What Home Buyers Should Know About Disclosure

What Home Buyers Should Know About Disclosure

Trust Your Real Estate Agent But Verify the Documents Buying a new home looks easy on HGTV shows – even fun! Except when it’s not. Some buyers believe they have finally bought their dream home, only to wake up in a nightmare of major, unforeseen problems with a house...
Find a Licensed, Insured Contractor

Find a Licensed, Insured Contractor

Finding a contractor you trust can present an overwhelming task in these times when good contractors are stretched thin and hard to find. You are absolutely not alone and. Competent contractors are out there – below are some ideas to keep your project on track....
CC&Rs – Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions

CC&Rs – Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions

If you live in a condominium or a planned community governed by a Homeowners Association (HOA), you have likely heard about Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions, which are commonly referred to as CC&Rs.  CC&Rs are legal documents containing rules and...
Understand the New ‘Just Cause’ Oakland Eviction Rules

Understand the New ‘Just Cause’ Oakland Eviction Rules

Severe housing shortages and persistent COVID economic impact in the Oakland metro area are finally moving the needle in favor of stricter tenants’ rights regarding eviction protection. Oakland voters made their support for at-risk tenants clear in November of 2022:...
What Tenants Need to Know About Rent Registries

What Tenants Need to Know About Rent Registries

There’s a new rule on the books for landlords in San Francisco, Oakland and other California cities. Buildings with 10+ residential units must be fully registered with the local rent boards. That means each unit’s unique “stats” must be on file (and updated annually)...