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July 26 2008 Real Estate Mediation Services
I recently was asked to mediate a dispute over non-disclosure issues in Alameda County.
In this case its a dispute between buyers and sellers over non-disclosure issues.
One of the main issues and potential cost for litigation or arbitration is over plumbing defects.
The … (3 comments)
I just presented a talk to broker/owners of the San Jose real estate board, called Santa Clara County Association. In it, I give them my experience as an expert in real estate litigation, as well as my 30 + years as an agent and manager of large real estate offices.
Sunday is like a kickback day church; practice a little music and just chill. The day always start with checking the net for our ranking since most updates are made over the weekend. 
10 Questions to Ask the Condo Board 
When I first started blogging I thought it was no different than what I used to do years ago, which was constantly update my webpage. The whole thing involved ftp uploads and a wee bit of code, but it was fun and it kept the content fresh. 
The case of a California couple who are suing their real estate agent because they feel they overpaid for their home in 2004 has ignited a firestorm within the real estate community. The N.Y. Times featured the case in a recent article, and the Today Show will also apparently be running … (28 comments)
What does suitability mean? If your a financial planner and you've passed your series 6 or 8 license requirements, you know that suitability can apply on many levels with each client. I was speaking to one of my neighbors who happens to be vice president of one of the largest insurance … (0 comments)
Is so tempting to give legal advice. I don't know why but it is so very tempting to show our knowledge (or ignorance) of the law. Perhaps it is all those years of Court TV, or maybe those two courses in business law that we had to take to graduate, or … (1 comments)
I have posted a few blogs about patently frivolous lawsuits and received some entertaining feedback (the most recent here: http://activerain.com/blogsview/215059/Frivolous-Lawsuits-now-Edwards). Some lawsuits which sound frivolous probably have merit, and others that might have merit in reality might be frivolous. How do you really know? I was curious what folks thought about … (1 comments)
There is a law on the books in California dealing with investor buyers (buyers who do not intend to occupy the property) being represented by agents and brokers. 
What do you need to know before you submit an offer to buy a condo? What is your lender likely to require before they agree to finance your purchase? What exactly is owner occupancy, and how can it affect your abililty to get a loan? Getting answers to these simple questions … (0 comments)
Injunction Entered against Minnesota CallerA Minnesota federal court has entered an injunction against Ryan Swanberg (“Caller”), who had threatened real estate brokerages across the country with litigation last fall for not complying with his request for their company “Do Not Call” policy within five days of the request. The injunction … (1 comments)
Litigation is costing the real estate industry millions of dollars every year, and that cost is increasing. The good old days when deals were cinched with a handshake are gone, and have been since the early sixties when real estate agents began to be sued as though they were vagrants selling … (1 comments)
Today, as part of my title agency class, we learned about wills, trusts, corporations & other less than interesting stuff. The most compelling information (and certainly what relates to real estate agents) is how your clients take title to their property. While title agents are not allowed to give advice as … (3 comments)