A new Citizens for Tax Justice (“CTJ”) analysis based on 2015 tax rates reveals that when federal, state and local taxes are tallied, the share of taxes paid by Americans across the economic spectrum is roughly equivalent to their total share of income – meaning our tax system is not really progressive. Although the federal income tax is somewhat progressive, state and local tax systems are highly regressive. A recent report from the Institute ... Read more

Regal Properties now handles leasing for the community shopping center known as South Bay Plaza in National City, California.  The center is anchored by Smart & Final, O'Reilly Auto Parts and Chase Bank, and includes Carl's Jr., Papa John's and many other restaurant and shop tenants on highly-trafficked Plaza Boulevard.  Contact us for information about available retail space. Read more

California law has long required residential real estate brokers, representing both the buyer and seller in a single transaction, to obtain each client’s written consent for that “dual agency” relationship.  The purpose of this requirement is to inform buyers and sellers about the potential conflicts of interest that may arise as a result of the dual agency relationship, and to compel agents to memorialize in writing the each client’s informed decision to proceed with ... Read more