California residents who get involved in real estate transactions oftentimes find that they need to familiarize themselves with certain legal terms in a hurry. “Escrow” is one such term. An escrow arrangement is common in both residential and commercial real estate...
With a little preparation and legal knowhow, you hope that your real estate transaction goes smoothly. But the truth is that these agreements often see challenges, and deals sometimes sour. When that happens, you might feel cheated and taken advantage of, but you...
Any real estate transaction in California has the potential to get complicated in a hurry, based on a wide variety of factors. Leases, financing agreements, homeowners’ association restrictions, zoning – these are all areas where potential buyers and sellers can run...
In San Francisco, when people decide they want to sell their home, they will automatically think about getting a realtor to handle the transaction for them. This is viewed as the easiest solution. However, the fees can be extensive and many might benefit from simply...
Housing is hard to come by these days, especially for renters with the high costs of living. Being a landlord is no walk in the park in today’s climate either. If you are a landlord, there can be unique difficulties to the business of housing, especially in...
Leasing space in the San Francisco area is difficult given housing and commercial space shortages as well as the cost of rent. Given this reality, you might find yourself in a difficult position where you have to balance your ability to retain your property while...
In this blog post, we are going to briefly explore one of the most controversial topics in Bay Area real estate: zoning. Yes, zoning -- municipal regulations governing land use -- may seem rather boring on the surface, but the subject touches on hot-button questions...
With the cost of housing and commercial properties as well as all the expenses associated with repairing properties in San Francisco, security deposits can play a significant role in your rental business. They can help you offset damage caused to your property by...
Leasing a commercial space in the Bay Area is much more labor intensive than leasing a residential property. Before you choose a space to lease, you should find answers to the following questions: Who owns the property? Who is the landlord? Are there other tenants on...
It can be shocking to find out that the government intends to take your property for its own use. When this happens, it can feel unfair, like you’re being cheated out of what you’ve worked hard to acquire. You might also find yourself worried about what the future has...