For most people, buying a single family home or condominium is the largest purchase they will make in their lifetime. The purchase agreement is the contract signed by both the buyer and the seller. It is the document that legally formalizes the transaction and...
Californians have choices when they need an inspection before they buy a home. You can hire a licensed contractor or a certified inspector. What is the difference? A licensed contractor can inspect your home using their knowledge of construction, plumbing and...
A huge jury verdict recently happened which will dramatically alter how home buyers, sellers and their agents deal with real estate commission payments. The changes will impact you if you are buying or selling a single-family home. Knowing how to navigate the new...
Rights and rules about shared property: Protecting your rights is a serious consideration when entering into a shared property agreement. While joint tenancy and tenancy in common are often confused, there are distinct advantages and disadvantages with each. To make...
It is not a good sign when you realize the home you purchased only a few months ago is literally taking on water after a period of serious rain. You discover the source of the problem is a runoff stream from your neighbor’s yard, an issue was not mentioned in the...
Remember the inspection you paid for or the seller paid for before purchasing your current home? Do you recall the itemized, full disclosure forms and explanations provided by the previous owner? Now that the heavy rains started and you have a very leaky roof and...