When you buy or sell real estate, you’ll likely hear, “You should get an attorney.” There are real estate transactions and negotiations that will require an attorney. You might want to buy a foreclosed property but not know the risks. You may be considering a short sale to avoid a foreclosure. Or, other real estate […]
New Laws In 2019 For Real Estate Disclosures In California
Assembly Bill (AB) 1289 recently made several changes to real estate disclosure requirements. These changes are effective January 1, 2019. One decidedly positive change the new law has made is to move legislative language away from the more antiquated terms, “selling agent” and “listing agent” in favor of the clearer and more universally recognized “buyer’s agent” and […]
What You Need to Know About Construction Defect Litigation
When there is a defect in the material, workmanship or design of a building, it can bring about liability issues and costly expenses. These building flaws are known as construction defects, and they can endanger people’s lives if the factors causing these defects are left unaddressed. Sometimes the legal process of construction defect litigation is […]
Don’t Make These Common Mistakes When Drafting a Contract
A handshake has long been accepted as a gesture of trust. However, a properly constructed contract delivers the peace-of-mind that a simple handshake cannot, particularly when the unexpected occurs. It is essential that any party to a contract avoid common pitfalls, because mistakes may lead to protracted litigation or unforeseen outcomes. When you educate […]
What to Know When Filing For Bankruptcy
Bankruptcy is one of the most misunderstood actions that can be taken regarding your overall socioeconomic status, filing for bankruptcy could either prove to be one of the best, or worst things you’ve ever done. Indeed, while many people believe it to be an easy way out of a sticky financial situation, depending on […]
Most Common Mistakes in Personal Injury Cases
Staying healthy is critical for managing your day-to-day life. An injury makes going to work, caring for family members, and spending time with friends much harder – if not impossible. If you are involved in an accident that causes you physical harm, what you do next may affect the outcome of your case. This is particularly […]
Common Legal Mistakes During Foreclosure
Foreclosures across the country have decreased over the years from 2.9 million in 2010 to 676,535 in 2017– a 76-percent decrease. However, foreclosures are still very real. Research from property database curator ATTOM Data Solutions indicated that foreclosures saw a 44-percent increase in July 2018, and California is not exempt. Foreclosures may happen but […]
The Guide to Handling Contract Disputes and Contract Breaches
Whether you are receiving payment for goods and services that you provide, or you are paying someone else to supply you with goods and services, there is a contract involved. Sometimes the contract is verbal, and other times it is written and signed by the parties included in the transaction. In certain situations, a contract […]
The Loan Modification Guide
Your mortgage is the most important loan that you have. If you fall behind on your payments, you can lose more than your house. You can lose your home, the center of your family. You should never wait to act until you are in danger of foreclosure. If you are having problems meeting your […]
5 Tips to Avoid Foreclosure
If you are having financial difficulties, you may fear that you won’t be able to keep up with your mortgage. Perhaps you are already behind in your payments, so those dreaded foreclosure notices are showing up in your mailbox, and you’ve been ducking phone calls from your lender. While it is tempting to hide […]