Buying a home in California moves quickly. Contract mistakes can lead to lost deposits or unexpected costs. Failing to read the full agreement You may feel pressure to move fast, but skipping sections of the contract creates risk. Important terms often appear in dense...
Understanding property disclosures in California real estate
Buying or selling a home in California comes with more paperwork than you might expect. One of the most important parts is the property disclosure. Whether you are purchasing your first home in Santa Rosa or selling an investment property in Sonoma County, knowing...
What is a quiet title action?
Occasionally and for any number of reasons, disputes arise over who owns a residential property in California. If you find yourself involved in a dispute over residential property ownership, you should take legal action to protect your claim to the deed. A quiet title...
5 reasons to have legal representation when buying a house
Purchasing a home is likely one of the most significant investments you will ever make. While most home sales are straightforward, some non-traditional sales can be more complicated. Problems can and do occur. Having legal representation in your corner can help ensure...
What if a seller refuses to give you possession after closing?
When you make an offer on a home, you imagine moving in and enjoying family life in that property. Few people imagine pitfalls and complications on their way to the quiet enjoyment of their new home, but issues arrive in some transactions. Perhaps the worst-case...
3 reasons there might be an easement on a property
Easements are not inherently bad. There are many situations where the existence of an easement will not markedly impact the value of a property, nor the property owner’s use of it. Still, you don’t want to be surprised down the line. It’s beneficial to know the exact...
What can go wrong in a real estate transaction?
Real estate transactions are tricky. People try to scam the system all the time, such as one California woman who faces five felony counts of trying to steal around $400,000 from property buyers in Arizona. When the day actually comes for the buyer and...
