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The Palisades and Alta Dena Fires: A Wake-Up Call for Housing Providers
Mercedes Shaffer l Broker l Published in AOA Magazine The recent fires in the Palisades and Alta Dena serve as a stark reminder of how...

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From Disaster to Demand: How the Pacific Palisades Wildfires Set The Housing Market Ablaze
Mercedes Shaffer l Broker l Published in AOA Magazine When devastating fires tore through LA County on January 7, they didn’t just...

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Government Overreach in Emergency Mandates: Protecting the Rights of Housing Providers
Mercedes Shaffer l Broker l Published in AAOC Magazine When disaster strikes, we all want to help. But should the government have the...

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The Clear Cooperation Controversy: What It Means for Sellers
Mercedes Shaffer l Broker l Published in AOA Magazine You’ve probably heard of pocket listings or off-market listings. You may have...

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The Wildlife Ordinance: Yet Another Blow to Los Angeles Real Estate
Mercedes Shaffer l Broker l Published in AOA Magazine As a real estate professional and advocate for property owners, I’ve seen...

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Who Will Be the Next Generation of Multifamily Investors?
Mercedes Shaffer l Broker l Published in AOA Magazine As housing affordability challenges continue to intensify, a new generation of...

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The Rise of Tenant Unions
Mercedes Shaffer l Broker l Published in AOA Magazine Tenant unions, once a niche movement, are now a powerful force across California....

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Can Sellers Reduce Costs by Avoiding Buyer’s Agent Commission?
Mercedes Shaffer l Broker l Published in AOA Magazine The real estate landscape is changing, especially for sellers looking to save on...

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Renoviction Realities
By Mercedes Shaffer l Broker l Published in AOA Magazine California's Senate Bill 567 (SB 567), effective April 1, 2024, has introduced...

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Eviction Showdown: Texas vs. California
By Mercedes Shaffer l Broker l Published in AOA Magazine The eviction process serves as a critical mechanism for housing providers to...

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Victory for Charter Beach Cities in Ruling on SB 9
Mercedes Shaffer l Broker l Published in AOA Magazine In a landmark decision, a Superior Court judge has dealt a significant blow to...

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Government Moves to Purchase Apartments For Homeless
Mercedes Shaffer l Broker l Published in AOA Magazine Concerns Over LA's Housing Industry In Los Angeles, Mayor Karen Bass' ambitious...

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The New Reverse 1031 Exchange Loan
Mercedes Shaffer l Broker l Published in AOA Magazine Navigating the 1031 exchange process has always been a challenge for investors,...

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Navigating Property Insurance in California: 10 Essential Insights
Mercedes Shaffer l Broker l Published in AOA Magazine In the ever-evolving realm of property...

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The Eviction Case Game-Changer You Can't Afford to Forget!
Mercedes Shaffer l Broker l Published in AOA Magazine It's difficult to keep up with all the changing rent control laws, and...

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Prices Plunge in Santa Ana Dramatic Value Drop
Mercedes Shaffer l Published in AOA Magazine “HUGE PRICE REDUCTION!!! $285,000 BELOW RECENT SALES COMP.” This headline marked the...

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Unraveling Inequity: The Uneven Impact of Rent Control on Property Owners
Mercedes Shaffer l Published in AOA Magazine “ When one thinks of America’s greatest strengths, the kind of assets the world looks at...

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Investing in Apartments: Seizing Opportunities in a Changing Landscape
Mercedes Shaffer l Published in AOA Magazine In a world where inflation is reshaping the economic landscape and causing the cost of...

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