by ehartnett | Mar 7, 2018 | Uncategorized
Frequently, buyers and sellers of San Francisco Bay Area real estate want to know the effect of an “As-Is” provision in a purchase agreement. In both residential and commercial transactions in California, sellers need to disclose facts materially affecting the value...
by ehartnett | Dec 5, 2017 | Uncategorized
At the Law Office of Eric T. Hartnett, we have represented California Realtors® in numerous commission disputes. These disputes occurred throughout the Bay Area, including San Mateo, Santa Clara, and Alameda counties. Many times these disputes are centered around...
by ehartnett | Nov 9, 2016 | Uncategorized
We often receive calls from buyers and sellers who are a party to a residential purchase agreement that has been cancelled or is about to be cancelled. The question on their minds is “who gets the good-faith deposit?” One reason why this is on their mind...
by ehartnett | Sep 2, 2016 | Uncategorized
Most people would be surprised how frequently a homeowner discovers that there is an unexpected Deed of Trust (DOT) against their property. Often times, the continued existence of the DOT is the result of a lender’s or trustee’s failure to reconvey...
by ehartnett | Aug 3, 2016 | Uncategorized
In today’s hot real estate market, buyers will purchase real property without contingencies. While not advisable, many buyers believe that a non-contingent offer is the only way they can be competitive against other prospective purchasers. When this is done, the...