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Mending Fences Can Be Complicated: What Happens When Neighbors Disagree?
Homeowners build fences for a variety of reasons. Perhaps they want a contained space for children to play in, to keep dogs from roaming, or to create more privacy in…
Should I Choose Arbitration in the Residential Purchase Agreement?
Purchasing a home requires a lot of decisions. Sometimes a choice seems obvious, such as the option to hire a home inspector. In other cases, you might worry that making…
What Should a Tenant Look for in a Commercial Lease?
A new space for your business means new opportunities for growth and success. Of course, there is another side to that coin. Signing a commercial lease also creates financial and…
Do You Need a Pool Inspection Prior to Buying a Home?
You’ve found the perfect home, and it has a pool. You’re ready to proceed with a home inspection and possibly make an offer on the property. But wait; do you…
The Advantage of Mediation in Real Estate Contract Disputes
Imagine that you’ve purchased a home, only to discover that the sellers purposely omitted details about the basement which routinely floods. (Yes, in fact there are basements in California!) Or,…
What Should a Buyer Look for When Reviewing Seller Disclosures?
With regard to real estate transactions, seller disclosures lend critical information to the final purchasing decision. Disclosures are designed to bring serious known issues to the buyers’ attention, concerning safety…
How Should I Hold Title to My Real Property?
Deciding how to hold title to real property is more than a simple real estate decision. How your property is titled can have ramifications for your estate plan and your…
What Inspections Should a Buyer Request When Purchasing a Property?
You’ve been searching for the perfect home. You believe you’ve finally found it. You’re ready to make an offer and get moving on a purchase. But first, keep in mind…
How Can a Seller Cancel a Real Estate Transaction?
As complicated as real estate transactions can be, it might sometimes feel surprising that any of us ever complete one. Luckily, even with all of the potential financial and legal…
What Are Home Sellers Required to Disclose?
Selling a home is mostly viewed as a financial transaction, but it’s a legal one as well. Because sellers want the transaction to be finished on closing day, with no…
