I appreciate when the employees of apartments San Marcos apartments are helpful. I wanted to put in…read morea review for when Marisela helped me , she helped me again today and I want to say thank you very much. Tenant of San Marcos

2026 -- Management has hit a new low. It was never great,…read morebut previous teams were at least responsive. The current team is disorganized, inconsistent, and careless with resident safety. The car fob has been replaced with a large transparent sticker (approximately 5 × 1 inches, with bold silver and black text) that residents are required to place on the headlight. This is a questionable and unsafe instruction. Under California vehicle requirements, headlights must remain clearly visible, maintain their required white color, and not be modified in a way that affects performance. A sticker of this size--especially with reflective silver elements and patterned lines--can scatter light, create glare, reduce brightness, and distort the beam pattern. This may be interpreted as a modification of the lighting system and could place residents at risk of non-compliance. The previous interior tag option, used for years, has been removed, leaving only exterior placement. This forces residents into using a safety-critical vehicle component for identification purposes without a non-damaging alternative. Beyond regulatory concerns, adhesive on headlights can leave residue, cause surface marking, or damage the lens over time. It is also visually intrusive, disrupting the clean design of the vehicle. The sticker functions as an external ID key linked to a resident unit, raising both practical and safety concerns when applied to a vehicle. From a technical standpoint, headlights are engineered with precise optics, and even minor obstructions--particularly reflective or patterned materials--can affect light distribution and visibility. This is not an appropriate application for a lighting component. Under California vehicle equipment standards, lighting systems must remain unobstructed and fully functional without alterations that impact visibility or performance. This raises a basic question of judgment: why require residents to place an external identifier on a safety-critical vehicle component instead of using a non-damaging interior tag as previously implemented? If a ticket is issued, it is legally the driver's responsibility, even if the requirement came from property management. If a sticker on the headlight is deemed to obstruct or alter the light by an officer, the driver--not the property manager--is held accountable. In that case, the fine is paid by the vehicle owner/driver. From a safety and operational standpoint, this approach appears poorly considered. Repeated Management Issues Alarm replacement was scheduled, residents waited all day, then it was canceled last minute. Residents were asked to clear balconies for inspection, but staff only came to replace an AC filter. Maintenance tasks are split across multiple days with poor coordination. Key fob pickup is no longer delivered and requires in-person pickup during limited office hours that don't match working schedules. This reflects not only poor organization, but poor judgment in execution. Replacing a long-standing interior tag system (used for over 16 years) with a low-cost exterior sticker prioritizes administrative convenience over resident safety and vehicle care.

We were recommended to the Stephanie Young Group by a close friend, and choosing Stephanie was…read morehands-down the best decision we made for our home buying journey! Stephanie is amazing and extremely knowledgeable, as she helped us through this incredibly overwhelming home-buying journey. She brings this awesome "mom energy" to the process; deeply invested in our happiness, yet she remains an absolute professional and a sharp negotiator. One thing that stood out immediately is her work ethic. No matter the time or the challenge, she is on top of it. She taught us so much along the way, pointing out details we never would have noticed and ensuring we were making an informed, confident decision. The support system she has built is equally impressive. A huge thank you to Darla, PJ, Phet, Darlene and Billy! This team is reliable, responsive, and genuinely kind. What we love most is that Stephanie and her team still keep a close connection with her Ohana; she doesn't just disappear after the sale. Even now, we are still able to lean on them for guidance and expertise for any of our random questions. We are thrilled to officially join her Ohana and couldn't have asked for a better group to guide us home. Thank you, Stephanie and team, for looking out for us every step of the way!

Stephanie is an amazing person and an even more amazing agent. She was highly recommended to us…read morefrom close friends to help buy our new home, and I would again highly recommend her to anyone. I've worked with 3 realtors on both the buy and sell side in the past, and none can compare to the personal service, knowledge and experience Steph brings to the table. She was extremely attentive and responsive in helping us negotiate our offer that was ultimately accepted. Steph guided us not only to our dream home but helped us walk away from a home that would've been a huge mistake for us (and we're thankful everyday for this). Steph also went above and beyond by connecting us with top tier professionals who she has vetted herself, including loan officer, insurance agent, inspector, painter and carpet installer. There was never a doubt when it came to Steph and her referrals. It was truly an enjoyable and seamless home buying experience. Thanks Steph

I was referred to Randy Mason by a colleague while searching for a commercial building, and I…read morecouldn't be more pleased with the experience. His knowledge and expertise are evident in his calm, low-pressure approach, which I truly appreciated. He guided us through every step of the process and was proactive in securing financing and negotiating the best possible deal. I highly recommend his services.

I own SoCal Powerlifting and have worked with Barron and Randy for about 7 or so years now on…read moremultiple deals. Finding space for gyms in Orange County and dealing with landlords can always be difficult and every single time Barron has knocked it out the park and has really helped me find spaces for my business to flourish. His responsiveness and attention to detail are unmatched, but what truly sets him apart is how much he genuinely cares. Unlike the typical agent promises, he truly goes above and beyond to make sure you're happy and taken care of. I'm incredibly grateful for both him and Randy at Commercial Realty Specialists.

