When you purchase a piece of real estate, the public archives in your area will keep a record that the transaction occurred. Information about other events that occurred on the property, such as levies or liens, will also remain in these public records. According to...
Real Estate Law
What should you include in a real estate contract?
Purchasing your first home or investment property is a milestone. However, if you are unfamiliar with the process, you can end up paying more than you expected. Finding the right property with the right conditions takes time. After you spend the time and money finding...
Which provisions of my commercial lease may require negotiation?
Before signing a commercial real estate lease, tenants and property owners have a right to negotiate its provisions. As a business owner, you could face risks of unexpected revenue loss. Your lease may need to offer you some flexibility. As reported by Inc.com, a...
What are some new real estate laws in California?
Each year, there are changes to real estate laws. Some years, the changes are rather minor, but if you are going to sell or buy real estate, it is a good idea to stay on top of the laws. The San Diego Union-Tribune explains 2021 brought about a range of new laws...
What do you know about financing your property developer goals?
While you may possess the right qualities for becoming a property developer in California, you may lack the financial reserves needed to get projects off the ground. How do you plead your case to people and organizations who may help? Chron offers insights for getting...
How do HOAs work?
In communities built by a single developer, HOAs or homeowners associations are typical. The HOA establishes the community rules and enforces them, as well as oversees any services to the neighborhood. If you purchase a home that is part of an HOA, then you need to...
Understand commercial lease terms before you sign
When you want to lease a spot for your business, you might be shocked to learn about all of the different things that go into a commercial lease. Making sure that you understand the lease in its entirety is critical, and it must occur before you sign anything.There...
The impact of public policy on real estate in California
There are a wide variety of factors that impact the real estate market, especially in a state the size of California. What matters most in northern California may not be much of a factor in southern California, for example. However, the public policy set by state...
Home sale statistics on the rise in Southern California
When the local and national economies are in good shape, the housing market is usually in good shape too. For those who are selling real estate in Southern California, times are good. However, there are deals for buyers who are willing to do their homework and...
How would an economic recession impact real estate investment?
For several years the national economy has been in great shape, including the economy in California. The stock market is strong and so is the real estate market - two of the pillars of our economic power. However, for a few months now our readers may have been seeing...