July Index Increases Marginally WASHINGTON, August 13, 2013 – Small-business optimism sighed in July, with NFIB’s monthly Index increasing just over half-a-point (0.6) for a total reading of 94.1. This month’s report continues the historically weak trend of owner confidence which has led some observers to suggest that Index should be renamed, Small Business Pessimism … Continue reading Small-Business Optimism? Not So Much →

I will be specifically dealing with office, retail and office/warehouse buildings in this brief article. All buildings have the same basic systems, namely: Electrical, plumbing, HVAC, structure and roofing. Which component is the most important or has the most attention of our client depends on the type of site and its intended use. Here are … Continue reading What are the Most Important Questions to Ask Your Real Estate Inspector about Commercial Buildings? →

Standard Coverage title policies (known as CLTA policies in California) contain “Regional Exceptions” (meaning coverage is NOT provided) for several possible defects in title that are mostly things that cannot be discovered in a title search. These defects are typically called off-record matters. These are the Regional Exceptions: 1. Taxes or assessments which are not … Continue reading What is the Difference between “Standard” and “Extended” Coverage Title Insurance Policies? →

Real estate lawsuits involve a number of possible legal causes of action, including breach of contract, specific performance, partition, breach of fiduciary duty, real estate fraud, quiet title and boundary disputes, among others. How do you know which causes of action are applicable to your real estate lawsuit and what do these different legal terms … Continue reading Real Estate Lawsuits: A Guide To Real Estate Litigation Causes of Action →