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New Real Estate Laws in 2025!
Starting in 2025, there are several new laws that impact real estate. ADU Laws: Extends the Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) amnesty law to...
5 Common Rent Scams Landlords Should Be Aware Of
Money wiring scam: An applicant overpays with a forged check and requests the excess to be wired back. The check bounces, leaving the...
How to Navigate the Path of the Unrepresented Buyer
In the post-NAR world, more buyers are choosing to buy a home without an agent. Diving into the California real estate market without a...
What is a Buyer's Representation Agreement and Why You Need a Buyer's Agent
BUYER'S REPRESENTATION AGREEMENT: By now you've probably heard about the significant changes happening in the world of residential real...
The Revised RPA-the Changes You Need to Know!
The California Residential Purchase Agreement and Joint Escrow Instructions (C.A.R. Form RPA) was revised in both June and July. Three...
Landlord Guidelines Regarding the Security Deposit Refund Process
The following items are what landlords sometimes do not understand about the security deposit refund process: Taking Too Long: California...
Additional Requirements to California's Tenant Protection Act
SB 567 directly impacts two sets of property owners – Fix and Flip investors planning to substantially remodel or rebuild a property for...
Security Deposit Law Changes on July 1, 2024!
Overview A security deposit is money, usually 1 to 2 month's rent, that a landlord holds in case the tenant causes any damage to the...
Evictions during COVID
Millions of California renters are at risk of eviction as tenant protections soon expire, raising fears of a mass surge in homelessness...
Nationwide Protests and Demand for Institutional Reforms
As many people are aware, there have been protests around the country as well as around the world after the brutal and senseless murder...
Changes to California Landlord-Tenant Laws
AB 1482 passed, which limits statewide annual rent increases and puts in place just-cause eviction protections for tenants. The bill...
Being a Court Appointed Referee
Disputes among co-owners of real property can sometimes be difficult and costly to resolve. They may arise from differences about the use...
2017 Real Estate Market Forecast
Trends to expect within the real estate market in 2017.
Deficiency Judgments in California
Learn more about California's anti-deficiency laws and its impact on judgments.
Partition of Real Estate in California
Understanding partition action in California.
Foreclosure: Judicial vs. Nonjudicial
Understanding judicial versus nonjudicial foreclosures.
Thank You Michigan Alumni Association!
Michigan Alumni Association adds Stack the Legal Odds in Your Favor, co-authored by Sara Naheedy (B.S. '03), to its list of Alumni Books.
A Much Needed Legal Self Help Book
Smart Play Publishing announced the release of its highly acclaimed book, Stack the Legal Odds in Your Favor, co-authored by Sara Naheedy and Tom Scott with foreword written by Dr. Ron Paul.
Benefits of Filing An Interpleader Lawsuit
Our firm has been successfully handling interpleader cases among other legal issues for escrow companies.
Stack The Legal Odds In Your Favor Now Published
Sara Naheedy co-authors legal self-help book with foreword by Dr. Ron Paul.
Security Deposit Basics
California laws are stringent when it comes to landlords returning security deposits to tenants.
New Legislation Introduced to Protect Dual Nationals From Visa Waiver Restrictions
Representatives Justin Amash (R-MI.), John Conyers (D-MI), Thomas Massie (R-KY), and Debbie Dingell (D-MI) introduced legislation that would strike the dual nationality provisions contained in the visa waiver program passed into law in late 2015.
House Passes Visa Waiver Bill To Tighten Travel Restrictions
Following the recent terror attacks in Paris and San Bernardino, the U.S. House of Representatives moved yesterday to restrict travel to the U.S. by passing a bill that would tighten travel restrictions for those entering the country.
What Is A Seller Obligated To Disclose?
In California, like many other states, a residential real estate property seller must make certain disclosures.
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