Cal West Property Management

01/13/2026

I wanted to take a moment to share some bad news with you all. As you probably know, our vendors are a valuable asset to our company. Many of our vendors have contributed greatly to our success. When you work with someone for twenty-five years, it's hard to avoid developing a relationship. That is definitely the case with Chris Barlette. I am sad to report that Chris passed away just before Christmas. This is not the first time we have lost a beloved partner through the years; Rob Smith passed away in 2021, and it was quite hard to say goodbye. The same is true here. Some of you knew Chris personally, and I thought it would be appropriate to let you all know.

09/21/2023

Listening to San Jose Mayor, Matt Mahan speaking at our NARPM meeting this morning. Excited to hear his thoughts on homelessness, crime rates, and thoughts on our ongoing housing challenges.

01/26/2023

An article in the San Jose Mercury News describes the sharp decline in rents as our year begins. I can’t link to the article because I don’t have a subscription. However, it’s important information for our clients.

01/26/2023

Happy new year. This year we are recommitting ourselves to educating our clients on trends in the marketplace, legislation, and best practices. We are hearing from Larry Stone from the Santa Clara County Assessors office as he recounts the Covid economy and how inflation is impacting us today. Big winners Amazon, Google, and Apple.

08/04/2021

This duplex in Sunnyvale is worth a private tour. Welcome home!

3 Bedroom/2 Bath 1150 sq. feet Duplex in the heart of Sunnyvale.

07/03/2021

Now let’s take a closer look at these reasons as to why you should require your tenants to have renters insurance -

Renters insurance is highly valuable for both tenants and landlords. In a nutshell, it makes sure that your tenants’ property is protected, mitigates disputes over who pays for what if the t...

07/01/2021

Do landlords have any legal obligation to make this kind of cosmetic improvement? -

Learn if a landlord must repaint apartments and understand the landlord's legal responsibility to repaint apartments.

06/30/2021

Unfortunately, the property management business is rarely this straightforward, and many new landlords are overwhelmed by all of the steps required to successfully manage rental properties -

Understanding the tenant lifecycle is key to a successful landlording business. Many renters go through all or most of these seven stages—so prepare in advance.

06/29/2021

Temperatures are getting really hot this summer and air conditioning repair is not a surprise you want when tenants call -

Temperatures are getting really hot this summer and air conditioning repair is not a surprise you want when tenants call. This week’s maintenance tip from Keepe is to watch for 6 signs you may need a repair now before you get a breakdown in cooling. Are the air conditioning systems in your rental ...

06/05/2021

Rent concessions are designed to help get a qualified tenant interested in your property fast -

Rent concessions are designed to help get a qualified tenant interested in your property fast. Here are a few considerations before you commit.