When the seller accepts your offer on a home and you give them earnest money to show your commitment, you expect the transaction to go smoothly to closing. What happens when that is not the case? You might wonder if the seller can back out of the deal after accepting...
Red flags to look for in a commercial property lease
When you sign a commercial lease, you take on a significant responsibility. You want to maximize the benefits of your lease and sniff out any aspects that seem suspicious. Consider these red flags and how a lease should appear before you sign the dotted line....
What if the house I am buying fails inspection?
Buying a new home requires careful consideration and planning. Once the buyer accepts your offer and a contract is in place, you should schedule a home inspection before finalizing the sale. This is an important step in the home-buying process, as it can uncover...
Protecting yourself as a sublessee
Subleasing a property is one way for lessees to follow through on a lease agreement if their situation has changed. Unlike subletting, subleasing is a process where you have an agreement directly with the lessee and they retain their existing lease. There are some...
Tips for resolving or preventing landlord-tenant disagreements
If you are like many individuals today, you have invested in real estate to diversify your portfolio, earn a regular income and prepare for your financial future. However, if you are your own property manager, your income may not be entirely passive. Working with...
How can you resolve a boundary dispute in California?
When two people own property adjacent to one another, the potential for a boundary dispute is always there. If you find yourself arguing with your neighbor over property lines, you should take action to resolve the issue right away. Common reasons for boundary...
What to look for in a title search
Before you purchase property, whether it is a home, land or commercial property, you need a title search. This search will include gathering public records from county courts, surveyors, deed recorders and tax accessors. These are the things you should look for in a...
Common causes of real estate boundary disputes
Boundary disputes can arise in both residential neighborhoods and commercial areas. In either case, tensions can flare to heated and often costly levels. Real estate disputes often concern relatively small strips of land, meaning that the cost of pursuing legal action...
Is a realtor legally liable for a potential buyer’s injuries?
It's every real estate agent's nightmare scenario: while showing a house and hoping for that big commission check, a client slips, falls, injures themselves and files a lawsuit. Recently an Iowa court held that the realtor in such a case was not at fault. Summary of...
What to consider before finalizing a historic home sale
Buying a home can be one of life's most joyful and stressful experiences. However, you must take on additional due diligence when you have your heart set on a property in one of Santa Rosa's historic districts. These are three essential points home buyers should...
