Resources

CRC Income Properties invites you to become a more knowledgeable investor.
 

Magazines
Government + Licensing Agencies
Associations / Professional Services
Associatons / Property
1031 Exchange Accommodators

Data Sources
Demographic and Corporate Information
Commercial Real estate Brokers
Residential/Commercial Brokers
 

 
Magazines:
 

Wall Street Journal Real Estate

The Real Estate Journal is a guide to buying, selling, and maintaining and staying on top of trends for your home or commercial property. A one stop source for news, trends, market indices, regional market reports, product type performance and leaders in the industry.
 

Globe Street Real Estate

Commercial real estate news and property resource for brokers, lenders, managers and developers; covers retail, industrial, office, hotel, and multi family properties. Comprehensive coverage of global, regional and by-product market information plus newsletters, forums and up to the minute news on projects by region.
 

Commercial Property News

CPN online provides in-depth, objective national coverage of the commercial real estate industry including the latest lists and rankings of companies and projects across the country. Includes top real estate stories from across the web and a compendium of ranking of companies, brokers, deals and more.
 

Real Estate Business Online

Publication group provides coverage of the four most active regions in commercial real estate in the United States and top real estate sectors. Coverage of state and local markets by product type, legal and financial resources, and up to the minute news globally, nationally and by market.
 

National Real Estate Investor

NREI covers commercial real estate news, trends and research pertaining to the office, industrial, retail, hotel and multifamily markets. Includes extensive news coverage by product type; industry commentary, finance market indices, trends in all sectors and lists of The Best across all categories.
 

Global Quarterly

A supplement to The Institutional Real Estate Letter, Global Quarterly provides updates on the ideas and events driving the global real estate marketplace. This is an institutional focuses site with news, trends and research and reprints of articles about the world, national and local markets and product type trends.
 


Inman News

Real estate news syndicate for Internet and print media publishers; a leading provider of top line stories of projects and people in the news including independent real estate website and media news service, a variety of residential and commercial syndicated columnists, and license content to 250+ major daily newspapers and 50,000+ websites.

 

Rebuz Real Estate News Directory

REBuzz features real estate industry directories, research sources and news in the United States and foreign markets. Predominantly an extensive indexed directory for the industry with links and information to hundreds of service providers including: construction, finance, jobs, management and technology.
 

SNL Financial

Publicly Traded Real Estate Companies


SNL Financial is the premier sector-specific information and research firm in the financial information marketplace. SNL collects, standardizes and disseminates all relevant corporate, financial, market and M&A data - plus news and analysis - for the industries we cover: banking, specialized financial services, insurance, real estate, and energy.
 

New Leased Forum

From the editors of Real Estate Forum and Globe Street, this newsletter focuses solely on net leased investment news, trends and deals; subscription service. Net Lease Forum is the most authoritative resource of its kind, targeting the Net Leased real estate market.
 

TIC Monthly

TIC Monthly provides news, information and original data on the tenant-in-common arena; part of Net Leased Forum, a newsletter by Real estate Forum and Globe Street. It provides a very brief synopsis of top stories for the Tenant In Common industry.
 

Chain Store Age

Monthly news magazine for corporate executives in all the major segments of retailing: home centers, supermarkets, drug chains, specialty stores, discount, convenience and department stores, with trends news and sector reporting. The insiders guide to the workings of the retail industry.
 

Retail Traffic

Vertical industry site for the Retail market; the source of information for retailers, developers, investors, architects, designers and other professionals involved in the process of creating and operating retail environments. Includes ranking, newsletters, buyer’s guide, retail tenant directory and capital markets.
 

Mortgage Magazine

Complete industry news, market commentary, loan originators, state information and multiple mortgage category links and directories. Extensive directory of all those involved in the mortgage business: lenders, CMBS, processing, banking, employment, credit and legal services, etc.
 

Real Estate Alert

Every week, Real Estate Alert gives readers the confidential dealings of buyers, sellers, brokers and other active players in the U.S. commercial-property arena focus is on U.S. property sales of $20 million or greater. This is a subscription newsletter which tracks large institutional transactions. See also The Crittenden Newsletters.
 

