't come from the traditional home inspection path. His background is architecture and municipal code compliance... which means he reads a building the way the city reads it, not the way most inspectors do.We answer this and more, questions every California landlord needs to be asking right now: Why is AI suddenly the most dangerous tool your tenant owns? What are the small code violations that turn into six-figure lawsuits? Why should landlords all across California be paying attention to LA ordinances? Why does a pre-inspection before a city inspection protect your portfolio? What separates a proactive landlord from one about to get sued?Nathan also shares the stories landlords need to hear... the ceiling that collapsed after a 24-hour delay. The 13-unit building with a water heater that had no strap, no drain pan, and no pressure relief valve. The fourplex quietly being eaten through by termites. And the huge LA complex that got sued over a two-week delay on a single leak.Watch to the end. Tired of being a California landlord? Exit your tenant occupied property for more money with fewer headaches https://sellwithtenants.com/ Work with Christian https://calendly.com/wireassociates Don’t miss another update! Join thousands of others in subscribing to the WIRE Associates weekly newsletter to get the latest housing market data for buyers and sellers, plus access to foreclosure data, info on landlord/tenant law and much, much more  https://www.wireassociates.com/newsletter/  Don’t BUY or SELL in SoCal without clicking here first…no pressure, no obligation assistance from us https://www.wireassociates.com/contact/ Thinking of BUYING or SELLING anywhere else in the US? The best agents are right here https://homeandmoney.com/christian/** GEAR WE USE & OTHER RESOURCES** https://www.wireassociates.com/resources/This is not meant to be a solicitation of a property currently under contract. This is not meant to be legal or tax advice, please consult with the appropriate professional. We are licensed to sell real estate in California (if you need help elsewhere, we can help find a good broker, let us know), CalRE # 01804983. Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties (# 01317331)Remember when you click, I may receive a small commission at no extra cost to you. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. I only recommend products and services that I've used or have experience with.#WIREassociates #BuildingCode #Inspector

LA County just doubled the threshold for when you can start an eviction for nonpayment of rent.Most landlords don't know this yet. Some won't find out until they're already in trouble.Attorney Rafael Azizyan from California Property Law Group joins Christian Walsh live on Real Estate Disclosure to break down what changed, what's coming, and what California landlords need to do right now.✅ What does the new two-month HUD fair market rent threshold actually mean for landlords in unincorporated LA County — and does it apply to you?✅ Why are nearly all eviction cases in LA now attorney-opposed, and what does that cost landlords who show up unprepared?✅ What affirmative defenses are tenant attorneys using to win cases even when the tenant clearly hasn't paid rent?✅ Is this new threshold likely to spread to LA City and the rest of California — and what should landlords be watching for?✅ What are the most common paperwork mistakes that cause landlords to lose eviction cases they should win?Plus: tenant screening, lease renewal best practices, the Pasadena relocation assistance ruling and what it could mean for LA City, and live Q&A with real landlord scenarios.The rules keep changing and most landlords find out too late. Real Estate Disclosure exists so you don't miss a thing!🏘️ Tired of being a California landlord? Exit your tenant occupied property for more money with fewer headaches 👉 https://sellwithtenants.com/📞 Work with Christian 👉 https://calendly.com/wireassociates📌 Don’t miss another update! Join thousands of others in subscribing to the WIRE Associates weekly newsletter to get the latest housing market data for buyers and sellers, plus access to foreclosure data, info on landlord/tenant law and much, much more 👉 https://www.wireassociates.com/newsletter/ 🏠 ➡️ Don’t BUY or SELL in SoCal without clicking here first…no pressure, no obligation assistance from us 👉 https://www.wireassociates.com/contact/🏠 ➡️ Thinking of BUYING or SELLING anywhere else in the US? The best agents are right here 👉 https://homeandmoney.com/christian/** GEAR WE USE & OTHER RESOURCES** https://www.wireassociates.com/resources/This is not meant to be a solicitation of a property currently under contract. This is not meant to be legal or tax advice, please consult with the appropriate professional. We are licensed to sell real estate in California (if you need help elsewhere, we can help find a good broker, let us know), CalRE # 01804983. Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties (# 01317331)Remember when you click, I may receive a small commission at no extra cost to you. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. I only recommend products and services that I've used or have experience with.#WIREassociates #RealEstateDisclosure #Eviction

