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For a number of years, the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) has employed Geographic Targeting Orders (GTOs) to pinpoint areas where all-cash purchases of real estate could conceivably be at risk for money laundering or other suspicious financial conduct....
The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN), a division of the U.S. Department of the Treasury, has released an expansive Residential Real Estate Reporting Rule which represents one of the biggest changes to ever hit real estate professionals from a regulatory standpoint. Initially scheduled to...
By Jason Murai, Esq. Sacramento, CA – As part of its efforts to protect the public and ensure fairness in the real estate industry, the California Department of Real Estate (DRE) urges real estate professionals and consumers to be informed of the most common...
Real estate transactions are inherently complex due to the many legal and financial considerations involved. Although it is frequently disregarded, title insurance is one of the most important aspects of these transactions. With over 21 years of experience as a real estate attorney, I’ve...
In California’s complex real estate landscape, legal disputes over property can quickly escalate, involving multiple parties and significant financial implications. One powerful legal instrument used to safeguard a party’s interest during such disputes is the lis pendens. Translated from Latin as “suit pending,” a...
A complex and perplexing part of real estate ownership is easements. It is essential to comprehend easements and how they affect property rights when purchasing or selling real estate. Having worked as a real estate lawyer for more than 20 years, I have witnessed...