Real Estate

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...

When you’re trying to sell property, one of the last things you’ll want to see if that there is a cloud on the title. If there is a cloud on your home’s title, it means that there is some kind of a problem that could impact the sale of the property. A cloud can mean...

When you bought your house or investment property, your lender likely required you to have title insurance. Most people never need their title insurance and don't bother to learn very much about it. However, for those people who have a title issue arise with their...

The title to your real property is the key to proving ownership if it ever comes into question. You need the title if you ever plan on selling the property or transferring it to another person. If you learn that there are issues with the title, you need to ensure that...