COVID-19 tested legal theories and complexities that were previously known, but hardly ever applied in reality. One perfect example of such a complexity is within contract Read More > ...
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The current Shelter in Place orders in San Mateo and Santa Clara County, along with the current MLSListings guidelines and rules, have changed the way REALTORS® Read More > ...
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COVID-19 has had far reaching economic effects that continue to ripple through every industry, and real estate is no exception. In this time of uncertainty many Read More > ...
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Stay out of trouble when writing purchase agreements by avoiding these pitfalls The Standard CAR and PRDS agreements are constantly updated and vetted in an attempt Read More > ...
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In my last article, we discussed liquidated damages in the context of a residential real estate purchase contract. This article will examine whether a buyer may Read More > ...
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In the highly-competitive real estate market in California, agents are being more aggressive in enforcing contract terms. So before you tell your client that you are Read More > ...
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Buyers seeking to back out of a purchase contract after all contingencies have been removed is one of the matters we see the most in our Read More > ...
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Being a landlord in California can be very rewarding, but also challenging at times. Being a landlord and trying to sell your home can be even Read More > ...
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When a seller decides to carry-back some portion of the purchase price, he or she becomes a lender. As a lender, the seller is now in Read More > ...
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Commercial leases tend to be negotiated for long periods of time (10 or 15 year leases are not uncommon), especially if the tenant is making significant Read More > ...
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In a case of first impression California, the Court held that the creditor can attach to the proceeds of the sale of property even if the Read More > ...
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Junior Lienholders are by their very nature assuming greater risk because they are not in first position. In the case of R.E. Loans LLC v. Investors Read More > ...
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Recently there has been a lot of interest in adverse possession claims from the firm’s clients. From a television interview with one of our attorneys to Read More > ...
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On September 27, 2011, the California Court of Appeal held that a holder of a second deed of trust was entitled be a first position lien Read More > ...
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One of the key considerations in any real estate purchase dispute is the attorney fees provision. Given the expense of litigation, many times, the attorney’s fee Read More > ...
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The U.S. Supreme Court Finds Mortgage Loan Fees Were Not a Violation of RESPA. Anyone who has ever obtained a residential loan or mortgage is familiar Read More > ...
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Check out this animated video discusses what to look out for while preparing your disclosure documents when selling your property. Video Script CLIENT: We have decided Read More > ...
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Commercial leases generally have many more complexities than the average residential lease, and are oftentimes involve and require significant negotiation. This article will look at a Read More > ...
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