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POLL: Have buyer inquiries into natural hazards changed in 2022?

by ft Editorial Staff | Jun 6, 2022 | Reader Polls, Real Estate | 0

This week’s poll asks real estate professionals to consider how homebuyers view natural hazards in 2022.

Real estate’s lead-based paint epidemic — decades of damage reaches a boiling point

by Madison Hart | May 9, 2022 | Feature Articles, Real Estate | 0

If you’re dealing with homes built prior to 1978, then this article offers full coverage of recent findings in lead-based paint hazards. What do real estate professionals have to do in terms of disclosing the correct information? Read on to find out.

Is a local agency liable for a pedestrian’s fall caused by a divot in an alleyway?

by Ariel Calvillo | Feb 21, 2022 | Los Angeles-Santa Barbara-Ventura, Real Estate, Recent Case Decisions | 0

Martinez v. City of Beverly Hills

All about hazard insurance proceeds

by ft Editorial Staff | Jul 14, 2014 | Feature Articles, Finance, Real Estate | 2

Learn about the lender’s ability to apply the proceeds from a hazard insurance claim to the balance due on the loan or release the proceeds from a hazard insurance claim to the owner to rebuild improvements.

The wrap-around blanket of homeowners insurance

by Sarah Cantino | Jul 3, 2012 | Feature Articles, Real Estate | 4

This article presents information on the function and coverage of homeowners insurance policies.

The Natural Hazard Disclosure Statement (NHD): included in marketing packages to create transparency and attract buyers

by Connor P. Wallmark | Jul 8, 2010 | Feature Articles, Real Estate | 5

This article comments on the early use of the Natural Hazards Disclosure (NHD) statement by the listing agent when marketing property to properly inform a prospective buyer and the selling agent before the price is set and an offer is submitted to the seller. Also discussed is the liability protection afforded to the listing agent and seller by upfront delivery of the NHD.

Homebuyer beware: the real estate game lacks fair play

by ft Editorial Staff | Jan 5, 2010 | Feature Articles, Real Estate | 6

This article classifies participants in the real estate market, differentiating beneficial real estate participants from those that are harmful.

January 2010 SCW

by Connor P. Wallmark | Jan 4, 2010 | Real Estate | 0

Real estate related issues pending before the United States and California Supreme Courts.

Safety disclosures: crime and the prospective buyer

by Giang Hoang-Burdette | Dec 4, 2009 | Feature Articles, Real Estate | 0

This article discusses the routine use of a criminal activity disclosure as part of a selling agent’s duty to disclose and advise when assisting a buyer to locate a suitable property.

December 2009 SCW

by Connor P. Wallmark | Dec 1, 2009 | Real Estate | 0

Real estate related issues pending before the United States and California Supreme Courts.

November 2009 SCW

by Connor P. Wallmark | Nov 2, 2009 | Real Estate | 0

Real estate related issues pending before the United States and California Supreme Courts.

October 2009 SCW

by Connor P. Wallmark | Oct 1, 2009 | Real Estate | 0

Real estate related issues pending before the United States and California Supreme Courts.

Legislative Gossip

by ft Editorial Staff | Sep 14, 2009 | Pending Laws, Real Estate | 3

Stay on top of current pending California legislation affecting real estate!

September 2009 SCW

by Connor P. Wallmark | Sep 1, 2009 | Real Estate | 0

Real estate related issues pending before the United and California Supreme Courts.

August 2009 SCW

by Connor P. Wallmark | Aug 3, 2009 | Real Estate | 0

Real estate related issues pending before the United States and California Supreme Courts.

July 2009 SCW

by ft Editorial Staff | Jul 1, 2009 | Real Estate | 0

Real estate related issues pending before the United States and California Supreme Courts.

Lender, escrow and referral fees

by ft Editorial Staff | Jun 4, 2009 | Feature Articles, Finance, Real Estate | 1

This chapter analyzes redundant charges imposed on buyers and sellers for the basic services necessarily rendered by lenders, escrow companies and title insurance companies to earn the primary fee they charge. The hidden costs...