In communities built by a single developer, HOAs or homeowners associations are typical. The HOA establishes the community rules and enforces them, as well as oversees any services to the neighborhood. If you purchase a home that is part of an HOA, then you need to...
Real Estate Law
Understand commercial lease terms before you sign
When you want to lease a spot for your business, you might be shocked to learn about all of the different things that go into a commercial lease. Making sure that you understand the lease in its entirety is critical, and it must occur before you sign anything.There...
The impact of public policy on real estate in California
There are a wide variety of factors that impact the real estate market, especially in a state the size of California. What matters most in northern California may not be much of a factor in southern California, for example. However, the public policy set by state...
Home sale statistics on the rise in Southern California
When the local and national economies are in good shape, the housing market is usually in good shape too. For those who are selling real estate in Southern California, times are good. However, there are deals for buyers who are willing to do their homework and...
How would an economic recession impact real estate investment?
For several years the national economy has been in great shape, including the economy in California. The stock market is strong and so is the real estate market - two of the pillars of our economic power. However, for a few months now our readers may have been seeing...
Timing a residential real estate transaction in California
Anyone who has ever owned and sold a home knows that timing is crucial. Put your house up for sale during the wrong time of the year and it may sit on the market for weeks, or even months. But, if you put the house up for sale during the hottest time of the buying...
The interplay between the economy and the real estate market
The national economy has been in decent shape for several years now, and millions of Americans, including many in California, have benefited greatly. Thousands of new jobs open every month, the stock market is in good shape and, perhaps most importantly for homeowners...
Be detail-oriented in real estate transactions
California residents can obviously become trepidatious when they are getting involved in a real estate transaction, whether it is residential or commercial in nature. These types of transactions often involve thousands, if not hundreds, of thousands of dollars. With...
Don’t let landlord-tenant disputes hamper your interests
There are many business owners in Palos Verdes Estates and nearby areas in California who operate their business from rented premises. Such business owners would agree that disputes with the landlord-over rent, breach of fiduciary duty and other issues-are fairly...
Involving a Lawyer in Purchase & Sale Agreements
Almost every purchase and sale agreement will require two separate negotiations: a letter of intent and a detailed purchase and sale agreement. The letter of intent can be made non-binding, but even if this is the case, once it is in writing, it is a key player in the...