In California, rental property is in high demand. Since there has been a housing shortage for quite some time, those who manage to find a great rental property should consider themselves lucky. The last thing a new renter needs is to find themselves in conflict with...
Title issues to be aware of when buying a home
If you are getting ready to purchase a home in California, it may be a good idea to have title insurance. Having a policy may be able to protect you from a variety of issues that derail a deal or result in giving up ownership of a home after you buy it. Someone else...
Factors that impact when a home purchase might close
It is likely that you have seen sale pending or pending offer signs on California homes that are on the open market. This typically means that an offer has been accepted to buy the property but that the sale is not yet complete. There is no set timeline for a...
How to sell an ugly house
Buyers can be fickle when it comes to selecting a property that they think will fit their needs and budget. However, there are many steps that you can take to ensure that your home comes off the market in a timely manner no matter how ugly or dated it may look. Work...
Closing on a new home is easier said than done
Buying a home is supposed to be an enjoyable experience. However, if things take a turn for the worse at the closing table (or the days leading up to it), you’ll soon find yourself questioning the entire process. The more you prepare for your closing, the easier it is...
Easements Allow You to Use Land That You Don’t Own
It may be possible for those living in California to make use of property that they don't own. To use property that you don't own, you must obtain an easement. You may be able to do so by creating a written agreement with the person or entity who owns the property...
Move your home more quickly with an as-is sale
If you are trying to sell your California home, you may want to move the property off the market as quickly as possible. While the real estate market is very hot in many parts of the state, there are additional incentives that can help you to sell your home more...
Common problems found during home inspections
Buying a home is one of the costliest purchases you will ever make here in California. Whether you buy new construction or decide to pay less for a fixer-upper, knowing what issues you face is vital to getting the best value for your money and also feeling “at home.”...
Mine or yours? What to do in the event of a boundary dispute
In real estate law, boundary lines can be blurry, especially with older property deeds. A property with a long history might reference a landmark like a stream as a reference point for the boundary line. A problem may arise if that stream no longer exists. This is one...
3 key elements your real estate offer should include
When it comes to purchasing real estate in Santa Rosa, many people seem to think they just need to make the best offer price to buy a property. However, the purchasing process is much more complicated than that. Many things must take place before ownership of a...
