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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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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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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Changes in the Air for Local Airport Influence Area Zoning Since January 2004, it has been required by sellers to disclose whether or not the property in question is within an Airport Influence Area. These areas outline where airport-related noise, overflight, safety factors may significantly affect the desirability of a property.
Two airports, San Francisco International […]

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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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Without the various natural hazards that occur in California such as earthquakes, floods, fires it’s unlikely we would have the great number of disclosure requirements we have today in our state.
But what started it all? How long have we had disclosure?

The San Fernando earthquake which occurred in February 1971 is the reason we have disclosure. […]

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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 […]

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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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As a native Californian, when I first heard the term “radon” I reacted like most Californians who look at earthquakes, floods, and fires as natural threats to their quality of life and said “hah! Not in California!…that’s a Midwest issue.” I have been in the business of disclosing for over 15 years and always take […]

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