Property disputes between neighbors are common in California and other states. These most often arise when one neighbor attempts to build across the property line or when a neighbor realizes that the line is not where he or she thought it was. Acting quickly to...
If you have the need to transfer ownership of property to someone else without a lot of hassle, then you may consider a quitclaim deed. According to the Rental Property Owners Association, a quitclaim deed is one in which you offer no warranty or promises about the...
Even in the persistently-hot Bay Area, finding suitable long-term commercial tenants can be challenging. While there are a variety of ways for commercial landlords to accomplish this objective, creating accurate and compelling marketing copy is often essential....
When buying a home, you expect everything to go smoothly when it comes to the final walk through. Unfortunately, that is not always the case. A number of problems can occur, and some issues can even negatively impact your purchase of the home. Being prepared for...
When you purchase a new home, it likely represents the largest investment you will make in your lifetime. You consequently need to know that you have legal title, i.e., legal ownership, of your home and the property on which it sits. Title insurance gives you this...
When you start a new business, you need a location from which to operate it. If you are like most start-up entrepreneurs, however, you likely do not own commercial property. You, therefore, will need to lease your business location, at least initially. This, in turn,...
As the old saying goes, “good fences make good neighbors.” But does this adage apply to all residential fence situations? What if your neighbor decides to build a fence right on the border line of your property and his or hers? What if (s)he decides to construct an...
Commercial real estate development and renovation can have a positive impact on a city’s local economy, reputation and employment opportunities. The revitalization of downtown spaces can have an especially significant impact, especially when the sales of commercial...
Real estate may be the most important industry in California, since space and buildings are the main requirement for any venture of homes or businesses. As the state faces a decreasing stock of available housing, politicians in Sacramento and many cities are working...
The future is bright for homebuilders in California. The state is undergoing yet another housing boom, the largest in its history, as demand swells near its cities and the coast. As more buildings go up, there are also a lot of reasons to look for more efficient ways...