Commercial real estate markets in California and around the country have been struggling to cope with a work-from-home trend that gained momentum during the pandemic when travel restrictions emptied office buildings, and commercial landlords in the Bay Area have been...
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Month: December 2023
Pop star’s dispute highlights difficult issues in real estate law
Ordinarily, it's very difficult for a seller to get away with backing out of a real estate sale. But the sale of a $15 million estate is no ordinary real estate deal, and pop star Katy Perry is no ordinary buyer. The Wall Street Journal recently detailed the ongoing...
A big change may be on the way for real estate commissions
For many years, American real estate agents have routinely taken a commission of between 5% and 6% with every home sale. With prices for California homes at astronomic levels, this can mean a lot of money for the agents. However, the percentage comes out of the sale...
Do grant deeds guarantee the property title is clean?
Understanding the nuances of property transactions can often feel confusing, especially when it comes to the type of deed involved. One of the most common types of deeds used in real estate transactions, particularly in California, is the grant deed. This type of deed...