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Nothing beats the feeling of paying your dues completely. But before you celebrate, understand that this is only half the battle. If the paperwork stating that you have paid off your property debt is not in the County Recorder’s office, these effectively still exist....
When you plan to sell your home and move to a new neighborhood, title issues can come up during escrow and put your timeline at risk. In California, the escrow process often exposes competing ownership claims before your sale closes. A quiet title action gives you a...
Property title defects are legal problems that can affect ownership rights or claims on real estate. These issues can prevent the owner from selling the property, lead to expensive disputes or even threaten ownership after years of purchase. If you are looking to buy...
Among the most valuable assets a person can inherit is a home, especially in California where prices are among the highest in the country. It can also be one of the more complex assets one can inherit, particularly if it has to go through probate. If you inherit a...
The title records for a property determine its owner and also who might have some financial rights protected by the property's value. Unfortunately for those who own real property in California, blemishes on their title records can quickly complicate real estate...
The real estate market is unpredictable, to say the least. Buyers have to be ready for prices to fluctuate and for supply or demand to change suddenly. In the last few years, prices have increased steadily, and now many markets are witnessing sale prices slipping....
Sharing ownership of real property with someone else is an intentional decision. People buy property with friends, romantic partners and family members to reduce their housing costs or to generate income by repairing and reselling or possibly renting out the property...
The title records maintained by the state are what allow you to claim ownership of your home. You must execute a deed when you assume ownership, and the former owner will also need to sign a deed taking their name off of title. You must update the formal records to...
Divorces with significant property can easily become messy, as spouses may do things that are uncharacteristically cruel or unethical. For example, someone who has never taken an issue with supporting the family may come to resent the financial demands of their ex as...
Buying a home is a big step in many people’s lives. You may have saved for years to get to this point, and now you want to purchase the perfect property for you and your family. While this should be an exciting and even fun moment in your life, it can be a risk to...