If you own multifamily in Los Angeles — or you're planning to pass multifamily buildings to your kids — this video is for you.In January 2026, a Los Angeles multifamily property closed below what it sold for in 2016. Ten years of holding, improving, and rent increases. Zero gain. And it's not the only one. Why are LA multifamily values back at 2016 levels when every other market went up? What's happening to current property owners and their property taxes? How did frozen rents, rising insurance, and the LA regulatory environment combine to destroy returns? What does the Prop 19 reassessment mean for the heirs who inherit these buildings? What should current LA multifamily property owners do?If you've been holding because you were told to hold — or because you're worried about what selling means for your family — watch this. And don't think it's safe to wait until after the Olympics leave town to make any decisions… Tired of being a California landlord? Sell your tenant occupied property for more money with fewer headaches https://sellwithtenants.com/ Schedule one-on-one call with Christian Walsh https://calendly.com/wireassociates Thinking of BUYING or SELLING anywhere else in the US? The best agents are right here https://homeandmoney.com/christian/ Altos Research Reports link, sign up for your neighborhood now! Here’s a sample with US National data https://altos.re/r/8e9a07c1-3cc0-4a8e-8eb7-5b213b557576 Don’t miss another update! Join thousands of others in subscribing to the WIRE Associates weekly newsletter to get the charts from this video, the latest housing market data for buyers and sellers, plus access to foreclosure data and much, much more https://www.wireassociates.com/newsletter/#WIREassociates #LAMultifamily #LandlordStrategy

Most landlords think they understand security deposits. Most are wrong — and one wrong move can cost you triple the deposit in court.This episode originally aired as a live webinar for the American Apartment Owners Association (one of their highest-rated sessions). We presented it to the Real Estate Disclosure audience, including deeper dives, edge cases, and real questions from real landlords. How much can you legally collect for a security deposit in California — and does the small landlord exemption apply to you? What can you actually deduct when a tenant moves out, and where does "normal wear and tear" end? What are the three mandatory photo sets California now requires — and what happens if you skip one? What does the 21-day rule actually require you to do, and what's the one deadline most landlords blow without realizing it? If you're buying or selling a tenant-occupied property, what happens to the deposit — and what document protects you if there's a dispute three years later?Download the free security deposit photo checklist — one page, covers every room, includes the exact shots you need and where to store them  https://geni.us/SecurityDepositPics Schedule one-on-one call with Christian Walsh  https://calendly.com/wireassociates Don’t miss another update! Join thousands of others in subscribing to the WIRE Associates weekly newsletter to get the latest housing market data for buyers and sellers, plus access to foreclosure data, info on landlord/tenant law and much, much more   https://www.wireassociates.com/newsletter/   Don’t BUY or SELL in SoCal without clicking here first…no pressure, no obligation assistance from us  https://www.wireassociates.com/contact/  Thinking of BUYING or SELLING anywhere else in the US? The best agents are right here  https://homeandmoney.com/christian/** GEAR WE USE & OTHER RESOURCES** https://www.wireassociates.com/resources/This is not meant to be a solicitation of a property currently under contract. This is not meant to be legal or tax advice, please consult with the appropriate professional. We are licensed to sell real estate in California (if you need help elsewhere, we can help find a good broker, let us know), CalRE # 01804983. Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties (# 01317331)Remember when you click, I may receive a small commission at no extra cost to you. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. I only recommend products and services that I've used or have experience with.

