Trusts are no longer considered a reportable “Legal Entity”; therefore, the requirements for submitting may be ignored.
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How to Hold Title: A Brief Guide to Property Ownership in California
Title is the concept we use in real estate to define the actual ownership rights that someone has to a property.
California offers different options for title ownership, each of which has significant and different tax and legal consequences. Before you close, you should determine which form of title will be optimal for you and those closest to you. Here’s our quick guide to each form of holding title in California.
Download our quick guide to holding title and property ownership in CA.
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Here’s What You Need to Know About SB-2 Building Homes and Jobs Act
As of January 1, 2018, SB-2 Building Homes and Jobs Act mandates a fee on mortgage refinances and other real estate transactions. Here’s what you need to know about SB-2 and how it impacts recording of residential real estate documents.
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New Year. New Ad Regulations For CA Realtors. [Infographic]
If you’re a real estate professional, it’s time to check your open house signs and flyers! A new set of advertising regulations, known as the “uniform advertising standards,” are set to take effect January 1st.
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