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This is a question we obsess over so we can make the Mike Dunfee Group your first choice when it comes to the West Ocean.The Mike Dunfee Group has focused on Long Beach’s Ocean Corridor for nearly 30 years with a concentration on West Ocean ever since it was built. We have ... read more >>

Imagine, if you will. Your tenant who punched holes in the wall and bedroom door is challenging the charge against his security deposit. He had the nerve to say that since you did not explain why you made the repair in the wall and replaced the door, you could not charge for it. ... read more >>

At the Mike Dunfee Group, we do a lot of work renovating properties for sale and lease. We have learned a thing or two over the years, especially since starting our own maintenance company, Long Beach Property Maintenance, and would like to share some of the tips and tricks with ... read more >>

Imagine if you will, your property manager just called you to go over some rental applications for the house you used to live in which is now a rental. The prospective tenants paid $45 each, filled out applications, credit and background were run, income was reported, and everyth... read more >>

At the Mike Dunfee Group, we do a lot of work renovating properties to get them ready to lease and sell. Well, we have picked up a lot over the years and would like to show you some of the tips and trick we have learned, especially since we have started using our affiliated compa... read more >>

Imagine if you will, someone with a full head of dreadlocks applied to rent a house you own and manage. He seemed nice enough, his credit and income are OK, but you have your concerns. You are considering passing on him, not because of his race but because of his hair. Is this ag... read more >>

Key TakeawaysIncreased License Exemption Limit – As of September 14, 2024, AB-2622 raises the person’s license exemption amount from $500 to $1,000 in California. This means unlicensed handymen can legally perform jobs under $1,000, as long as the work or operation do... read more >>

Key TakeawaysIntegration of Public Art and Local History – The AQUA condominiums feature a public art installation by Andrew Leicester, commissioned through the Percentage for the Arts program. The artwork blends Long Beach’s art deco heritage, early movie history, an... read more >>

Imagine if you will, you have your rental property on the market listed at the price that your property manager recommended. You made routine repairs as advised to get your property ready for market, but it has been sitting vacant for longer than expected. Your property manager, ... read more >>

Imagine if you will, you have had your vacant property on the market for almost 6 weeks without an acceptable application. You have never had an issue renting your property out before and you are not sure what to think. You are not asking much more than you did a couple of years ... read more >>