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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.…
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…
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.
Barking Dogs Make Trouble for HOAs and Neighborhood Relations
As a leading California home inspection company we have encountered our fair share of unruly pets. But we only have to spend a few of hours with the noise of a…
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…
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…
Residential Landlords Required to Disclose Flood Hazard Information
Last fall the California Legislature passed into law an amendment to existing residential housing disclosure laws that mandates full disclosure in leasing or rental contracts of any known flooding risks. This…
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…
Construction Worker Shortage Drives Up Costs and Slows Growth
The Bay Area and Sacramento housing markets are booming once again. Factors driving that trend: Home prices are consistently rising as demand remains strong. State and municipal initiatives to encourage denser…
