Category: First Time Home Buyer

Seller is Refusing to Close Escrow? Know Your Options

February 29, 2016 by Ashlee D. Gonzales, Esq.

If you’ve recently purchased a home, or are looking to buy, you know how tough the market is.  The competition is intense, with there being more Read More > ...

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Buying Into an HOA, Part 2

July 15, 2014 by Simon Offord, Esq.

Buying a new home can be an overwhelming process. The amount of paperwork is staggering. When buying property that is part of a homeowners’ association (HOA), Read More > ...

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Buying Into an HOA, Part 1

April 21, 2014 by Simon Offord, Esq.

Buying a new home can be an overwhelming process. The amount of paperwork is staggering. When buying property that is part of a homeowners’ association (HOA), Read More > ...

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How to Take Ownership of Property

July 8, 2013 by Simon Offord, Esq.

When a couple, partners, or family members decide to purchase property together they rarely consider how they are going to take title until the property is Read More > ...

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Purchasing Property Beware Blog Series

November 18, 2013

We know that buying a home can be a very stressful process that consists of plenty of unclear aspects. In an effort to educate our network, Read More > ...

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Look Out! Two Things to Watch Out for in a Builder’s Purchase Agreement

November 1, 2011 by Simon Offord, Esq.

Most home sales in Northern California use standardized forms for the purchase agreement.  For example, realtors in the Bay Area typically use either the CAR (California Read More > ...

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