There is a version of the rent control debate that never gets had. It is not the argument about supply curves and housing starts, which economists conduct among themselves and which persuades no one who did not already agree. It is a more basic question, and Salinas voters will face it directly on November 3, […]
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There’s a quiet tyranny in the idea that everything should be perfect. It dresses itself up as diligence, as care, as professionalism and so it’s hard to argue with. Who wants to defend sloppiness? But the pursuit of perfection in all things isn’t really a virtue. It’s a failure to make a decision. It’s treating […]
There was a time when local news existed to inform, clarify, and connect a community. It gave neighbors a shared understanding of what was happening around them — not just what happened, but why it mattered, and how we could move forward together. Somewhere along the way, that mission quietly changed. Today, too many local […]
What Los Angeles Taught Us About Rent Control—and Why Salinas Should Pay Attention In 1981, the RAND Corporation released one of the most comprehensive and data-driven analyses ever conducted on rent control in a major U.S. city: “The Impact of Rent Control on the Los Angeles Housing Market.” Although more than four decades old, the […]
In 2024, a landmark academic review examined 112 empirical studies on rent control spanning more than 50 years, dozens of cities, and multiple types of rent regulations. The findings offer a powerful framework for understanding how the Salinas Rent Stabilization Ordinance (SRSO) is likely to affect local tenants, landlords, and the overall housing ecosystem. And […]
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Sweden’s Housing Shortage: Lessons on Rent Control and Planning
In 2016, Sweden’s National Housing, Building and Planning report made headlines with a sobering statistic: more than 255 out of 290 municipalities reported a housing shortage. Despite record levels of construction at the time, demand still far outstripped supply—especially in metropolitan areas like Stockholm, Gothenburg, and Malmö. So why, even during a period of high […]
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Abundance, the Everything Bagel, and Why Salinas Can’t Build Anything (But Blame Everyone Else)
In their new book Abundance: How We Build a Better Future, Ezra Klein and Derek Thompson make a sharp and timely argument: America doesn’t have a resource problem—we have a building problem. And nowhere is this more obvious than right here in Salinas, where the Rent Stabilization Ordinance (SRSO) is a perfect example of how […]
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Tax-Smart Exit Strategies… But At What Cost?
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Lately, we’ve noticed an uptick in marketing materials flooding the inboxes of property managers and owners alike. The message? Sell now. Exit smart. Get out while you still can. Take a look at the image above—another “Tax-Smart Exit Strategies” live stream, encouraging rental property owners to explore their options for selling, hosted by a CPA […]
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Salinas Investors Are Saying “No Way”—The Real Cost of Harsh Rent Control
The Salinas rental market is facing an alarming reality—investment dollars are drying up. Over the past several months, the message from investors, developers, and property owners has been loud and clear: Salinas’ extreme rent control policies are driving investment away. When pitching apartment deals in Salinas, the response has been resounding: “Why would we invest in […]
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What Sets 36 North Apart? The Personalized Touch in Property Management
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Property management isn’t just about collecting rent—it’s about building relationships, solving problems, and maximizing investments. At 36 North Properties, we pride ourselves on providing a personalized touch that sets us apart. Our Mission: Service, Transparency, and Results Our approach combines modern technology with old-fashioned customer service. We communicate clearly, act swiftly, and always prioritize your […]