Real estate, who is responsible for counter top that was not installed when contingencies were removed as requested.

The question indicates there was a demand to remove contingencies, and that the contingencies were removed. However, it does not clearly indicate...

What can I do to stay in my home, at least until the holidays are over, while also preventing a judgement from being filed?

If you do not have the funds to pay the rent, and if you are unable to make arrangements with the landlord, you need to be prepared for the...

What is the statute of limitations on an undisclosed defect discovered after the sale of a property in CA?

As other attorneys have pointed out, there are multiple theories of potential recovery available to you. Different limitation periods apply to...

You should not rely on the limited and unprivileged communications made in this public forum. A specific legal opinion regarding your situation...

How do we protect a new CA real estate property we are buying from the bank due to foreclosure on another property 6 years ago?

Complex estate and asset protection planning should not be accomplished in a public question and answer session. You should meet personally with a...

What are the current rates and rules for being paid a "finders fee" in resid. real estate in the State of Calif.?

The amount your sister receives is dependent on her contract with her broker, and the amount can vary significantly. The amount paid as a finder's...

My house is for sale. I am unsure how much I paid for it in 1991. If I just estimate the purchase price will the IRS confirm

You can probably find out how much you paid for the house if you obtain a property profile from a title company. If you are using a real estate...

The California Association of Realtors (CAR) standard Residential Purchase Agreement has a section for allocation of the cost of HOA documents. ...

Contingency on sale of house

This deals with issues very specific to the wording of the documents. You should review the specific California Association of Realtors (CAR)...

If I buy a property in California do I qualify for a green card?

It is possible that the realtor was thinking of an EB-5 investor immigrant visa in giving this advice. The EB-5 is generally granted for an...