Most California real estate investors try to maintain an awareness of the ups and downs of the market. Fluctuations in the real estate market can go a long way in determining when it’s the right time to buy or sell a property. Recent market changes have led some...
Real Estate Law
How to approach a real estate tax reassessment appeal
Business owners face many challenges when it comes to taxation in California. Paying one’s real estate taxes can be costly, and when the property is reassessed, those taxes can continue to be higher with each reassessment. Fortunately, business owners can appeal a...
Investing in California’s real estate market
The housing market in California is slowly returning to the level where real estate investors feel comfortable buying new properties. Rents are continuing to rise in some areas, which means it can be the ideal time for investors to add to their rental portfolio. Those...
Preparing for changes in the commercial real estate market
The commercial real estate market ebbs and flows, often leaving investors questioning when the best time is to buy. California, like other states, saw a significant increase in remote work in the past few years, leaving buildings empty and reducing the demand for...
Zoning appeals in Irvine
Many real estate developers present their cherished plans to the Irvine City Planning Commission or the Zoning Administrator for approval. Unhappily, the planning commission or the administrator may reject many of these proposals. What is the frustrated developer to...
Evicting a commercial tenant for failure to pay rent
Although commercial evictions have been paused in California due to certain events in the past couple years, it is still important for commercial landlords in California to understand the process of evicting a commercial tenant. Notice First, you will have to draft a...
A variance from zoning regulations could save a project
When planning for a building project in Southern California, developers and investors put time into choosing the perfect location for their project. Many factors go into the decision, such as the size of the property, how close it is to retail and businesses, its...
Can I get a zoning change for my property?
Zoning laws can create unexpected challenges at times for property owners and can limit their ability to utilize their property as they wish. For that reason, property owners should be familiar with what zoning laws are and when it might be possible to obtain a zoning...
What needs to be included in a commercial lease agreement?
Businesses in southern California need to make many decisions that go beyond simply producing a product or providing a service. One of those decisions is deciding on the proper space for the business. The size, layout, location and many other factors go into making...
Working through real estate litigation issues in California
For our readers in California, it probably seems like there is nothing that can slow down a real estate development plan quite like litigation. Let’s face it – no one wants to get involved in a courtroom battle when they are trying to accomplish an enterprise that, in...