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Property Management In Lafayette, California

Lafayette in Contra Costa County, California, was named after a French hero of the Revolutionary War. In 2016, the median household income for this East Bay city was more than $140,000, more than twice the California average and well over twice the national average.

Most of what is now the city was originally a Mexican land grant, the Rancho Acalanes. The land was granted in 1834 to Candelario Valencia. The name Acalanes may have derived from the name of a local Saclan Miwok village, Ahala-n.

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Before the region was colonized by Spain, the area was populated by the Saclan tribe of Miwok. The Ohlone Tribe also inhabited parts of Lafayette Creek. These Native Americans first experienced contact with Europeans in the late 18th century as Catholic missions were established across the region. However, contact with the Spanish quickly developed into conflict; there were years of armed conflict, culminating in a battle in 1797 between the Spanish and the Saclan. The eventual result was the total subjugation of the Saclan.

The first United States Post Office was established in 1857. However, before 1857 the town actually had no name; there is some undocumented evidence that the place was called Acalanus, Dog Town, Centerville, Brown’s Corner or maybe Brown’s Mill.

Today the city is renowned for its gently rolling hills, pastoral landscapes, good schools, and wealthy residents. This region east of the Berkeley Hills is known for its rural feel and suburban atmosphere; it has a more peaceful aura than most of the East Bay. The rolling, grassy hills and mixed oak woodlands host a wide community of wildlife. To the southwest is the lovely Lafayette Reservoir, as well as Briones Regional Park. These open spaces extend into the city. There is plenty of serenity here.

While the city has a Mediterranean climate like the rest the greater San Francisco Bay Area, the micro-climate can be strikingly different; during the summer months, temperatures can reach 100 °F or more, while the areas west of the Berkeley Hills and closer to the bay can be 20 degrees cooler. Summers here are warm and dry, with plenty of sunshine. Winters are wet and cool, with occasional freezes. Likewise, most of the rainfall is during the winter, although there is still plenty of sunshine.

The median household income here is $152,609, and as of June 2019, the median home value was an impressive $1,575,000. A two-bedroom rental here averaged $3,389 as of May 2019.

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Our property management team specializes in residential areas throughout Lafayette, CA. We offer multiple services to take your rental property and convert it into reliable income. We have a thorough screening process that helps to identify the right tenants for your property. Our team works hard to keep both parties happy through effective communication, bullet proof lease agreements, and timely monthly rent collection. We offer maintenance services to enhance the property and ensure that it will retain or increase in value. We oversee everything, allowing you to sit back and relax and know that your property and your tenants are in good hands. Contact us today if you are ready to receive a comprehensive analysis of your rental property and to inquire about our Lafayette area property management services.