Real Estate

Buying a home is a significant investment, and a title search is one of the most important steps in the process. The last thing you want after spending all that money is legal disputes.  A title search checks the property has a clear title and helps avoid legal or...

The decision to rent a commercial property requires considerable research. Many people focus heavily on the location and the layout of the space, but there’s something else that’s just as important to think about – the terms of the lease.  Commercial leases are much...

An easement is a legal agreement giving someone access to another person’s property. For instance, two people may share a driveway because one property is cut off from the main road. An easement ensures that the back property owner can continue to use that driveway...

Purchasing a home is a big move that can significantly impact your financial future and quality of life. However, if not done properly, it can lead to costly mistakes and long-term regrets that could have been avoided with proper due diligence. Suppose you are looking...

Short-term rentals have become more popular with platforms like Airbnb and Vrbo, which make it easy to rent out homes for a short time. But this trend can cause problems with local zoning rules. It's important for property owners to understand how short-term rentals...

California law requires property sellers to disclose certain information to potential buyers. These disclosures help buyers make informed decisions and protect them from unexpected issues after purchasing a property.  However, sellers often face challenges in...

Whether you’re buying or selling, contingency clauses are an essential ingredient in your real estate contract.  A contingency clause is any part of the agreement that outlines specific conditions that have to be met for the sale to proceed. Some are written to...

Some real estate investors are unlucky with a part of their portfolio. A freak weather event or an out-of-the-ordinary global event could lay waste to all their careful preparation. Yet, often the reason a real estate investment fails is down to the investors...

A commercial lease can be a good solution to space concerns for startups and growing businesses. Leasing business space is more accessible and expedient than purchasing it, and rental arrangements offer companies more flexibility than ownership. That being said, the...

Under normal circumstances, a contract obligates each party to perform their respective duties and obligations as outlined within the agreement. However, unforeseen events or circumstances beyond the control of either party, such as natural disasters, acts of...