Every small business owner makes thousands of decisions every year, from who to hire to how to implement policies and procedures. Often, one decision can have a powerful, far-reaching impact. If you own a preschool, where you run your business and the …
5 Steps to Selling Your Church Building
Churches, religious orders and faith-based organizations are indispensable to any close-knit community, which makes real estate questions even more complex. Whether your congregation needs to sell its building because the church is closing, growing or pursuing a more sustainable ministry model, there …
Housing Our Teachers: DCG Celebrates Teacher Appreciation Week
Teachers put their heart and soul into teaching, and at DCG, we put teachers at the heart of everything we do. Because of teachers, our students — and our communities — succeed. Parents, principals, administrators, businesses and governments have a responsibility to …
Californians Unite During Affordable Housing Week
Just when you thought you couldn’t be surprised by housing costs in the Bay Area, a new study says even doctors can’t afford more than half the homes in San Francisco. The median price for a home in San Francisco now tops …
How to Leverage Your Church Property to Meet Your Ministry’s Goals
Centerville Presbyterian Church has been rooted in Fremont, California, for more than 150 years. But the director of contemporary worship lives in Tracy, California, and the children’s director lives in Pleasanton, California. Like many other churches throughout California, Centerville Presbyterian Church (CPC) …
DCG Runs for Education!
DCG team members participated in the 5th annual Pleasanton Run for Education on Sunday, April 23, 2017. The Pleasanton Run for Education is an annual event held by the Pleasanton Partnerships in Education Foundation (PPIE). PPIE is a non-profit, 501(c)3 foundation that …
Spring Cleaning: Time for Schools to Clean Up their Real Estate Assets
It’s time to clean up your school real estate. Reviewing, renewing and revising your property assets before the school year ends can not only help you save money but also find new revenue sources. Not sure where to start? Here are six …
Good News for Teacher Housing in California
School districts’ fight against rising housing costs and teacher turnover could find a solution in Assemblymember Tony Thurmond’s (D-Richmond) proposed legislation. His bill would provide financial assistance to school districts to help fund the pre-development and development of housing for school employees, …
Congratulations to the Top 100 School Districts in California
Congratulations to all the California Public School Districts named in the top 100 by Niche.com! This rigorous methodology incorporated U.S. Department of Education data and student and parent reviews across the State so districts should be very excited to see the recognition …