If you have inherited a house, you may have several questions about selling the home. Do you need probate? Can you sell the home without probate or court approval? This article answers these and other common questions surrounding selling a […]
Summary: Joint tenancy includes the right of survivorship Tenants in common passes inheritance to heirs, not necessarily their spouse/partner 9 States have community property laws Changing the type of vesting requires a new deed New homeowners often ask, “What is […]
Real estate predictions for 2022 We asked several real estate professionals and experts to get out their crystal ball and give us their best real estate predictions for 2022. We wanted to know if real estate prices would continue to […]
Wondering how much your property taxes will be after you buy your home? This article looks at how property taxes are calculated and how to take advantage of your California Homeowner’s Exemption. Additionally, we’ll look at you might be able […]
Summary: Title problems can occur from human error or fraud Defects in title are one reason why we use title insurance Title problems may not show up until after closing There are legal requirements to be able to sign a […]
Summary: There is less protection with quitclaim deeds than Grant or Warranty Deeds Quitclaim deeds are commonly used for transfers without title insurance Quitclaim deeds can make a property hard to sell in the future You cannot remove yourself from […]
Summary: Avoid using friends for property managers unless they are well versed in local laws Use social media to find other landlords who can give referrals Hiring a property manager is like hiring a business partner You need to manage […]
It’s not what anyone expected. Everyone thought the home would sell quickly. But after several weeks on the market, all you have to show for all of your work, is a stack of Realtor business cards on the kitchen counter. […]
[Update: On July 23, 2021 a U.S. Court of Appeals ruled that the CDC Eviction Moratorium exceeded the CDC’s legal authority. President Biden was urging Congress to extend the ban before it expired on July 31. However, with such short […]