Buying real estate for the first time can come with a high level of uncertainty. There are multiple steps involved and most first-time buyers easily get overwhelmed by the process. This often results in mistakes that can cost a lot of money, hours of frustration and...
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5 ways you can lose your liquor license — fast
Obtaining a liquor license is an arduous process that is often fraught with all kinds of difficulty -- but losing your license can happen very, very quickly. Whether your business relies on its liquor license as an essential part of its services or you just use the...
Who settles the issue when neighbors dispute a boundary?
When you buy a house, the seller may use landmarks to tell you where the boundary falls. They may point to a building, a fence or even a tree. Many people just assume that the verbally disclosed boundaries on their land that they learned years ago are accurate. Such...
Can state authorities force you to sell your home?
There is far less supply than demand on the San Diego real estate market these days. Buyers need to be competitive in what they offer regarding both price and terms for a purchase. Sellers are in an excellent position to maximize the return made on a real estate...
3 times a property easement will end on its own
Property owners in California negotiate easements with other owners for many reasons. Sometimes, an easement allows access to utilities or a source of water. Other times, an easement is necessary to access the property from public roads. People can end an easement...
Do you have to allow an emotional support animal in your rental property?
Being a landlord often means you need to carefully balance your own needs with what would be best for your current or prospective tenants. Few issues are as divisive for landlords and their tenants as the right to have an animal in a rental property. It is common for...
5 things to remember when starting a business
Anyone can have a business idea, yet few people do something with their idea. One of the main reasons is that starting a business is challenging. Rushing into starting a business is a mistake. You need create a solid foundation to grow upon. Skipping over steps at...
Can you trim your neighbor’s tree?
Boundary disputes often involve things like fences that have been constructed on the wrong side of the property line or structures -- sheds, garages, etc -- that are too close to the line. But man-made structures are not always the focal point. For instance, imagine...
When is real estate broker misrepresentation a violation of the law?
Whether you’re purchasing a property for yourself or as an investment, you probably depend a great deal upon the real estate broker’s descriptions and presentation of the property when making your decision. The importance of real estate brokers’ representations to the...
3 signs it may be time to end your business partnership
Business partnerships are a lot like marriages. When they work well, they benefit the people involved and everyone who interacts with them. When they start to fall apart, they can be a nightmare that causes financial loss and emotional strain. No matter how much...

