Author: HomeGuardStaff
Natural Hazard Disclosure Company Offers Earthquake Preparedness Tips
Does Your California Natural Hazard Disclosure Report Show Significant Earthquake Risk? With tornadoes and hurricanes, there is often some advanced warning, even if it may only be a matter of minutes. This is not the case with earthquakes.
But The Seller Lied… | Guest Blog by California Attorney
Buyers have closed escrow and are introducing themselves to their new neighbor. The neighbor asks the buyers whether the sellers disclosed that during the listing of the property, a garden hose was run from inside the house out through the front window to discharge water from the crawlspace.
Drone Use on the Rise in California Home Inspection and Real Estate Marketing
Drones are increasingly being used for commercial purposes in a variety of industries. Their value to real estate agents and home inspection companies in particular continues to grow.
California Family Wins $1.6 Million Lawsuit Over Bed Bug Infestation: Jury Finds Landlord Responsible
A jury in Southern California found an apartment complex owner liable for a four-month-long bed bug infestation in 2012, and ordered the owner to pay the family a total of $1,593,500 for the damage and suffering they endured.
Spring Season Landscaping Ideas You’ll Love (Even if You Don’t Like Doing Yard Work)
Many California homeowners delight in the vibrant landscapes of spring. This does not mean, however, that every resident enjoys doing the work required to produce these gorgeous displays! Whether you don’t have the time to commit to an elaborate landscaping theme, or you simply would rather not spend much time working on the yard, you…
The Consequences of Breaching a Contract | Guest Blog by California Attorney
Breaching a contract can have various consequences for both the buyer and the seller. In the following article, David Hamerslough will review the consequences of cancelling a non-contingent contract with sellers shortly after signing. David graduated from the University of California, Berkeley with high honors and graduated from the Hastings College of Law. He has litigated…
New State Law SB442 (The Pool Safety Act) Mandates Expanded Safeguards for Home Swimming Pools or Spa
Home Inspectors in California have additional requirements to assess when inspecting a single-family residence with a swimming pool or spa. Based on a new law that went into effect on January 1st, 2018, Home Inspectors must now perform a visual, noninvasive inspection of seven specific drowning prevention safety features for each pool area. This bill…
Tips to Speed Up the Sale of Your Home
If, after several months of sitting on the market your Sacramento or Bay Area home isn’t selling, the problem could be easier to fix than you might suspect! there may be a variety of reasons for potential buyers not responding favorably. These could range from limited showing availability, to an unrealistic asking price, to a…
Homeowners: The Ultimate Pre Move-In Checklist!
Moving into a new home can be very exciting but a variety of important tasks must be done before you make the transition. Once you have taken care of these small details, moving will be a breeze as you start to settle into your new environment. Use the following checklist as a pre move-in guide.
