Do I have any legal recourse against a real estate appraiser that obviously made a huge mistake?

Be careful calling professionals incompetent. Nothing is "obvious" in appraisals. A professional appraiser should be able to defend their work....

Escrow is a neutral 3rd party that is administration the agreement between buyer and seller based on their purchase contract. All changes to the...

Does the real estate broker have any right to part of an earnest money deposit?

Generally, brokers are not parties to the transaction. In other words your cause of action, if one exists is against the buyer. However, if the...

Is the" adverse possession of property" law still in effect today, in California?

As you had permission to live there from your boyfriend, based on your own admissions your possession was not adverse. I do not believe you would...

What can I do if the seller did not provide disclosures and there are problems with the house after purchase

How can you expect a person who did not live in the property to know all its defects? All houses in California are sold as-is subject to buyer’s...

Can police force me to stop spraying water on my house that's on fire

The police have an affirmative duty to protect the public. They concluded that you were in danger and ordered you out of the danger, and I agree...

Is there any way to confirm or verify the existence of other offers in a seller multiple counter offer situation in CA?

In your counter-offer have your agent require that if you are successful with your counter offer, the seller will provide you with the complete set...

Can I fire my realtor who I am contracted with for a year

I would recommend that you talk to your realtor's managing broker. Explain your issues and you may get them resolved.

When buying a house should an inspector inspect the pipes in a crawl space?

You have the right to all contracts, inspections, etc. related to your home purchase. I would suggest that you contact the managing broker of real...

What to do about neighbor that is about to make me lose a sale on my home?

To start with have your lawyer write a "Cease and Desist" letter ASAP to the individual involved. My experience has been that in many cases that...