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Solar Requirements Impact on Final Public Report
With the new solar requirements coming into effect in 2020, we have confirmed that the DRE will maintain their “hands off” approach to reviewing solar
Check Out Our Phasing Predictor
You have a new project and you’re ready to get going! You’re just not sure the best course of action to take? Many questions may
New Rent Control Bill – For Better or Worse?
If you are a landlord, by now you’ve no doubt heard of Assembly Bill 1482, the Tenant Protection Act of 2019. This Bill was designed
Non-CID Subdivisions – What’s That?
You just completed a draft of your subdivision map and are excited about the future prospects of your project. Suddenly you find out that the
What the H&@% is a Subordination and Do I Need One?
As you all know, when you have a project with an existing Deed of Trust, the Department of Real Estate requires that the existing loan
What Your Lender Needs to Understand About DRE Requirements
The construction loan is recorded and construction is well underway. The DRE process is clicking along, and you just found out you need to negotiate
Structuring Phased Common Area
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
Mapping With HOA Dues In Mind
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
Are CC&Rs Required?
One question we are asked from time to time, is whether or not a client should record CC&Rs (Covenants, Conditions & Restrictions) on their project.
Budgeting for Variable Assessments
Not all lots or units are created equal. Sometimes the range of differences is based on square footage, location, or certain amenities like ADUs or
4 x 4ing and other Illegal Subdivision Sales
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
Buying in Bulk
The success of the Costco chain of stores has proven that buying in bulk makes sense to a lot of us. From retail sales to
