California is known for having some of the most expensive real estate in the country. This is especially true in Los Angeles. Like most of the rest of the country, the values of real estate properties have been dramatically increasing over the last few years. If...
Resolving a business dispute in court is not always the ideal solution. It can be very expensive to go to court, and you may have to wait months before you have a hearing in front of a judge. You also have to worry about what the other party might say in court and how...
You spent many years working in the real estate industry and have now used this experience to build your own company. So far, you’ve made wise investments and your balance sheets are looking good. Part of making sound investments also includes knowing when to walk...
The lack of affordable housing in California – particularly in the Los Angeles and San Francisco areas – has long been a problem. State lawmakers have been attempting to tackle it via legislation that would provide more and lower-priced housing within a finite amount...
The first few months of your partnership can make you think everything will run perfectly, just as you envisioned. However, the good times may only last a while as things could change along the way, and you may no longer get along with your partners like before. A...
A commercial landlord may buy a property with some ideas already in mind about the type of businesses they would like to have in that space. Maybe they just think it fits the area or it fits the type of building that they bought. In any case, it’s their property and...
Most people who invest in home purchases hire an inspector to ensure the place they’re buying isn't a fixer-upper. Home inspectors cover a wide range of issues in homes. Inspectors, however, can fail to do their job and cause investors to sink money into poorly...
You may have found the perfect location for your business – but now you have to hash out the details of your lease with the potential landlord. Unlike residential leases, almost everything in a commercial lease is up for negotiation. That includes certain “use”...
A business partner should be trustworthy and beneficial to a business. You should be able to rely on your partner to challenge the business and bring out new ways to improve the quality of work. Without them, you may feel your business wouldn’t be where it is today....
A positive side effect of business success and growth is gaining more and more customers. You might soon need to consider leasing industrial warehouse space to continue meeting customer demands. These facilities can fill several needs, from facilitating product...