by Rick Thornton | Apr 8, 2026 | Owner Education
When was the last time you were called to respond to a toilet emergency? Toilet issues are common for landlords and property managers, and apparently, for astronauts aboard the Artemis II mission. We recently read about a plumbing problem aboard the spaceship that...
by Rick Thornton | Mar 10, 2026 | Owner Education
If you’re an independent property management owner, selling your business isn’t just about numbers on a spreadsheet. It’s about letting go of something you personally built—often from scratch—with your name, reputation, and relationships tied to every decision. For...
by Rick Thornton | Mar 5, 2026 | Owner Education
UC San Diego plans to construct a 6,000-bed residential village to address growing housing demands on campus. This groundbreaking project will be composed of high-rise buildings on the eastern edge of the campus, next to I-5. UC San Diego is experiencing a historic...
by Rick Thornton | Nov 11, 2025 | Owner Education
The San Diego City Council and San Diego County Board of Supervisors are reviewing a joint ordinance intended to protect renters from “junk fees” that drive up the cost of housing. The Residential Rental Price Gouging, Fee Exploitation, and Cost...
by Rick Thornton | May 22, 2025 | Architecture & Cool Properties
Taipei 101 rises above the clouds. Upon completion in 2004, it became the world’s first skyscraper to exceed half a kilometer (1,667 feet), with 101 floors above ground and five basement levels. It was the world’s tallest building for six years, from March 2004 to...
