SAN JOSE REAL ESTATE BLOG

It's been a long time since I reviewed a transaction that included a Section 1 pest control clearance as either part of a disclosure packet or as a negotiated contractual allocation of pest control repairs. The demise of the Section 1 clearance is a result of, among...

We published an article in June 2016 discussing some of the misconceptions about using a so-called "standard form" in any real estate transaction. In short, if you're ever told "it's fine" to sign a contract, lease, or other important legal document because "it's just...

Real estate nondisclosure cases frequently include cross-examination of the seller and listing agent with respect to the following: the discussions that occurred between those parties regarding filling out the TDS and SSC/SPQ ("disclosure documents"), the amount of...

We are frequently asked by buyers and sellers - and even more often by brokers - what tips or strategies we have for buyers and sellers in a residential real estate transaction, based on the issues we see leading to lawsuits over purchase and sale deals. Here's a...

I've Always been proud of my father, Ron Rossi, and after you read the Silicon Valley Business Journal's recent interview with him, I think you'll understand why. By Nathan Donato-Weinstein "When it comes to Silicon Valley real estate, few are as steeped as Ron Rossi,...