You've been reading the headlines. But the March data tells a different story.Every county. Every segment. The numbers are in — and a few of them will surprise you regardless of which direction you're leaning.How does seller confidence look for homes in every Southern California county?Why buyer demand didn't disappear — and what that tension means for pricingThe condo and townhome numbers that should concern every investor in LA, San Bernardino, and VenturaWhat's happening at the bottom of the market — and why affordability is showing up in the data in a way most people aren't talking aboutWhy are LA landlords listing more buildings for sale?What is the honest answer on where things go from here?The spring buying and selling season still has a window. But every week of uncertainty makes it smaller.If you have real equity sitting in Southern California real estate right now, the market is sending a message. Whether that message means move or hold depends entirely on your situation.That's what we help you figure out.Schedule one-on-one call with Christian Walsh  https://calendly.com/wireassociatesTired of being a California landlord? Sell your tenant occupied property for more money with fewer headaches  https://sellwithtenants.com/  Thinking of BUYING or SELLING anywhere else in the US? The best agents are right here  https://homeandmoney.com/christian/ Altos Research Reports link, sign up for your neighborhood now! Here’s a sample with US National data  https://altos.re/r/8e9a07c1-3cc0-4a8e-8eb7-5b213b557576 Don’t miss another update! Join thousands of others in subscribing to the WIRE Associates weekly newsletter to get the charts from this video, the latest housing market data for buyers and sellers, plus access to foreclosure data and much, much more  https://www.wireassociates.com/newsletter/

You hired a listing agent. The photos look great. You assumed the hero image — the single most important photo in your entire listing — was chosen for a reason. It wasn't. It was a guess. ✅ What does peer-reviewed eye tracking research actually say about how long a buyer looks at your first listing photo?✅ We tested 4 professional photos on real buyers with real money — which one won, and why the result was shocking?✅ Do the dramatic sunset and aerial drone photos — the ones vendors swear by — actually perform with buyers as the hero shot?✅ What does neuroscience say about why a particular photo stops the scroll?✅ How is this experiment changing the way we market every listing going forward — and what it means for your home sale?If you're planning to sell and you think photo selection is handled — watch this before you sign a listing agreement.📞 Schedule one-on-one call with Christian Walsh 👉 https://geni.us/callwithchristian🏘️ Tired of being a landlord? Sell your tenant occupied property for more money with fewer headaches 👉 https://geni.us/sellwithtenants2📌 Don’t miss another update! Join thousands of others in subscribing to the WIRE Associates weekly newsletter to get the latest housing market data for buyers and sellers, plus access to foreclosure data, info on landlord/tenant law and much, much more 👉 https://www.wireassociates.com/newsletter/ #WIREassociates #HousingMarket #HeroPhoto

You own rental properties. You've got an LLC. You've got insurance. You think you're protected.Nick Kohan spent nearly a decade working for insurance companies — learning exactly how to minimize payouts on injury claims. Then he switched sides. Now he's a founding partner at Kohan & Bablove Injury Attorneys in Newport Beach, and he uses everything he learned against them.In this episode of Real Estate Disclosure, Nick breaks down what a plaintiff's attorney actually sees when a claim lands on his desk — and why most landlords are far more exposed than they realize. Why your LLC won't protect you if you're commingling funds — even once? How do plaintiff's attorneys research your entire portfolio before you know you're a target? What does "constructive notice" mean — and why is "I didn't know" not a defense? What happens when a tenant's renter's insurance lapses and someone gets hurt? Why does a homeowner's policy on a rental property leave you completely exposed? Schedule one-on-one call with Christian Walsh to discuss a plan for your portfolio  https://calendly.com/wireassociates Don’t miss another update! Join thousands of others in subscribing to the WIRE Associates weekly newsletter to get the latest housing market data for buyers and sellers, plus access to foreclosure data, info on landlord/tenant law and much, much more   https://www.wireassociates.com/newsletter/   Don’t BUY or SELL in SoCal without clicking here first…no pressure, no obligation assistance from us  https://www.wireassociates.com/contact/  Thinking of BUYING or SELLING anywhere else in the US? The best agents are right here  https://homeandmoney.com/christian/** GEAR WE USE & OTHER RESOURCES** https://www.wireassociates.com/resources/This is not meant to be a solicitation of a property currently under contract. This is not meant to be legal or tax advice, please consult with the appropriate professional. We are licensed to sell real estate in California (if you need help elsewhere, we can help find a good broker, let us know), CalRE # 01804983. Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties (# 01317331)Remember when you click, I may receive a small commission at no extra cost to you. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. I only recommend products and services that I've used or have experience with.#WIREassociates #PersonalInjuryAttorney #LandlordRisk

