Most people in the greater Los Angeles area might think that real estate financing is simply another way of saying a person who wants to buy commercial property will need to visit a bank or lender and get a loan secured by a mortgage or other collateral. After all,...
When purchasing property in California and across the United States, getting a mortgage might seem like a difficult task with many obstacles. Lenders will have a litany of concerns that must be addressed before moving forward with a loan. One of the major factors that...
Title search are an important part of the real estate process it is helpful for buyers, and also sellers, to be familiar with. Real estate law can help buyers successfully negotiate their real estate transaction which can include the process of conducting a title...
Like other states, California gives contractors, which includes a range of professionals who perform work on homes and buildings, the option to file what is called a mechanics lien. Mechanics liens are important legal tools that honest contractors can use to make sure...
Entering into a purchase-sale agreement for the purchase of a new residential property can be stressful for both buyers and sellers. Buyers are often concerned with the possibility of hidden defects or other issues that may negatively impact the property value, as...
Living in a homeowner’s association can give you some peace of mind, knowing that your property value will be protected. But HOAs can also be burdensome. They can restrict how you use and update your property, which can affect your enjoyment of it as well as your...
The current debate about California’s housing affordability crisis is not about whether a crisis exists – the controversy really involves the question of how to treat the crisis. In its recent legislative session, the legislature passed a law that made many changes to...
For most people, property is the largest investment they will ever make. Their retirement, their children’s inheritance, and their general well-being are often staked in the value of that property. Discovering that someone else claims title to your property is a cause...
People who have purchased a condominium in California should understand the importance and details of assessments for its upkeep and improvement. However, they might not know the full scope as to what it means. The recent tragic events in Florida in which an entire...
Anyone who is considering purchasing a tract of land in California will ultimately come across what may seem to be a peculiar creature of the law: title insurance. Most people outside of the real estate industry have never heard of title insurance, and they may have...