Real Estate Finance & Investment

Real Estate Finance & Investment covers the commercial property markets, the real estate capital markets, the CMBS market, REITs and pension funds, including: financing, investment strategies, commercial mortgage rates, research pension finds and international news.
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Government + Licensing Agencies:
 

1031 Tax Deferred Exchange
Click on link to view the IRS 1031 guidelines.

IRS Revenue Procedure 2002-22 (TIC)
Click on link to view the IRS Revenue Procedures for Tenant In Common investing.
 

State of California Tax FAQ
Click on link for information on tax liabilities.
 

California Department of Real Estate
Click on link for DRE regulations and guidelines.
 

CA Department of Corporations

Links to corporation structures including those that are part of: the Department of Real Estate, the Office of Real Estate Appraisers and the Department of Financial Institutions.
 

CA Limited Liability Company
Click on link for a definition and description of LLC’s.
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Associations / Professional Services:
 

Federation of Exchange Accommodators

The Federation of Exchange Accommodators (FEA) is the only national trade association organized to represent professionals who conduct like-kind exchanges under Internal Revenue Code §1031. Members include Qualified Intermediaries (QIs), their primary tax and legal counsel, and affiliated industries.

About 1031 Exchanges

In a typical transaction, the property owner is taxed on any gain realized from the sale. However, through a Section 1031 Exchange, the tax on the gain is deferred until some future date. Section 1031 of the Internal Revenue Code provides that no gain or loss shall be recognized on the exchange of property held for productive use in a trade or business, or for investment. Click on link for more information.
 

Tenant In Common Association

The Tenant-in-Common Association (TICA) was formed in 2002 as a cooperative effort between TIC professionals to advance the TIC industry. Its mission is to promote the highest ethical standards for its members and provide education and information to the entire TIC community.
 

Tenant In Common Real Estate Association

The Tenants in Common Real Estate Association protects the interest of the public and is a real estate community advocate in preserving TIC properties as real estate. TICRE influences legislation, rules, regulation and guidelines in a continuous effort to preserve and maintain the real estate TIC industry.
 

National Association of Realtors

The core purpose of the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® is to help its members become more profitable and successful. Founded in 1908, America’s largest trade association with over 1 million Members NAR continues to be involved in all aspects of residential and commercial real estate.
 

American Institute of CPA's

The American Institute of Certified Public Accountants is the national, professional organization for all Certified Public Accountants. Its mission is to provide members with the resources, information, and leadership that enable them to provide valuable services in the highest professional manner to benefit the public as well as employers and clients.
 

Mortgage Bankers Association

The Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) is the national association representing the real estate finance industry, an industry that employs more than 500,000 people in virtually every community in the country.
 

California Mortgage Bankers Association

The California Mortgage Bankers Association (CMBA) is the only statewide organization dedicated to representing the residential and commercial real estate finance industry before all government and regulatory agencies. CMBA is one of the most effective lobbying forces in the state representing hundreds of real estate finance companies.
 

American Escrow Association

The American Escrow Association, formed in 1980, prides itself on being the representative of its member states and individual members in the escrow and settlement industry. The organizations goals are to further the education and professionalism of the escrow industry as a whole.
 

California Escrow Association

The vision of the California Escrow Association (CEA) is both to lead and support the escrow settlement services, real estate and financial industries through our commitment to the professional and personal growth of the escrow practitioner.
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Associations / Property:
 

Nat'll Assoc.of Industrial + Office Properties

The National Association of Industrial and Office Properties (NAIOP) is the nation's leading trade association for developers, owners, investors, asset managers and other professionals in industrial, office and mixed-use commercial real estate. Founded in 1967, NAIOP comprises 13,000+ members in 50 North American chapters.
 

Society of Office and Industrial Realtors

SIOR is the leading professional commercial and industrial real estate association. With more than 3,100 members in 480 cities in 20 countries, SIOR represents today's most knowledgeable, experienced, and successful commercial real estate brokerage specialists.
 

California Building Industry Association

The California Building Industry Association representing more than 6,700 companies including homebuilders, trade contractors, architects, engineers, designers, suppliers, and other industry professionals. The homebuilding industry contributes more than $60 billion a year to the state's economy and generates 525,000 jobs.
 

American Apartment Owners Association

AAOA is an organization of thousands of income property owners, managers, and property management companies, focusing on the newest and most comprehensive management techniques from expert authors, books and articles. AAOA members learn how to enhance the bottom line and succeed in real estate investments.
 

