Recently in the U.S. housing market, there has been a remarkable increase in the number of renters versus the number of homeowners. This large economic paradigm shift brings with it plenty of incredible opportunities in the multi-family housing sector, but with that...
The nighttime howls cut the evening sky and the stars with it. Stampeding cloven hooves pack the earth tight beneath them, anything else unfortunate enough to be standing in the wrong place when the horde moves by being unceremoniously trampled. Steam spouts forth...
We've discussed the basics of the mechanics' lien, that is has nothing to do with your mechanic, and how to avoid one, but what do you do when it's past that point? What do you do when a mechanics' lien is filed on your property? The first step is to determine the...
If you've ever had the need to hire a contractor for a project, you've probably signed a contract. Do you remember what was included in the contract? Did you read through the entire contract from start to finish? Do you know what every clause meant and intended to...
We've already talked about what easements are and how they affect your property as well as how to create one, but there's one more major issue that we haven't covered. In some instances, you may need to terminate a real estate easement. Is it possible? The simple...
If you aren't sure what it means when a contract or document refers to an easement or "The Right of Way" you could end up in the midst of a transaction that carries unknown implications. In fact, if you aren't careful, you could end up realizing those implications...
Knowing your facts can mean the difference between a good deal and a bad deal; a successful transaction and a failed one. If you are involved in Southern California real estate or property development and you haven't yet brushed up on all things easement and rights of...
In previous articles, we've discussed easements or "right of ways" and how they are used. Generally speaking, an easement or "right of way" grants one person or entity the right to use another person or entity's property. As is obvious, this can come with a number of...
The business of being a landlord is complicated. Landlords are responsible for potentially complex maintenance and repairs, negotiating the terms of the lease, ensuring rents are paid in a timely manner, assessing any fees for damages or late payments, and so much...
Apartment owners understand that the amount of profits they end up with is a direct result of the amount of money they are able to finance when they purchase or refinance alongside the price that they ultimately obtain for the property upon its sale. A savvy investor...