As of March 1, 2026, there's a new federal rule that could derail your all-cash closing…and most sellers have never heard of it. What is the FinCEN Residential Real Estate Rule and why does it exist? Which properties and buyers are actually covered — and which ones are exempt? Who is responsible for filing the report when an LLC or trust is buying? What information gets reported — and does your Social Security Number get disclosed? What are the five pitfalls already catching sellers off guard — including the 1031 Exchange trap most investors don't see coming?If you're selling a property and there's any chance your buyer is coming in through an LLC, trust, or corporation with cash — watch this before you accept that offer. FinCEN RRE Rule  https://www.fincen.gov/rre Tired of being a landlord? Sell your tenant occupied property for more money with fewer headaches  https://sellwithtenants.com/ Schedule one-on-one call with Christian Walsh  https://calendly.com/wireassociates Don’t miss another update! Join thousands of others in subscribing to the WIRE Associates weekly newsletter to get the latest housing market data for buyers and sellers, plus access to foreclosure data, info on landlord/tenant law and much, much more   https://www.wireassociates.com/newsletter/   Thinking of BUYING or SELLING anywhere else in the US? The best agents are right here  https://homeandmoney.com/christian/

The land under your real estate portfolio might be worth more than the structures sitting on it. Most owners have no idea — and that gap in knowledge costs them.For this episode of Real Estate Disclosure, I sat down with Bryant Brislin, one of SoCal's most respected land brokers — 150+ transactions, $550M+ in deals — to break down what serious property owners need to understand before they make any moves. What is land entitlement and why does it change what your property is worth? How do homebuilders decide what they'll pay for land? What does a long escrow actually look like — and how do you protect yourself? Is a joint venture with a developer ever a good idea? How have SB 9 and ADU laws changed the development potential of properties most owners think are just residential?If you own real estate in Southern California and haven't looked at your portfolio through a land lens, this conversation is worth your time. Real Estate Disclosure — Strategic conversations for residential portfolio owners. Want a no-pressure portfolio review with Christian Walsh?  https://calendly.com/wireassociates Don’t miss another update! Join thousands of others in subscribing to the WIRE Associates weekly newsletter to get the latest housing market data for buyers and sellers, plus access to foreclosure data, info on landlord/tenant law and much, much more   https://www.wireassociates.com/newsletter/   Don’t BUY or SELL in SoCal without clicking here first…no pressure, no obligation assistance from us  https://www.wireassociates.com/contact/  Thinking of BUYING or SELLING anywhere else in the US? The best agents are right here  https://homeandmoney.com/christian/ Sign up here to find and track foreclosure homes across the nation at FORECLOSURE.COM  https://geni.us/foreclosure Track housing market statistics anywhere in the US! Altos Research Reports link, sign up for your neighborhood now!  https://www.wireassociates.com/reports/ Sign up to have actively listed Southern California short sales and foreclosures - single family, multifamily and land - delivered to your inbox  https://geni.us/ForeclosuresinSoCal** GEAR WE USE & OTHER RESOURCES** https://www.wireassociates.com/resources/This is not meant to be a solicitation of a property currently under contract. This is not meant to be legal or tax advice, please consult with the appropriate professional. We are licensed to sell real estate in California (if you need help elsewhere, we can help find a good broker, let us know), CalRE # 01804983. Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties (# 01317331)Remember when you click, I may receive a small commission at no extra cost to you. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. I only recommend products and services that I've used or have experience with.Chapters:00:00 Real Estate Disclosure | Bonus Depreciation & Cost Segregation 20262:32 - BS Detector: What Sets Off Red Flags in Land Deals8:23 - The Entitlement Process Explained14:44 - NIMBYism & Housing Development Challenges20:04 - 25 Annual Builder Meetings & Market Outlook27:35 - Escrow Lengths & Deal Timelines35:52 - The Bump: As-Is vs. Entitled Value40:12 - Deal Killing Title Issues & Due Diligence44:18 - Joint Ventures Risks47:12 - AI in Real Estate & Closing Thoughts#WIREassociates #LandMan #DollarsintheDirt

