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Disputes between neighbors in California and around the country often become contentious, and many of them involve trees. Trees are often planted along property lines to make residential developments look more appealing to potential buyers, which often leads to...
The real estate market has been as stressful as ever in many major markets in California and throughout the country. Homebuyers follow every new listing and sometimes pay extra for houses that appear on the market. These buyers often want to ensure that sales do not...
The purpose of a California homeowner association (HOA) is to create and enforce the rules and regulations of a community. It is a legal entity that can assess fees and fines and place a lien on your property. In return, homeowners usually enjoy amenities that they...
I've been getting a lot of calls recently from people who are facing foreclosure, saying that they were trying to negotiate a loan modification with their lender through their mortgage servicer and the process somehow failed or stalled, wondering what to do next, and...
When buying a home in San Jose, California, it's essential to understand that escrow is a legal and financial procedure used to provide security for a sale or other property transfer. What is an escrow account? An escrow agreement is a legal document to hold funds to...
When it comes to commercial real estate transactions, there are several ways to secure a property. One way is to have a "Right of First Offer" (ROFO), a concept that many investors are familiar with. What is the meaning of ROFO? ROFO is a contractual agreement between...
If you're moving into a homeowners association in California, you may want to find out whether HOA fees apply to you and how much you're expected to pay. HOAs collect these payments from the owners of properties within the association to cover various costs. For the...
It’s not uncommon for California parents to leave the family home to their adult child. It’s not always necessary though, and these adult children might end up selling it – a process that can be difficult to navigate so soon after their parent’s death. Probate process...
The average real estate escrow in California takes 30 to 40 days, but it could go faster or slower, depending on your situation. Title defects are an issue out of your control that could delay escrow. For any issues that would cause serious delays, you may have to...
In the state of California, homeowners' associations (HOAs) maintain many residential neighborhoods. As a result, the HOA dictates what you can do to your single-family home, condominium, or townhouse after you purchase it. While the HOA does provide some benefits to...