Guides for California buyers, sellers and owners

Practical explanations of the things that come up in California transactions — written to be useful whether or not you ever hire us.

Flat fees, what drives them, which add-ons are worth it, and the pricing practices that should make you walk.

California is one of a minority of states with no licensing regime for home inspectors. Here is what that means and how to vet one anyway.

The distinction that drives most repair negotiations in California transactions — and which one is actually your problem.

New construction usually carries a twelve-month builder warranty. Most owners let it lapse without ever testing it.

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