Real estate is a volatile business.  Nothing in it is fixed in any true sense: Property values rise and fall, interest rates rise and fall, neighborhoods shift and evolve, and ideal home sizes and configurations change.  In such a changeable environment, disputes can simply be more chaos on top of existing chaos – especially when […]

If you have recognized the potential to resolve your legal dispute outside of the courtroom, your next step is probably considering a mediator.  This is a really important decision, since a trained and experienced mediator is much more likely to draw you case to a conclusion in an efficient manner.  When you hire the right […]

When buying and selling property, most people assume that once you sign a contract to buy or sell, it’s more or less a done deal.  Unfortunately as too many people already know, many real estate deals that seemed perfectly rock-solid can go sour, often unexpectedly and often causing real harm to one of the parties. […]

If you are purchasing (or planning to purchase) a home in California, it is important to know your rights as a consumer before you start your search. Many unscrupulous sellers and brokers rely on the fact that home buyers have not done their research and are not aware of their rights in the exchange. Such […]