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There Comes A Time When It's Finally Time.

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Managing Real Estate Broker with Casa de Aire y Sol 521400, 1501015, 01795582

There Comes A Time When It's Finally Time. 

Before succession planning.
Before corporate structures.
Before scale.
There was a boy.
A truck.
And long, muddy hours.
Leadership isn’t taught in boardrooms.
It’s built from the ground up.
I am proud to be passing the wand to my son, Scott "Bubba" Arendsen. He's been working in the manufactured home industry since he was old enough to stand up straight under them.

I'm proud to announce that it's final. As of February 12, 2026, my youngest son, now 43, earned his way to the top of our company literally from below the ground up. He is now the proud President and CEO of ON THE LEVEL General Contractors Inc. The company was founded in 1986. 

 

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John DL Arendsen, Broker, General & Manufactured Home Contractor and Dealer 

TAG Real Estate Sales & Investments

TAG (The Arendsen Group) Real Estate Sales & Investments is a full service, one-stop, turnkey, family owned and operated real estate brokerage, General Contractor, Manufactured Home Contractor, Developer, Investor, Property Manager, Interior Design, Engineering, architectural, Landscape design, Expert Witness, Consulting, Curative Title and Troubleshooting company with over 100 years of combined experience in the San Diego real estate sales, construction, design & development arena.

 

 

 

 

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Patricia Feager
Appraisal Review Board, Denton County, TX - Flower Mound, TX
Licensed to April 2027

Like father, like son. Buba is going to do great! I wish all the best wishes to you and the family. 

 

 

Mar 01, 2026 04:54 PM
John DL Arendsen

Thank you Patricia Feager! That's sweet!

Mar 01, 2026 06:19 PM
Kathy Streib
Cypress, TX
Retired Home Stager/Redesign

John- what a proud papa you must be. Congratulations on your next adventure. Congratulations on doing what many fathers would love to do...pass their life's work on to their child. 

Mar 01, 2026 05:40 PM
John DL Arendsen

Proud indeed Kathy Streib. Cheers and have a very successful year. 

Mar 01, 2026 06:20 PM
Nina Hollander, Broker
Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC
Your Greater Charlotte Real Estate Broker

Hello John... congratulations to Scott on taking over the business you so lovingly built. It's clear you have much pride in his accomplishments and faith that he will take the business to new heights.

Mar 02, 2026 04:41 AM
John DL Arendsen

He's already well on his way Nina Hollander, Broker. He's been at the helm since '24. We just made it legal in February. Thanks for your kind words.

Mar 02, 2026 07:47 AM
Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
Pasadena And Southern California 818.516.4393

Hello and congratulations, John - here's to many successes to come as well as many enjoyable times continuing.  ✌🥂🎈

Mar 02, 2026 04:52 AM
John DL Arendsen

Very proud of my son Michael Jacobs. One of the most creative and hard working young men I know. His kind is hard to find nowadays.

Mar 02, 2026 07:48 AM
Brian England
Ambrose Realty Management LLC - Gilbert, AZ
MBA, GRI, REALTOR® Real Estate in East Valley AZ

I love it, and I am sure that Scott will do a wonderful job of carrying on the legacy!  I remember hearing you talk about this many years ago, so it's nice to hear about it actually coming to fruition!

Mar 02, 2026 05:04 AM
John DL Arendsen

Had to jump through the normal Cali hoops to make it street legal, Brian England but yes, he's been steering the ship since he graduated from NAU in '04.

Mar 02, 2026 07:50 AM
Kat Palmiotti
eXp Commercial, Referral Divison - Kalispell, MT
Helping your Montana dreams take root

Congratulations on you starting your next adventure, and on having the perfect person to take over. 

Mar 02, 2026 05:54 AM
John DL Arendsen

Couldn't have made a better choice, Kat Palmiotti. He loves getting his hands dirty, and he's one of the most creative artiisan's I've ever known. Thanks for your kinds words

Mar 02, 2026 07:53 AM
Anna "Banana" Kruchten
Retired Broker/Owner - Phoenix, AZ
602-380-4886

What a great legacy you've handing over the Bubba!  All the best to you and him!

Mar 02, 2026 09:52 AM
John DL Arendsen

Hi Anna "Banana" Kruchten. Couldn't have picked a better man. He knows the biz better than me. BTW, still awaiting a ride on the Anna Banana Jet. 🛩

Mar 02, 2026 11:46 AM
Anna "Banana" Kruchten

Here you go John!

 

Mar 04, 2026 08:20 AM
Kathy Streib
Cypress, TX
Retired Home Stager/Redesign

Mar 07, 2026 06:09 PM
John DL Arendsen

Thank you, Kathy Streib. That's very sweet.

Mar 08, 2026 09:05 AM
Wayne Martin
Wayne M Martin - Oswego, IL
Real Estate Broker - Retired

Good morning John. After a long apprenticeship, Scott is ready to carry the load as the next generation assumes the top spot. Kudos to you to know when the time has come and kudos to Scott who learned his lessons well and eased into the big chair seamlessly. You deserve to be one proud father. Enjoy your day.

Mar 08, 2026 05:18 AM
John DL Arendsen

Very thoughtful and heartfelt message Wayne Martin 

Mar 08, 2026 09:06 AM
Ed Silva, 203-206-0754
203-206-0754 - Waterbury, CT
Retired Real Estate Broker

No greater compliment to a legacy than an heir taking over. Scott saw the value to the business and will take it to another level.

Mar 08, 2026 06:25 AM
John DL Arendsen

Thanks Ed Silva, 203-206-0754. He more than deserves it. He's one of the hardest workers I know.

Mar 08, 2026 09:08 AM
Nick Vandekar, 610-203-4543
Realty ONE Group Advocates 484-237-2055 - Downingtown, PA
Selling the Main Line & Chester County

Congratulations on passing the torch.

Mar 09, 2026 05:57 AM
John DL Arendsen

Thanks Nick Vandekar, 610-203-4543 

Mar 09, 2026 01:05 PM
Candy Stevens, EA
Number Cruncher LLC - Overton, NV
Helping Clients Resolve IRS Problems

What a great accomplishment!

Mar 09, 2026 10:19 AM
John DL Arendsen

Been a fun run, Candy Stevens, EA 

Mar 09, 2026 01:05 PM