CALIFORNIA SUPREME COURT RULES THAT DUAL AGENCY CREATES DOUBLE FIDUCIARY DUTY FOR AGENTS

• Post published:November 28, 2016
• Post category:Agency/Disclosure

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A LISTING AGENT IS NOT LIABLE TO THE BUYER FOR MAKING A STATEMENT OF FACT REGARDING THE PROPERTY THAT IS ACCURATE BUT OUTDATED. THE SELLING AGENT IS LIABLE FOR FAILING TO EXPLAIN IT.

• Post published:April 21, 2014
• Post category:Disclosure/Fraud

Continue ReadingA LISTING AGENT IS NOT LIABLE TO THE BUYER FOR MAKING A STATEMENT OF FACT REGARDING THE PROPERTY THAT IS ACCURATE BUT OUTDATED. THE SELLING AGENT IS LIABLE FOR FAILING TO EXPLAIN IT.

COURT CONFIRMS $100,000 JUDGMENT AGAINST PROPERTY OWNER WHO CUT DOWN A TREE STRADDLING THE PROPERTY LINE WITH HIS NEIGHBOR

• Post published:October 12, 2012
• Post category:Boundary Line Disputes/Damages

Continue ReadingCOURT CONFIRMS $100,000 JUDGMENT AGAINST PROPERTY OWNER WHO CUT DOWN A TREE STRADDLING THE PROPERTY LINE WITH HIS NEIGHBOR

AFTER JANUARY 1, 2013, HOMEOWNERS WHO REFINANCE PURCHASE MONEY LOANS AND THEN DEFAULT, WILL RETAIN ANTI-DEFICIENCY PROTECTION FOLLOWING FORECLOSURE

• Post published:September 17, 2012
• Post category:Foreclosure/Loan Modifications/Loans/New real estate laws in CA/Real Estate

Continue ReadingAFTER JANUARY 1, 2013, HOMEOWNERS WHO REFINANCE PURCHASE MONEY LOANS AND THEN DEFAULT, WILL RETAIN ANTI-DEFICIENCY PROTECTION FOLLOWING FORECLOSURE

CALIFORNIA HOMEOWNER BILL OF RIGHTS BECOMES LAW JANUARY 1, 2013

• Post published:July 30, 2012
• Post category:Foreclosure/Loan Modifications/New real estate laws in CA/Real Estate/Short sales

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RESPA DOES NOT PROHIBIT UNEARNED FEES CHARGED BY A SINGLE SETTLEMENT SERVICE PROVIDER

• Post published:June 4, 2012
• Post category:Loans/Real Estate/RESPA

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HOMEOWNER WHO LOST HOME IN FORECLOSURE CAN SUE TO SET ASIDE TRUSTEE SALE IF LOAN WAS PREDATORY

• Post published:February 15, 2012
• Post category:Foreclosure/Real Estate

Continue ReadingHOMEOWNER WHO LOST HOME IN FORECLOSURE CAN SUE TO SET ASIDE TRUSTEE SALE IF LOAN WAS PREDATORY

NEW LAWS AFFECTING REAL ESTATE IN 2012

• Post published:January 12, 2012
• Post category:Disclosure/Foreclosure/New real estate laws in CA/Real Estate

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NEW LAW PROTECTS HOMEOWNERS FROM LOAN LIABILITY AFTER A SHORT SALE

• Post published:July 26, 2011
• Post category:New real estate laws in CA/Real Estate/Short sales

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DRE TAKES ACTION AGAINST BROKER FOUND LIABLE FOR FRAUD IN MISREPRESENTING THE SQUARE FOOTAGE OF A RESIDENCE

• Post published:July 12, 2011
• Post category:Damages/Deposit/Disclosure/Fraud/Real Estate

Continue ReadingDRE TAKES ACTION AGAINST BROKER FOUND LIABLE FOR FRAUD IN MISREPRESENTING THE SQUARE FOOTAGE OF A RESIDENCE