Buyers were finally coming back. Mortgage rates dipped below 6% for the first time since late 2022. Pending sales were climbing. It was starting to look like a normal spring — and then the world changed.This is the last clean housing data before everything got complicated. February 2026, county by county, all the way back to 2018.In this Southern California Housing Market Report, we break down what's happening across Orange County, Los Angeles, Riverside, San Bernardino, Ventura, and San Diego — including single-family homes, condos, and multifamily properties.In this report, we answer: Why were buyers writing offers and how does it compare to previous spring starts? Which counties are seeing median home prices drop year over year — even before inflation? What's happening with LA multifamily listings and why are landlords getting out? What does the first week of March inventory data tell us about what's coming? Is this market uncertainty the same as before — or is this time different?If you own multiple properties and this data has you wondering whether it's time to hold, reposition, or make some changes…watch this and reach out! Schedule one-on-one call with Christian Walsh  https://calendly.com/wireassociatesTired of being a California landlord? Sell your tenant occupied property for more money with fewer headaches  https://sellwithtenants.com/ Thinking of BUYING or SELLING anywhere else in the US? The best agents are right here  https://homeandmoney.com/christian/ Altos Research Reports link, sign up for your neighborhood now! Here’s a sample with US National data  https://altos.re/r/8e9a07c1-3cc0-4a8e-8eb7-5b213b557576Don’t miss another update! Join thousands of others in subscribing to the WIRE Associates weekly newsletter to get the charts from this video, the latest housing market data for buyers and sellers, plus access to foreclosure data and much, much more  https://www.wireassociates.com/newsletter/

Foreclosure starts are up 27% year over year, but is this a crisis…or just an attention-grabbing headline?In this Southern California Foreclosure Report, we break down the actual data: Notices of Default, Notices of Trustee Sale, REOs, and the one loan type that is increasingly becoming a serious problem heading into 2026.✅ Are Southern California foreclosures actually rising — or is the media overhyping it?✅ Which loan type is in the most trouble right now?✅ What is the "demarcation line" for equity — and which side of it is your portfolio on?✅ How many distressed properties are going back to the bank, and what does that mean for values in your neighborhood?✅ Why can't equity bail out struggling borrowers this year?We crunched data for Januarys going all the way back to 2011, plus highlights from everyone's favorite, the ICE Mortgage Monitor Report, to give you real context and perspective — not panic, not hype. Just the actual and factual numbers and what they mean for property owners in Southern California.If this has you thinking about your portfolio's timing or exit strategy, reach out. No pressure — just a real conversation. Let’s discuss your complex real estate portfolios here 👉 https://calendly.com/wireassociates📌 Sign up here to find and track foreclosure homes across the nation at FORECLOSURE.COM 👉 https://geni.us/foreclosure📌 Sign up to have actively listed Southern California short sales and foreclosures - single family, multifamily and land - delivered to your inbox 👉 https://geni.us/ForeclosuresinSoCal📌 Join thousands of others in subscribing to the WIRE Associates weekly newsletter to get the latest housing market data for buyers and sellers, plus access to foreclosure data and much, much more 👉 https://www.wireassociates.com/newsletter/📌 ICE Mortgage Monitor Report - DFebruary 2026 👉 https://mortgagetech.ice.com/resources/data-reports/february-2026-mortgage-monitor🏠 ➡️ Don’t BUY or SELL in SoCal without clicking here first…no pressure, no obligation assistance from us 👉 https://www.wireassociates.com/contact/📌 Track housing market statistics anywhere in the US! Altos Research Reports link, sign up for your neighborhood now! 👉 https://www.wireassociates.com/reports/#WIREassociates #HousingMarket #Foreclosures

