A well-drafted and negotiated purchase agreement is an important part of any real estate transaction. For that reason, to help conduct a successful real estate transaction, the parties should be familiar with what should be included in a purchase agreement. What...
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...
Purchasing or selling commercial property is a lucrative endeavor in Los Angeles, and it is an important part of cultivating a growing business. It can be easy to be both overambitious and overwhelmed if you are facing the prospect of buying or selling a piece of...
Intellectual property can be extraordinarily valuable, but only to those who know how to utilize it. Although a strong intellectual property portfolio can build your brand awareness and drive profits in that regard, so, too, can selling your IP. But the most effective...
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...
As a business owner in California, you want your business to be as successful as possible. One way to do that is to continuously expand and grow through the creation of new and innovative products. As your exciting products hit the marketplace, you will likely need to...
Being a landlord can have many financial and business advantages. But potential landlords should know about and be prepared to address the challenges that come with these real estate transactions. Money and time These investments take regular infusions of cash. It may...
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...