Case Study: First Offer Clause in University of Southern California School of Theology (“SCST”) v. Claremont Graduate University (“Claremont”) University of Southern California School of Theology (“SCST”) v. Claremont Graduate University (“Claremont”) involved a real...
Leasehold and a Deed of Trust In a prior blog we discussed deeds of trusts and priorities. Lenders will almost always review a property’s chain of title for any prior recorded interests before lending. Again, this is because recorded interests that predate a lender’s...
This discussion covers the security of the borrowed funds through a deed of trust and related concepts of priorities. Title Report Unless you are purchasing property all cash, a lender is usually involved in the purchase and sale of property. The lender will require a...
In the realm of California real estate, understanding how to hold title is a crucial step in property ownership. Whether you’re a first-time homebuyer or a seasoned investor, the way you choose to hold title can have far-reaching implications for your assets and...
What is a deed? Are there different types of deeds? What is each type of deed(s) used for? In this blog, we will give an overview on deeds. A dispute that involves the ownership of real property can generally be resolved by reviewing a deed. Deeds are important legal...
In this post, we will be discussing quieting title to forged deeds of trust recorded more than four years ago. Hopefully, a property owner never has to encounter a forged deed of trust recorded against their property. Unfortunately, it occasionally does occur. When a...