Apartment Owners Association of California

Members enjoy low cost tenant screening, educational seminars, magazine subscriptions, downloadable forms and meetings and general support from other members, plus a network of other Apartment Owners who share a wealth of knowledge.
 

International Council of Shopping Centers

Founded in 1957, the International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC) is the global trade association of the shopping center industry. Its 61,000 members in the U.S., Canada and more than 80 other countries include shopping center owners, developers, managers, marketing specialists, investors, lenders, retailers and other professionals.
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1031 Exchange Accommodators:

Asset Preservation

Established in 1990, Asset Preservation, Inc. (API) is a national leader in the Qualified Intermediary industry, having successfully completed over 120,000 IRC §1031 tax deferred exchanges. Since the company's inception, they have protected client's assets through expertise in specialized services that can defer capital gain taxation indefinitely.
 

TIMCOR Exchange

TIMCOR is one of the leading Accommodators for § 1031Tax-Deferred Exchanges in the country. They have been in business since 1977, processing over 40,000 exchanges. TIMCOR is a wholly owned subsidiary of Washington Mutual Inc. (NYSE: WM). TIMCOR is a company specializing in 1031 exchange – that is all they do.
 

OREXCO Exchange Company

OREXCO’s goal, like yours, is to preserve and enhance your investment portfolio. OREXCO will achieve that goal by providing expert IRC Section 1031 exchange consulting, documentation and service. The use of a Qualified Intermediary to complete the 1031 exchange is essential. The experience and financial strength of OREXCO makes it the unparalleled leader in the Qualified Intermediary industry.
 

First American Exchange Company

As the national leader, we at First American Exchange have successfully assisted thousands of investors with their tax-deferred exchange transactions. We have the reputation and experience to successfully and safely handle tax-deferred exchanges. From the simplest exchange to the most complex, we have built our reputation on expertise, financial strength, and customer satisfaction.
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Data Sources:
 

CoStar Group

CoStar Group is the #1 Provider of Commercial Real Estate Information in the United States and the United Kingdom, providing a wealth of knowledge to brokers, owners and managers. Covering more than 30billion square feet of commercial space the company has for nearly 20 years been empowered real estate professionals with information.
 

LoopNet

LoopNet operates the largest and most heavily trafficked commercial real estate listing service online with more than 1.5 million registered members and 775,000 unique visitors monthly. The LoopNet online marketplace contains more than $370 billion of property available for sale and 3.0 billion square feet of property available for lease.
 

DataQuick

An information services company that provides real property ownership information and land data across the United Sates. Since 1978, DataQuick has built a solid reputation as a premier provider of real estate information solutions, helping thousands realize their goals by offering the most current and advanced data products on the market.
 

First American Real Estate Solutions

First American Real Estate Solutions provides the most comprehensive products on real estate ownership. Data is collected on more than 134 million properties annually and on 4.5 million property and mortgage transactions each month. National coverage extends to more than 98 percent of all transactions in the U.S.
 

Property Line

Property Line began in 1984 as a graphic design, print and distribution facility that specialized in networking for commercial real estate brokerage houses. Today Property Line is a commercial real estate listing service reference resource with thousands of available commercial properties in the Western US.
 

Realtor.com

This is the official site of the National Association of Realtors; search millions of homes for sale or rent across the U.S. Also find tips, articles for home buyers, and information on financing, inspections, and closing. Realtor.com is the #1consumer destination for real estate related information with more than 6.5 million monthly unique users
 

The MLS Los Angeles Markets

TheMLS.com is designed to serve both Realtors and home buyers with the information they need to participate in the dynamic market of Los Angeles real estate market. Search for Homes and Open Houses. The site allows public access to a limited but extensive database of information direct from the MLS used by brokers.
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Demographic and Corporate Information:
 

U.S. Census Bureau

This is a quick and easy access database to facts about people, business, and geography by state, county and city. Provides 2003-2005 demographic information quickly and easily; a service that many demographic companies sell for a fee – this is free.
 

Chamber of Commerce

This site is designed to be the #1 directory and guide on the internet to find accurate local information about communities. Easy look up of cities all across the US with detailed information about the city demographics, real estate, community services, etc.
 

