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Dec 8, 2025California Rental Law
A Better Renting Experience in California: What Tenants Can Expect Today
California’s rental laws continue to evolve to provide clearer expectations for both tenants and housing providers. Today, the focus is on creating balanced, transparent, and predictable renting experiences, something that benefits everyone involved. At Croskey Real Estate, we pride ourselves on processes that protect tenants from unexpected surprises
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Nov 17, 2025California Rental Law
Tenant Placement, Rent Collection & Compliance for Antioch Landlords
Managing a rental property in Antioch means juggling marketing, screening, maintenance, accounting, and California compliance, all while keeping tenants satisfied. In a competitive East Contra Costa County market, the tenant placement stage is the highest-risk phase, and choosing the wrong applicant can cost thousands in vacancy,
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Nov 10, 2025California Rental Law
When Regulations Shift, Smart Housing Providers Adapt
By the end of 2025, California housing providers face a fast-approaching wave of regulatory change. Appliance standards, fee transparency, and documentation requirements are all being rewritten, and owners who prepare now will stay ahead of the curve. For many landlords across Pittsburg, Antioch, Brentwood and Oakley,
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Oct 15, 2025California Rental Law
CCP 1167 and AB 2347: California's Unlawful Detainer Response Window Is Now 10 Court Days
California AB 2347 extended the unlawful detainer response window from 5 to 10 court days under CCP Section 1167, effective 2025. What East Bay landlords must document now to stay compliant with the updated eviction timeline.
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Oct 10, 2025California Rental Law
AB 628 is Coming: A Landlord’s Guide to Compliance in East Contra Costa
California’s rental housing landscape is undergoing a significant transformation with the passage of Assembly Bill 628 (AB 628). Signed into law by Governor Gavin Newsom, this new legislation redefines habitability standards for rental properties, creating new obligations for landlords across the state. For property owners in East
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Oct 9, 2025Company News
Wolfgang Croskey’s upcoming appearance at the 2026 PM Systems Conference
We’re thrilled to share that Wolfgang Croskey, CEO of Croskey Real Estate and co-founder of the PM Systems Conference, will return to the stage as a featured speaker at the 2026 PM Systems Conference, taking place January 12–16, 2026 at the Suncoast Hotel & Casino in Las
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Oct 9, 2025Company News
Wolfgang Croskey’s upcoming NARPM Conference appearance in Orlando (Oct 20–23, 2025)
We’re excited to announce that Wolfgang Croskey, CEO of Croskey Real Estate and the Pittsburg Chamber of Commerce, will be taking the stage as a featured speaker at the 2025 NARPM Conference in Orlando, Florida, October 20 through 23. This three-day event brings together more than
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Oct 6, 2025East Bay Rental Market
Are Zillow Rent Estimates Accurate? East Bay Rental Pricing Guide
Let’s cut to the chase: Zillow’s Rent Zestimate is a ballpark guess, not a business strategy. As of April 2026, we are seeing a massive disconnect between algorithmic “estimates” and the actual checks being cut by tenants in East Contra Costa County. While a Zestimate might feel convenient, relying on it to price your rental
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Sep 22, 2025Leasing & Tenant Screening
What Property Management Services Handle Tenant Screening and Leasing in East Contra Costa County?
Becoming (or staying) a landlord in East Contra Costa County means more than collecting rent. It means finding qualified tenants, leasing quickly, and using a screening process that protects your rental property investment. For property owners in Pittsburg, Antioch, Brentwood, Oakley, Bay Point, and Concord, tenant placement is often the most stressful and highest-risk part
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Aug 28, 2025Company News
Wolfgang Croskey to Speak at FUTURE: The Real Estate Conference by AppFolio 2025
We’re proud to share that Wolfgang Croskey, CEO of Croskey Real Estate, will be speaking at the upcoming 2025 Property Management Conference, joining some of the most influential voices in the industry. This year’s lineup includes thought leaders like: • Puneet Singh (PKS Law Group, P.C.), widely respected for her expertise in Fair Housing
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Aug 26, 2025Company News
Wolfgang Croskey to Speak at the MX Summit 2025
We’re proud to share that Wolfgang Croskey, Owner of Croskey Real Estate and CEO of the Pittsburg Chamber of Commerce, will be joining industry leaders as a featured speaker at the MX Summit 2025, hosted by Property Meld. The event takes place September 16–18 in Denver, Colorado,
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Aug 18, 2025Company News
Learning from the Best: How Croskey Real Estate Brings World-Class Practices Home
Learning from the Best: How Croskey Real Estate Brings World-Class Practices Home At Croskey Real Estate, we believe that to serve our clients and our community at the highest level, we have to keep learning. That’s why our leadership team regularly seeks out opportunities to see how
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