Real Estate Attorney Nancy Chillag

author of…
How to Survive A Remodel

Insurance during a construction project is critical. Your contractor should
have various types of insurance in place, such as general liability insurance,
worker’s compensation insurance, automobile insurance. But you need
insurance too! Check with your current homeowner’s insurance representative.
If you are going to live in the property you […]

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Choosing an architect for your project. I strongly recommend that you interview several architects and/or designers. You can find them by talking to friends and relatives who have done a remodel to see who they used and whether they liked the person. You may also want to find some homes that reflect […]

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Adventures in Short Sale Purchasing
Many investors and potential home buyers who have been reluctant to enter the housing market in recent years are starting to perk up now at the thought buying a discounted property through a short sale.
Some Basics:
What is a short sale? This is when the borrower owes the bank more […]

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When do the “what-ifs” multiply exponentially?
The number one mistake made when negotiating a residential real estate
transaction is when participants lack understanding of the responsibilities
of all of the players. This is even more true when non-married, co-buyers
are purchasing a property. That’s when “what-ifs” just multiply exponentially.
Proper Planning Prevents Perplexing Problems

Real estate attorney Nancy […]

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Adventures in Short Sale Purchasing
Many investors and potential home buyers who have been reluctant to enter the housing market in recent years are starting to perk up now at the thought buying a discounted property through a short sale.
Some Basics:
What is a short sale? This is when the borrower owes the bank more […]

[Read more →]

Real Estate Attorney Nancy Chillag

author of…
How to Survive A Remodel

Insurance during a construction project is critical. Your contractor should
have various types of insurance in place, such as general liability insurance,
worker’s compensation insurance, automobile insurance. But you need
insurance too! Check with your current homeowner’s insurance representative.
If you are going to live in the property you […]

[Read more →]

Real Estate Attorney Nancy Chillag

author of…
How to Survive A Remodel

Insurance during a construction project is critical. Your contractor should
have various types of insurance in place, such as general liability insurance,
worker’s compensation insurance, automobile insurance. But you need
insurance too! Check with your current homeowner’s insurance representative.
If you are going to live in the property you […]

[Read more →]

Should you have a written contract for a remodel?
Yes, yes, yes, you need a written contract! The days of handshakes are long gone.

The construction process is so complex that it is better for all parties if various issues are dealt with in writing. Some contractors will still expect you to let […]

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Adventures in Short Sale Purchasing
Many investors and potential home buyers who have been reluctant to enter the housing market in recent years are starting to perk up now at the thought buying a discounted property through a short sale.
Some Basics:
What is a short sale? This is when the borrower owes the bank more than […]

[Read more →]

 
Things have been pretty quiet in the California disclosure world over the past year. In 2006, changes occurred for Megan’s Law, airport influence areas, supplemental taxes, and the methamphetamine lab disclosure. 2007 saw no significant changes and apparently 2008 will be pretty quiet as well.

One relatively minor change will likely come as a […]

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