Homeowners’ associations face a delicate balancing act when it comes to funding reserves, and sometimes the financial burden can feel overwhelming—especially for those on fixed incomes. A recent question from a homeowner highlights a common dilemma many HOA residents face when boards must play financial catch-up.
If you’re a developer planning a new subdivision or condo project in California, you’ve likely heard about the DRE Public Report requirement. But understanding how long it takes and how much it costs can feel like a moving target. At California Builder Services, we’ve processed thousands of these reports, so here’s a straightforward guide to help you plan.
If you’re a developer, attorney, or consultant preparing a subdivision for sale in California, chances are you’ll need to prepare a Department of Real Estate (DRE) budget as part of the Final Public Report (FPR) application. This guide will walk you through what the California DRE expects in a compliant HOA budget, the common pitfalls to avoid, and how to streamline the approval process.
If you are developing a subdivision in the state of California, you’ll need to obtain a subdivision public report before the units in your subdivision
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
This is by far the most-frequent question we encounter in our day-to-day business. And the good news is, that we can usually provide a fairly
Final Public Reports that are issued to a Subdivision are subject to maintaining an accurate representation of the property. Sometimes what sparks the need for
Part of the mapping and development process in conjunction with the Public Report filing process may involve bonding for various items along the way. There
A “subdivision” is defined as “improved or unimproved land” divided into five or more lots or parcels for the purpose of sale, lease, or financing…
We often get calls from clients considering a purchase of a “broken” project, who are in the due diligence period on a project. In this
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