When preparing to sell your home, you want to do everything you can to ensure a smooth and trouble-free transaction. This includes clearing up any disputes or unresolved claims tied to the property and making sure the title is clear. A quiet title action can help in...
Real Estate Law
Understanding easements in real estate
Easements are a critical but sometimes overlooked component of real estate transactions. With California's diverse landscapes and booming real estate market, property owners, buyers and developers must understand the legalities surrounding easements. This blog will...
2 precautionary measures to take when buying a first home
Buying your first home is typically one of the biggest purchases you will make in your life. Hence, you’ll need to be sure that you are spending your hard-earned dollars wisely. The problem is that buying a home can be such an exciting time that it’s easy to let your...
Does California law force you to disclose a death in a home?
For many people, their real estate holdings are their biggest assets. They may spend years paying off a mortgage and fixing up a property so that they can sell it for the largest amount possible. Even those who have recently inherited property may have an interest in...
3 contingencies that protect you when buying real estate
As someone attempting to purchase real estate, one of the first steps in the process is the submission of an offer. There is a lot at risk when you submit an offer. Perhaps most obviously, there's the possibility that your circumstances might change, forcing you to...
Due diligence you should perform before buying a property
Conducting due diligence in real estate transactions is very important. If you are thinking of purchasing property, you should take reasonable measures before executing an agreement to purchase a property. This process entails assessing the risk associated with the...
3 ways an attorney helps during a real estate transaction
Buying or selling a piece of real estate will probably be one of the biggest financial transactions you ever complete. You may spend decades paying for your home and commit a significant percentage of your regular income toward the transaction. Still, you might only...
Changes are coming to some zoning laws
Lawmakers in California have spent years trying to deal with a housing shortage in the state that some experts put as high as 3.5 million units. Three efforts to revise certain zoning laws have failed in recent years, but a less aggressive bill was passed by the...
What’s included in a real estate disclosure document?
California home and property buyers should be well informed about a property disclosure. This is a mandated document by the state of California that requires the seller to specify any major issues with the property. As a buyer, this document will help you to determine...
Selling your home? What can go wrong at closing?
It’s largely a “seller’s market” right now in real estate, which is great news if you want to sell your home and hope to make a tidy profit. Just be wary of some of the issues that can crop up at closing. Knowing what kinds of problems you can face can help you plan...