I can not speak highly enough of my experience with Mark Coffey. He is a true professional, very…read moreknowledgeable and genuinely nice person. I recommend him to everyone that is searching for or selling your commercial property, he will know exactly what you need! such a pleasure to work with Mark!

Mark and Rob is wonderful. They helped us purchase our…read moreoffice building as well as lease out a section. Everything was taken care of with ease on our part and it really showed how professional they are. Super nice people too! Very pleasant to work with, caring and knowledgeable. They even check in on us often and helped us with things after the business is over!

This company is amazing. I made the decision to move from Ohio to California over a year and a half…read moreago (uncertainties and fear to follow). With that being said, where you are going to live is a huge variable in how your life is going to play out. And let me tell you, the people at Balboa Property Management made this variable flow as well as it could've flown. Artie was our realtor and he is someone I highly recommend dealing with. He is someone who will make you feel cared for and taken care of. He is not someone who is just trying to make a sale, he actually cares. Balboa Property management made life so much easier than it could've been. Thanks guys!

We hired Balboa Property Management to handle our rental for the past two years now.  They made the…read moreprocess easy and straightforward. Aaron and his team are quick to answer, friendly, and trustworthy.  We always felt like we were in good hands, they are top notch.

Jason is a native OC guy and really knows and cares about the local communities. He helped me…read moreunderstand the marketplace and my work space needs so he could present the best options to me. A true professional that focused on the details that make spaces a great place to work & thrive. He goes way beyond just finding you a "space" for your business.

Jason at Barbazza Real Estate is a real piece of work. He showed me a commercial property and then…read morewhen I asked him to write an offer he didn't. After two days I told him I no longer was interested in working with him as he still had not submitted the offer. After finding a new agent who actually put in the offer Jason comes back and tries to get a commission. Classic example of someone who wants to do nothing and get paid for it. He is unethical and is now trying to prevent a transaction from occurring because he was too inept to get the job done. Do yourself a favor and stay far away from this guy. There are plenty of honest agents who will actually present an offer and not make excuses. You will regret it if you do business with this joker. Read his description of his business.... He talks about how he was "earning commissions" immediately. Pat C

My husband Tom and I have worked with Sean and his associates in the past selling some of our…read moreproperties and were pleased with the results. So, when we decided to purchase a second home in Newport Beach, we thought they would be a good choice. We found a home we wanted to see, and Sean sent one of his agents whom we had not met yet to do the showing. That's when we met Ryan Tarr. That first house wasn't for us, but Ryan was dedicated to finding us the perfect home within our budget. We weren't exactly sure where on the peninsula we wanted to be, so he helped us narrow down our search by spending a day with us driving through it and pointing out the advantages and disadvantages of all the different areas. Once we decided on an area, he was on it! It seemed like he never slept and treated us like we were his only clients. He worked hard showing us many properties. We don't live in the area, and he often went to new listings and walked the property while we were on facetime so we could decide if we wanted to fly down to get a real look. A couple months in of looking and unaccepted offers it seemed like nothing was coming on the market and we were feeling a bit discouraged. Then I got a text message from Ryan with a picture of a stack of addressed envelopes. He was mailing all the owners in the area of our interest! (see attached photo) A few weeks later there was a response to his letter, then more houses started coming on the market. He went above and beyond, and I believe got things stirred up in the market. Even though it took us 6 months to find what we were looking for; the wait was worth it as I am confident, we found the perfect family vacation home that will be in our family for years to come. As an extra bonus our family has a new friend and go to real estate agent in Ryan.

We worked with David Biehler to sell our house as he was highly recommended from a good friend of…read moremine. We had an excellent experience with him from start to finish! He was able to negotiate a great price along with everything throughout the process for us. His easygoing and calm personality made him easy to work with and we always felt he was on our side the whole way through. He guided us through the process and answered all of our questions and was always available to help with questions. He was never pushy and made us feel very comfortable through the process. He asked us questions and cared about following through with them. If you are looking to get top dollar for your house especially in The Summerlane community in Huntington Beach look no further! He also did a great job following through with the other agent and communicating back and forth throughout the process. Selling a house can be complicated but David really made the process as easy as possible! We highly recommend David! Thank you again!

THESE PEOPLE ARE PREDATORY AND RUTHLESS. There is literally someone/cameras that watch your every…read moremove to screw people over who park in their lot even to visit one of their businesses referred to as "Car Cowboy". Mine was a man named Scott. Beware of him. I went to go work from a café, and didn't realize the parking lot I parked in wasn't affiliated with the restaurant I went to, but that it was a whole different plaza altogether, as the names of the plazas are very similar, and everything is very close to each other. I come to find out that without a single warning "~*BeCaUsE tHeRe WeRe SiGnS*~", so my car got towed, and I owed $569. I tried to call this company to explain my situation, but no one would answer.

