Real estate developers have a hard job. Property investing is an expensive industry that requires putting a lot of money at significant risk. Developing a property to turn a profit takes time, effort, and most of a person’s attention. So, when legal disputes arise,...
A lot of boundary disputes involve fences. For instance, you may believe that the new fence that the business owner who owns the property next to yours just put up is actually on the wrong lot. You think it’s a few yards onto your property, essentially allowing that...
Businesses and private investors in California know the value of commercial real estate holdings, thus prompting many to look for whatever opportunities become available to build up such properties. As is the case across all real estate segments, often the key to a...
If you own or rent a commercial unit in a building with other owners or renters, there is a good chance you have at least one party wall. Party walls are simply the walls between two or more separately owned properties. Keeping party walls in good condition is in the...
Disclosures in real estate tell a potential buyer about issues or areas of concern that relate to a property. For example, a disclosure may let a buyer know the property contains lead paint. There are some required disclosures in California for commercial properties....
As a landlord, you probably do not like to think about disputing with your tenants. Most landlords hope for a cordial relationship with their tenants. Unfortunately, disputes do happen and you have to be prepared to handle them when they do. Moneycrashers has advice...
For many property owners, their homes represent many things, from reaching an important life stage to the centers of their families. Mortgage fraud, however, may jeopardize their homeownership, as well as bring other repercussions. Having an understanding of mortgage...
You know you want to develop commercial properties, but you have little experience in the field. Could a checklist help you experience peace of mind? Crexi offers tips for reducing risk when investing in business properties. Understand how to protect your time and...
As Los Angeles continues to struggle with an affordable housing crisis, the Department of Building and Safety and Mayor Eric Garcetti have introduced a program designed to offer fast approval for Accessory Dwelling Units. Developers who wish to build these structures...
Finding tenants for your rental property in California can be one of the trickiest parts of investment real estate. Reliable renters can reduce the need to find new tenants and protect you from vacancy costs. Good renters who want to extend their lease also give you...