Tag Archives: Property Owners

Manhattan Property Sales Spike on Fears of Tax Hikes

Posted on January 3, 2013 by sheri

The price gains, however, were largely on the luxury end. In looking at the median prices, where half sell for higher and half sell for lower, prices for co-ops were up just 2.1 percent in the fourth quarter. Condominium prices … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Marin officials plan crackdown on real estate fraud – Marin Independent

Posted on August 25, 2012 by sheri

Click photo to enlarge Joanne Gotelli of San Rafael opened what looked like a letter from the county the other day, asking her to send in $89 for a deed involving a recent property transaction. “Important property information, respond promptly,” … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Suspended Modesto Lawyer Still Offering Real Estate Services

Posted on August 16, 2012 by sheri

MODESTO (Source: Garth Stapley The Modesto Bee (MCT) — A Modesto attorney suspended for botching real estate cases continues offering services similar to those that got him in trouble. John Villines acknowledged Monday that his advertisements might mislead potential clients … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

As real estate market recovers, California homeowners see surprise jump in …

Posted on July 24, 2012 by sheri

SAN JOSE, Calif. — Tens of thousands of California homeowners are seeing the downside of the recovering real estate market: unexpected jumps in their property tax bills. Many homeowners believe their property taxes are limited to increases of no more … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

California medical marijuana operation targeted by feds

Posted on July 12, 2012 by sheri

The federal government is moving to shut down the nation’s largest and highest-profile medical marijuana dispensary operation, filing papers to seize properties in Oakland and San Jose where Harborside Health Center does business. Copies of the federal Complaint for Forfeiture … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

New Book: How to Avoid Foreclosure in California, 2012 Edition by Howard L …

Posted on July 7, 2012 by sheri

An Easy Guide to Saving Your Property or Walking Away With Cash, distressed property owners can quickly get answers to their questions and understand their options on mortgage default, loan modification and tax consequences. This handy 30 page book is … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Landlord imposes smoking ban on 2000 California apartments

Posted on June 11, 2012 by sheri

It recently became legal for California landlords to forbid apartment renters from smoking in their units, but few property owners do so. In a decision affecting nearly 2,000 units in 13 apartment complexes, the Towbes Group Inc. of Santa Barbara … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Vertical Consultants Adds California Based Real Estate Developer as Client

Posted on April 28, 2012 by sheri

Vertical Consultants announces its newest client, Ojai Oil Company. Vertical Consultants will be providing counsel for the Los Angeles area based real estate developer regarding the company’s cell tower and rooftop lease assets. Nashville, TN (PRWEB) April 26, 2012 Vertical … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

State Agency Warns Consumers of Forged and Fraudulent Property Deeds …

Posted on March 26, 2012 by sheri

SACRAMENTO, Calif., Mar 26, 2012 (BUSINESS WIRE) – The California Department of Real Estate (DRE) issued a Consumer Alert last week about the growing number of scams that involve forged or fraudulent property deeds and what consumers can do to … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Thieves, Scammers Target Empty Houses, Realtor Warns

Posted on March 24, 2012 by sheri

Sellers, beware! There’s something happening in this area to unoccupied homes that are on the market. What’s going on is something that most people are unaware of: Homes in this area are under attack by thieves. These unsavory people go … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment