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Flipping Houses: Is it a Good Investment Strategy for You?
Perhaps you are a savvy investor, and recognize that the concern over the global market is a passing affair and artificial in nature. You, the next Buffet, believe now is the time to get into the business of flipping houses. Given the low mortg...
Fires in California: Be Prepared
There has been a recent outbreak of fires in California, the Saddle Ridge fire, the Tick fire, the Getty fire, and the Kincade fire. As such, it would be prudent for those who live in Encino, Tarzana, Sherman Oaks, and Studio City to familiariz...
Grey Skies Are Gonna’ Clear Up: The C.A.R.’s 2020 Housing Market Forecast
The California Association of Realtors (“CAR”) has released its forecast of the housing market for 2020, and the general conclusion is that while the low rates will help sales in California, the skyrocketing costs of homes paired with the u...
Haunted Houses and the Law
It’s that time of year again, which means we get to revisit one of our favorite Real Estate cases (not because it’s particularly important, but because it’s particularly funny – and relevant). Today, we discuss Stambovsky v. Ackley. ...
Key Questions to Ask Before Looking to Buy a Home
You can read every article we have ever posted, and you have still only have scratched the surface of just how nuanced real estate can be. You’ve probably even wondered why real estate agents make so much money when either you think it’s no...
New Construction Market Set to Rebound Significantly
Many people who purchase property as an investment realize the value of tearing down old houses and building newer, sexier, houses in their place. However, new constructions have dropped by 9% since September, which may cause people in the busi...
Halloween and Premises Liability
Halloween is just around the corner, and hopefully you’re gearing up to decorate like a mad man. Now this author would be dishonest if they said they weren’t writing about Halloween decorations as an excuse to discuss premises liability; bu...
Staying on Top of Your Roof So You Don’t Have to Spend Big Bucks to Have Someone Else on Top of Your Roof
An ode to your roof, the unsung hero of your home – end of ode, but don’t be aloof. Most homeowners don’t pay much attention to their roof until it’s far too late. Massive repairs are incredibly expensive, and a massive waste when you c...