On February 23, 2016, the 2016 Minimum Standard Detail Requirements for ALTA/NSPS Land Title Surveys will become effective (superseding the 2011 ALTA/ACSM standards).An overview of the changes (courtesy of Chicago Title Insurance Company) include (among others):...
Real Estate Transactions
Environmental Due Diligence Real Estate Transactions & Businesses
Real Estate Transactions and Business sales transaction generally view environmental due diligence for potential purchasers generally view environmental due diligence sufficient if a Phase I toxic environmental assessment is completed with a "clean" result or with...
Buying or selling a home or property? Think you don’t need a lawyer? Think Again!
Whether you're looking to buy or sell a home or any other type of property, you may want to consider consulting a local real estate attorney. Often times, buyers and sellers are already working with a real estate broker and mortgage lender and do not believe that an...
Real Estate Purchase and Sale Agreements in North County are Complex Contracts
If you are purchasing or selling raw land, commercial property, or investment property in North County the "Purchase and Sale Agreement" is much more than a document that says who is buying what from whom, and for how much. This is a strategic document designed...