These scumbags will tow your car with no warning, no explanation and for absolutely no reason. They…read morewill make up whatever BS excuse to try to justify their actions but the fact of the matter is, they don't care if you are a paying customer of the Lido plaza or not. They will just simply and indiscriminately tow your car if they feel it has been sitting there longer than they would like...whatever time frame that may be. These crooks just make up their own "rules" as they go. How any of this is legal is beyond me. Also note, there is no clear sign indications of what these frauds considered their rules to abide by when parking there is. Since I spend so much time in that area I have seen them do this to countless paying customers who were simply walking back to their car after lunch.

Love their properties and the staff they are wonderful to work with! I'm pleased with where I live…read moreand would recommend to anyone looking for a nice comfy cozy place to make home!!!!

This is a thank you to Dianne for assisting me thru a really tough time in working with the City of…read moreAnaheim and getting my lease negotiated. I am still in love with my screen door every time I open it. I am on my 10th year at my apt, and Dianne, Miguel, and Jonathan are just good people. ​

I've been a tenant in one of AllView's properties for around three years, and the property managers…read moreand landlords, Mark & Andy, and Michelle & Marshall, have been wonderful. Their response times to maintenance requests and overall customer service have always been excellent. After several stable years, we recently experienced a number of condo issues following the rainy season. Every issue was handled compassionately and as promptly as possible. After submitting multiple maintenance requests (right before the end of business hours), we were contacted the same day and again the following day to schedule repairs. Since then, they've arranged for construction workers to repair a leak in the staircase ceiling, ant control services, a termite inspection for worn wood in our garage, and are currently scheduling the replacement of an outdated dishwasher with a brand-new one. Not only that, but every contractor they've sent for repairs in our condo have been very considerate and professional. When working on our roof, the crew explained the whole process beforehand, sealed off our entire staircase, and answered questions even on their breaks (not to mention they were understanding and warm towards my very confused ESA dog). The ant/pest control worker shared he's personally sprayed the landlord's home in the past, which gave me great peace of mind knowing that AllView only hires people they trust to work on the properties they themselves habituate. The termite inspection was quick and efficient. I appreciated the worker's professionalism as I noticed he immediately covered his shoes with plastic before entering to avoid tracking in mud or chemicals, which was thorough and kind of him. The two property managers who have stood out most during my time here, Andy and Mark, have always maintained clear and consistent communication regarding concerns, scheduling, and next steps, especially now as we move forward with termite treatment in the garage and the dishwasher replacement. I'd also like to add for any prospective renters: although our unit is under rent control, the landlords have always chosen minimal increases rather than the maximum allowed at lease renewal. In other words, these are genuinely good people. If you respect and take care of their property, they will absolutely take care of you.

This is not for WORKING PROFESSIONALS!! You will be…read moremiserable in their properties. NOT SAFE, NOT PROFESSIONAL, AND NOT WORTH THE RISK I truly tried everything to resolve the issues I experienced with this property, but the management company refused to take responsibility for extremely serious safety problems. From the first day, my apartment had plumbing issues and a strong odor. I emailed repeatedly, but no one ever came to inspect. eventually contacted the gas company, and they found an active gas leak coming from the stove--a stove owned and maintained by the complex. I had been unknowingly exposed for weeks. The storage area directly beneath my anartmant apartment was packed floor-to-ceiling with hazardous chemicals, paint buckets, clutter, and materials, which only worsened the smell. Even with photos and written complaints, management did nothing. (Attached pictures) Despite the uninhabitable conditions and their negligence, they kept my deposit and even sent me to collections. I filed a BBB complaint and attempted to work out a solution multiple times, but they refused to act responsibly. I'm now considering small claims court for personal injury related to the prolonged gas exposure. I also want the property owners, Linda and James Reitch, to know how poorly their management company is representing and maintaining their property. I will be forwarding all documentation to their Trustee through proper channels. To make matters worse, the application process was extremely intrusive. I have a high credit score and a stable job, yet they demanded a very high deposit AND required third-party access to my bank account. With such strict requirements before move-in, l expected much better safety, maintenance, and professionalism afterward. Based on my experience, I cannot recommend living in any property managed by this company" Daniel, I am responding with documented facts and dates. I moved in the first week of August. From the start, the bathtub had issues that worsened quickly and became unusable. I submitted a formal work order on August 30, only weeks after moving in. On September 13, I emailed and submitted a work order reporting persistent fumes/odors in the unit. No one was sent to inspect. After continued inaction, I contacted SoCalGas myself on September 25 because the odor persisted. They confirmed and repaired an active gas leak from the stove, which is owned and maintained by the property. While it was fixed the same day once SoCalGas was involved, this occurred only because I escalated it after management failed to respond. Had I not done so, I would have continued to be exposed. I was also charged for a bathroom screen that was missing at move-in. I have the original email and ticket number requesting installation. The ticket was closed without the screen ever being installed, yet your BBB response incorrectly states I owed for it. I raised safety concerns about the garage beneath my unit being used for non-residential purposes. After reporting this, tenants were informed of my complaint, which led to hostility and caused me to feel unsafe. I did not leave "simply to break a lease." I vacated due to unresolved habitability and safety issues after repeated attempts to resolve them in good faith. All of this is documented through emails, work orders, third-party findings, and video evidence. I stand by my review.