Foreclosure Paperwork Is Changing: New Certifications and Borrower Notices in California What should you watch for when a California listing has a Notice of Default? In some subordinate…
Does title insurance cover boundary or easement disputes in California? Sometimes, but only when the dispute stems from a covered title defect and your policy does not exclude…
What 2026 HOA and Disclosure Changes Mean for Sellers and Buyers What do the new 2026 HOA and property disclosure laws mean for California real estate transactions? They…
What New Laws Affect Multifamily and Condo Transactions in 2026? Starting in 2026, California updates condo safety disclosures, HOA reconstruction rights after disasters, foreclosure notice rules for restricted…
Selling After a Wildfire: New Protections, Common Scams, and How to Stay Safe What should you do first when a client wants to sell after a wildfire in…
Deed Fraud 101: How Recording Works and What New Laws Are Doing to Protect Property Owners California has introduced a new law to help protect homeowners from deed…
How long does title insurance last in California? In California, an owner’s title insurance policy usually lasts as long as you own your home, and in many cases…
What title red flags should sellers fix before listing in California? Sellers should correct issues like unpaid liens, boundary disputes, ownership discrepancies, and missing releases before listing. Fixing…
Does title insurance cover fraud or forgery in California? Yes. Title insurance in California can cover certain cases of fraud or forgery that affect property ownership, but coverage…
What is a preliminary title report (prelim) in California? A preliminary title report in California is a document prepared by a title company that shows the current ownership,…