Most real estate investors know depreciation exists. Almost none of them are using it right in 2026.The One Big Beautiful Bill brought 100% bonus depreciation back — and if you own investment real estate and pay taxes, this conversation is for you. I sat down with tax strategist Greg Taylor (Taylor Tax Strategy, 49 states) and cost segregation expert David Wiener, aka Mr. Cash Flow, to break down exactly how this works and whether it makes sense for your portfolio.✅ What is cost segregation and how does it actually work — the 5, 7, and 15-year buckets explained in plain English✅ How one investor with $1.7M in annual profit paid only $17,000 in taxes — and how it was done legally✅ Who should NOT do a cost segregation study (this strategy isn't for everyone)✅ The California trap — why the One Big Beautiful Bill's bonus depreciation is federal only, and what that means for your state return✅ The "cash in the trash" strategy — how to write off everything you tear out during a renovation, including the haul-away costsGreg and David are both available nationally. Their contact info is linked below.If anything in this conversation sparked a question about your portfolio, reach out — that's what we're here for.🎙️ Real Estate Disclosure — Strategic conversations for residential portfolio owners.Want to connect with Greg and the Taylor Tax Strategies team? 🗓️ Meet with Taylor Tax Strategy, our preferred tax strategy partner 👉 https://wireassociates.taylortaxstrategy.com/📞 Schedule one-on-one call with Christian Walsh 👉 https://calendly.com/wireassociates📌 Don’t miss another update! Join thousands of others in subscribing to the WIRE Associates weekly newsletter to get the latest housing market data for buyers and sellers, plus access to foreclosure data, info on landlord/tenant law and much, much more 👉 https://www.wireassociates.com/newsletter/ 🏠 ➡️ Don’t BUY or SELL in SoCal without clicking here first…no pressure, no obligation assistance from us 👉 https://www.wireassociates.com/contact/🏠 ➡️ Thinking of BUYING or SELLING anywhere else in the US? The best agents are right here 👉 https://homeandmoney.com/christian/📌 Sign up here to find and track foreclosure homes across the nation at FORECLOSURE.COM 👉 https://geni.us/foreclosure📌 Track housing market statistics anywhere in the US! Altos Research Reports link, sign up for your neighborhood now! 👉 https://www.wireassociates.com/reports/📌 Sign up to have actively listed Southern California short sales and foreclosures - single family, multifamily and land - delivered to your inbox 👉 https://geni.us/ForeclosuresinSoCal** GEAR WE USE & OTHER RESOURCES** https://www.wireassociates.com/resources/This is not meant to be a solicitation of a property currently under contract. This is not meant to be legal or tax advice, please consult with the appropriate professional. We are licensed to sell real estate in California (if you need help elsewhere, we can help find a good broker, let us know), CalRE # 01804983. Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties (# 01317331)Remember when you click, I may receive a small commission at no extra cost to you. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. I only recommend products and services that I've used or have experience with.

Eviction law in California keeps evolving — and even the proposals that don't pass tell you something about where we're headed.In this first episode of Real Estate Disclosure, I'm joined by California Property Law Group's Kenny Lim to talk through what's actually changing in the courts right now, what nearly changed, and what it all signals for landlords — especially those with larger portfolios.Here's what we get into:✅ How can a landlord lose an eviction case when the tenant actually owes rent?✅ LA County wants tenants to be further behind before you can file — what does that mean if your unit is below market rent?✅ Proof of citizenship requirements for renters: where does this debate stand, and what should landlords actually do?✅ Property managers, ledgers, and the mistakes that derail evictions even for experienced portfolio owners?✅ Can you really use AI to file your own unlawful detainer — and what does it actually cost you when you try?If you own rental property — especially multiple units — you can't afford to miss this one.🏘️ Tired of being a California landlord? Exit your tenant occupied property for more money with fewer headaches 👉 https://sellwithtenants.com/📞 Work with Christian 👉 https://calendly.com/wireassociates📌 Don’t miss another update! Join thousands of others in subscribing to the WIRE Associates weekly newsletter to get the latest housing market data for buyers and sellers, plus access to foreclosure data, info on landlord/tenant law and much, much more 👉 https://www.wireassociates.com/newsletter/ 🏠 ➡️ Don’t BUY or SELL in SoCal without clicking here first…no pressure, no obligation assistance from us 👉 https://www.wireassociates.com/contact/🏠 ➡️ Thinking of BUYING or SELLING anywhere else in the US? The best agents are right here 👉 https://homeandmoney.com/christian/** GEAR WE USE & OTHER RESOURCES** https://www.wireassociates.com/resources/This is not meant to be a solicitation of a property currently under contract. This is not meant to be legal or tax advice, please consult with the appropriate professional. We are licensed to sell real estate in California (if you need help elsewhere, we can help find a good broker, let us know), CalRE # 01804983. Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties (# 01317331)Remember when you click, I may receive a small commission at no extra cost to you. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. I only recommend products and services that I've used or have experience with.#WIREassociates #EvictionAttorney #Eviction