Real Estate

Many homeowners in California live in neighborhoods that follow strict precedents set by a Homeowners’ Association (HOA). An HOA works to maintain common areas within a community and enforce rules and regulations in the interest of all homeowners. The association may...

There are benefits that come from living in a community governed by a homeowner's association (HOA). You have an intermediary to help if there's a conflict with a neighbor, as you can report noise violations and problem pets to the HOA. You know that there are others...

Whether you own a building with two dozen one-bedroom apartments or rent out your mother's former home to a family, working as a landlord can be a frustrating job. Regardless of whether it is your primary source of income or just a way to defray the costs of owning a...

Landlords and tenants need a basic understanding of California rental laws, or they risk getting taken advantage of or losing money. Landlords have limitations on their rights once they lease the property to tenants, and the lease tenants sign also limits what they...

When someone is selling a property, they have an obligation to disclose certain pieces of information. They need to disclose problems with the property, for example, as well as other factors that could influence the value of the property. Failing to disclose all the...

Landlords and their tenants don’t always get along, and that can be problematic. If you are a landlord and have a problem with a tenant, you may be frustrated and eager to evict them, because you want to move on and have a tenant who doesn’t cause you problems. At the...

If you're trying to sell your real estate property but the asking price is too high, a short sale might be an option. Many homeowners are opting for this method due to the fact that it allows them to avoid foreclosure. If you're considering a short sale yourself,...

The doctrine of caveat emptor, which means “let the buyer beware,” has long been one of the most important principles of contract law, but legislators in California have carved out an exemption for real estate transactions that requires property sellers and their...

In the days of COVID-19, the commercial real estate market has been considered an “iffy” investment. However, the current investment environment also means potential opportunities. The commercial real estate market is bound to reemerge. But when? That is difficult to...

Throughout California, many people live in neighborhoods governed by homeowners associations. If you live in one of these neighborhoods, you'll have various rules and regulations to follow. When you follow these rules, you shouldn't run into too many problems. If your...