In the fast-paced, highly regulated world of real estate, brokers and agents are tasked with more than just facilitating transactions between buyers and sellers. One crucial responsibility that often gets overlooked is the need to document and preserve all forms…
More and more California property owners are confronted with individuals who have taken up habitation on their land and refuse to leave, called “squatters.” A squatter is a person who occupies real property without ownership rights or permission from the…
Short-term vacation rentals have been very popular in California the past ten (10) years or so. With such popularity, challenges arise for the property owner wishing to undertake a vacation rental business, and for the licensed real estate agent who…
An accessory dwelling unit (ADU) is a secondary housing unit on a single-family residential lot in California that is a separate and distinct living unit than the main residence. Many ADUs in California are rented out by the property owner…
In California, there are distinct differences between an accessory dwelling unit (ADU) and an accessory living quarter (ALQ). This article explains the differences. ADUs and ALQs increase the supply of independent and affordable housing. They provide additional income for a…
California has several new laws affecting real estate and housing coming into effect at various dates in 2024: Tenants’ Rights Assembly Bill 12 Landlords in California have been allowed to charge two months’ rent as a security deposit for unfurnished…
Having a new licensed real estate agent is exciting, yet challenging for the broker of record and the new licensee. Standard protocol for a new real estate licensee by any brokerage includes: 1. Verify that the new real estate licensee…
Property owners, property managers and real estate agents face a lot of hidden dangers from a risk management perspective in remodeling and repairing structures and maintaining and improving the property’s grounds. People that can assist the property owner, property manager…
