Amy Thomas | firsttuesday Journal

MyHome mortgage assistance for first-time homebuyers

Posted by Amy Thomas | Nov 17, 2015 | Finance, Loan Products, Real Estate |

CalHFA introduces a new mortgage assistance program for first-time homebuyers. What’s the catch?

Owners may prove uncontrollable circumstances to receive penalty abatement

Posted by Amy Thomas | Nov 11, 2015 | Laws and Regulations, New Laws, Real Estate |

An owner of real estate may now receive a penalty abatement judgment for their failure to timely file a change of ownership statement or annual property statement if they prove the failure was due to reasonable causes beyond their control.

Revocable transfer on death deed may be used as non-probate transfer of property

Posted by Amy Thomas | Nov 9, 2015 | Laws and Regulations, New Laws, Real Estate |

A revocable transfer on death deed (RTDD) may be recorded to transfer real estate upon the death of the owner without probate proceedings.

Is an owner required to reimburse a title insurer under an indemnity agreement when the insurer excludes mechanic’s liens from coverage?

Posted by Amy Thomas | Nov 4, 2015 | Laws and Regulations, Real Estate, Recent Case Decisions |

An owner of commercial property obtains a construction loan secured by a trust deed and obtains a title insurance policy. As a condition of the policy, the owner indemnifies the insurer against loss by mechanic’s liens.