Hoover's

Delivers comprehensive company, industry, and market intelligence; comprehensive company, industry, and market intelligence on both publicly traded and private companies. Details on private companies help provide needed insight not usually found on company sites.
 

Yahoo! Finance

Yahoo Finance provides a broad array of financial and company data to aid individuals in making informed decisions; get quotes, mortgage rates, news and a variety of industry performance trends and analysis. Look up stocks and REITs and sector industry statistics and trends quickly and easily.
 

Bloomberg

Bloomberg is the leading global provider of data, news and analytics. Bloomberg's media services provide real-time and archived financial and market data, pricing, trading, news and communications tools in a single, integrated package to corporations, news organizations, financial and legal professionals and individuals around the world.
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Commercial Real estate Brokers
 

CB Richard Ellis

Together with our partner and affiliate offices, CBRE has more than 300 offices in 50 countries. The company recently acquired Trammel Crow Company. Each year, CBRE completes thousands of successful assignments – with clients from the gamut of industries, nationally and internationally.
 

Cushman and Wakefield

The Cushman & Wakefield Approach; the company’s services help clients turn fixed assets into dynamic assets, ready to make a significant contribution to overall corporate performance, regardless of the economy or business cycle. Cushman & Wakefield has over 10,000 employees and 145+ offices in 46 countries around the world
 

Marcus & Millichap

Since 1971, Marcus & Millichap Real Estate Investment Brokerage Company has been the premier provider of investment real estate brokerage services. The 35-year history of the company is built on the depth of local market knowledge. In 2005 the company closed nearly $21 billion of investment transactions for private and institutional investors.
 

Colliers International

At Colliers International, our mission is to provide our clients with the best possible real estate solutions. As a global affiliation of independently-owned real estate services firms with 9,327 employees in 241 offices in 54 countries, we are able to provide expert local real estate advice wherever our clients need us.
 

Sperry Van Ness

Today, Sperry Van Ness is the nation’s fastest growing commercial real estate investment brokerage firm because of a platform that is still considered revolutionary. Advisors are dedicated to putting the client’s interests first by aggressively marketing to and cooperating with all brokers. All investment product types are represented.
 

NAI Commercial

NAI Commercial is the fastest-growing, most active commercial real estate service firm in Canada. The firm provides clients with some of the best intimate local market knowledge in the industry, complemented by NAI Global's professionally-managed international network, the largest of its kind.
 

Grubb & Ellis

Grubb & Ellis Company is one of the most recognized full services commercial real estate services firms in the United States. Founded nearly 50 years ago in Northern California, it has grown to become one of the largest publicly traded real estate services organizations in the world as measured by revenues, with $465 million in 2005.
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Residential / Commercial Brokers:
 

REMAX

Based in Denver, Colo., RE/MAX International oversees a network of more than 119,000 agents in more than 60 countries. The RE/MAX network is made up of more than 70 regions, varying in size from a metropolitan area to an entire country.
 

Century 21

With over 100,000 brokers and sales associates in over 30 countries and territories, Century 21 Real Estate LLC is part of the largest real estate referral network in the world connecting potential buyers and sellers and real estate professionals around the globe.
 

Coldwell Banker

The Coldwell Banker® brand was founded in 1906 on a commitment to professionalism and customer service that remains the core of our business philosophy today. The company is the nation's oldest real estate organization and it’s experience has helped make the dream of homeownership a reality for millions of families
 

Prudential Real Estate

Prudential Financial companies with approximately $586 billion in total assets under management as of September 30, 2006, serve individual and institutional customers worldwide and include The Prudential Insurance Company of America, one of the largest life insurance companies in the United States.
 

Keller Williams Realty

The company’s mission is to build careers worth having, businesses worth owning and lives worth living. The company vision is to be the company of choice for a new generation of real estate agents and owners. Our values: God, family, then business. The company goal is 625 market centers and 82,000 associates.
 

Sothebys Realty

Since Sotheby's auction house was founded in 1744, the Sotheby's name has earned renown as a marketer for the world's most valuable and prestigious possessions. The Sotheby's International Realty® organization began in 1976, to serve clients desiring a complete package of estate disposition services, and soon became known for representing extraordinary luxury estates throughout the world.
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