Another year has come and gone far too quickly. Over the past 12 months, our firm, our region, our state, and our country has seen a Read More > ...
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Farming and agriculture have played a significant role in the advancement of civilizations throughout history. Many cultures and religions around the world have festivals to celebrate Read More > ...
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Every ending is a beginning. The end of summer begins a new school year, with new challenges and opportunities. When escrow closes, one family’s adventure comes Read More > ...
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Heading in the Right Direction It is very easy to be pulled in several different directions during the busy real estate season. When making important decisions, Read More > ...
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Make the Most Out of Momentum The summer solstice occurred earlier this week, which means that it is now officially summer! Although, it has definitely Read More > ...
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Slowly, but surely, the temperature is beginning to rise. The days are getting a little bit longer, and the sun is getting a little bit brighter. Read More > ...
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All In at All Levels The real estate market in the San Francisco Bay Area is experiencing a pricing squeeze — limited supply of inventory Read More > ...
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Real Estate Law From All Sides The State Bar of California certifies attorneys as “specialists” in many different legal practice areas. Lawyers can be certified as Read More > ...
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Joyful and Triumphant The end of another year is upon us, and 2016 will surely be remembered for many years to come. May we all take Read More > ...
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Get Moving On Your Next Success Many new things are just on the horizon — a new year, a slate of new laws, and even Read More > ...
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A Season of Fellowship Throughout history, autumn has been associated with transition. Many beginnings and endings occur during the autumn season. As the weather begins Read More > ...
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Strive to Stay Ahead of the Curve The San Francisco Bay Area is the global epicenter of innovation. The entrepreneurial ecosystem allows for novel ideas Read More > ...
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The Nature of Success The world is composed of naturally-occurring elements that make up the essence of life — from the water we drink to Read More > ...
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Extend Your Reach to New Horizons The San Francisco Bay Area is home to some of the most innovative people and companies in the world. Read More > ...
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Timing & Preparation Creates Opportunities During the summer months, the Bay Area real estate market is brimming with opportunity. Agents are working fervently to take advantage Read More > ...
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The Law Is Not Always Clear Cut Spring means that the flowers are in bloom and the grass is green once again. The Bay Area has Read More > ...
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AVOID FOOLISH MISTAKES Ok..ok…you caught us. It’s not actually March anymore. Hopefully this is the tamest of the April Fool’s Day shenanigans through which you must Read More > ...
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LOOK BEFORE YOU LEAP Happy Leap Day! 2016 is a leap year, where we add an extra day to the calendar every four years to compensate Read More > ...
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Up to the Challenge 2015 is over, but the newness of 2016 fuels the creation of resolutions, goals, projections, and plans. Blank calendars to be filled. Read More > ...
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In 2015, we at Brewer Offord & Pedersen LLP celebrated our 20th anniversary of being in business. Since starting out as a solo practice in 1995, Read More > ...
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Liquidated Damages Clauses Palo Alto, California and the San Francisco Bay Area are home to some of the most expensive residential property in California. Most real Read More > ...
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Under a new California law passed in 2014 (AB 2018), licensed real estate salepersons can now represent themselves to the public as a “team” without having Read More > ...
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Why Lawyers Are Legally Prohibited From Helping You With Your Loan Mod For several years immediately following the crash of the real estate and financial markets Read More > ...
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Short sales are commanding a lot of attention these days, but from the Buyer’s perspective are they a bargain, or a bust? This article discusses a Read More > ...
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Subordination Agreement that Omits Intervening Deed of Trust Is Subject to Partial Subordination A fresh new case gives us the opportunity to study lien priorities and Read More > ...
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Regrettably, many homeowners these days are finding that their homes are under water, meaning they are worth less than the amount owed on them. Naturally, they Read More > ...
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Nancy Neighbor refers a plum listing to Andy Agent. Andy is considering sending a “gratuity” to Nancy. Andy knows Nancy fancies champagne, and Andy has found Read More > ...
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When a lender forecloses on a defaulted debt and the foreclosed security does not net enough money at the foreclosure sale to fully repay the debt, Read More > ...
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This question has now been considered in two significant appellate decisions. In the more recent of the two cases, the defendant sellers filed a cross-complaint. Did Read More > ...
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In an April 2005 appeal to the U.S. Bankruptcy Appellate Panel, the Appellate Court retroactively annulled the debtor’s automatic stay, thus validating a foreclosure that had Read More > ...
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GMAC Commercial Mortgage Corporation, finding that GMAC breached its Security Agreement with its borrower, 1601 McCarthy Boulevard, LLC. The jury found GMAC guilty of breach of Read More > ...
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If a seller successfully defends a lawsuit without first seeking mediation, is the seller eligible to recover attorney fees? This question has now been considered in Read More > ...
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A Broker Who Prepared The Loan Documents, Ordered Title Insurance and Dispersed the Funds, Did Not “Arrange” the Loan for Purposes of Exemption from Usury A Read More > ...
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Or When Is A Non-Judicial Foreclosure Sale Stayed By An Appeal Recently the California Court of Appeal (Second Dist.- Los Angeles) made a determination of whether Read More > ...
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The Newest Insurance Crisis – Will You Be The Next Victim? The Problem: Will your next home purchase or sale fall through because of little fellas Read More > ...
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The Legal Sausage You just discovered that the fence between your house and your neighbor’s, which has been there for years, is displaced from the true Read More > ...
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What Happens When You Buy A House That Is About To Be Foreclosed Upon? Recently the California Appellate Courts contemplated a situation where it appeared that Read More > ...
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California Franchise Tax Board Puts Burden on Buyer to Withhold Seller’s Tax Liability The Change to the California Tax Law Affecting Real Estate: A change in Read More > ...
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What Are Your Rights? Your property was in foreclosure but you had a plan to rescue it. You contacted the lender and reached an agreement to Read More > ...
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Do The OSHA (Occupational Safety & Health Administration) Rules Apply to You? Does Your Homeowner’s Insurance Protect You? THE PROBLEM: If your housecleaner, gardener, or handyman Read More > ...
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