In the late fall of 2024, the United States District Court for the Western District of Missouri granted final approval of the National Association of Realtor® (NAR) proposed settlement agreement. This agreement was to resolve class action claims related to…
VIDEO WEBINAR SUMMARY In today’s ever-evolving California real estate market, understanding current trends in Errors & Omissions (E&O) claims is critical for real estate agents and brokers looking to stay protected. In this informative webinar, Laura Prouse of CRES Insurance…
Selling or purchasing properties in fire-prone regions, such as Pacific Palisades and Altadena in Southern California that were damaged by fire, comes with unique challenges. Wildfire risks and/or damage caused by wildfire not only affect property value and buyer interest…
What is a Subpoena? The purpose of a subpoena is to obtain documentation or information from a person or entity who is not a party to the lawsuit. The subpoena will require YOU to appear, produce documents or both. The…
California Penal Code Section 396 discusses overpricing of goods and services following state of emergency or major disaster. Fire is included as an emergency under the Code section. The Code explains: “While the pricing of consumer goods and services is…
In the fast-paced, highly regulated world of real estate, brokers and agents are tasked with more than just facilitating transactions between buyers and sellers. One crucial responsibility that often gets overlooked is the need to document and preserve all forms…
*Clips & References "He just died last night" video clip. Adam Mckay, Jon Brion, Hal Willner & Bruce Fowler, R. G. (2008) STEP BROTHERS. USA. If you’re a real estate professional, you know it’s important to manage risk and…
More and more California property owners are confronted with individuals who have taken up habitation on their land and refuse to leave, called “squatters.” A squatter is a person who occupies real property without ownership rights or permission from the…
