You will need to secure a mortgage loan and obtain title insurance in order to purchase property. Perhaps the home you wish to buy has been unoccupied for more than a year. Should you file a quiet title action to address any possible claims to the title? About a quiet...
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Is there a way to avoid construction litigation?
During real estate transactions, one goal is to avoid litigation. This is particularly, true during a construction transaction because construction defects can destroy a building’s useful life. However, construction litigation can be avoided with inspections....
Los Angeles eviction moratorium will continue for the time being
For Los Angeles property owners and people who rent those properties, understanding the eviction process is essential. From the perspective of the property owner, the right of eviction is a vital aspect of owning the property and maintaining it. This is true no matter...
If you fight, you may reduce your real estate tax bill
Every year, homeowners and business owners get a real estate tax bill. And, every year, it goes up and up, regardless of the state of the property or what you think the property is worth. However, you may be able to reduce your real estate tax bill if you appeal it....
Foreclosure rates keep the real estate seas rough
Foreclosure rates continue to increase despite fluctuations in the real estate market nationwide. The most important metrics -– year-to-year increase and median home prices –- continue upward, a trend that has lasted more than a year. More than 30,000 properties began...
What do companies need to consider in a leaseback agreement?
There are many reasons why companies in Los Angeles purchase the building where they have their office space. It can be a good investment and also allows them the flexibility to make the space their own. However, while it can be a good investment, the investment only...
Businesses have many options for real estate financing
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,...
Federally backed mortgages increase focus on condo safety
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...
The importance of a title search in a real estate purchase
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...
Mechanics liens can be a headache for property owners
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...