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When we think of “Subdivision” what comes to mind is a Subdivision Map or, as some counties refer to them as “Tract Map,” creating multiple

According to NAHB’s National Impact of Home Building model, building 1,000 average single-family homes generates 2,975 jobs and $111.0 million in taxes and fees for

Not all lots or units are created equally in most subdivisions.  Sometimes the range of differences is based on size, or square footage.  Other times

Water crises in California are getting worse. The wet winter of 2016 did bring some hope for the Californians but their joy was only momentary

We often work with our clients to create a successful phasing program, being careful to annex common areas at the right time, allowing us to

There are two different ways subdivision developments can be phased.  The first type of phasing is the mapping and on-site development.  We refer to this

During the life of a development, the subdivider and/or homebuilder will engage in many partnerships with consultants and subcontractors along the way to get the

Developers who traditionally build single family homes within incorporated cities are often disappointed when they find the perfect land to build on… outside the city

Selling homes in phases?  Consider structuring your next subdivision map to include multiple road lots.  Asphalt streets are definitely one of the most expensive items

As HOA Start-up Budgets are being created, a question we hear often is “can the dues be reduced?” More often than not, the HOA dues

The construction loan recorded and construction is well underway. The DRE process is clicking along, and you just found out you need to negotiate with

When the Department of Real Estate (DRE) processes an application for a public report, the application is anticipated to be in the name of the

The time involved in obtaining a Public Report can take anywhere from 4 months to 12 months, depending upon the project.  Since the process is

The Department of Real Estate oversees the marketing and sales of subdivided lands, which is generally defined as developments consisting of five (5) or more

From time to time we are contacted by Real Estate Professionals, who are working with new home or lot sales, who need a refresher course

When an HOA is created, the assessments are triggered when the first lot or unit is sold.  For planning purposes, it’s important to note that

After Gov. Gavin Newsom shut down much of California’s economy Thursday to slow the spread of the coronavirus, Sacramento construction executives and elected leaders went into overdrive.