WHAT CAN AN ESTATE PLANNING ATTORNEY DO FOR ME? Educate you about whether you need a simple will or a more complicated estate planning document, and then draft those documents for you. Draft financial and medical powers of attorney documents for you so that you will be taken care of appropriately by your loved ones…
In Sam Gayed v Nardine Elzahaby [2024] VSCA 85 the Victorian Court of Appeal confirmed that: where a purchaser has repudiated a contract for the sale of land, it is not necessary to serve a default notice before terminating the contract; and general condition 28.4(c) of the standard contract does not restrict a vendor to only claiming…
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By: Alejandro E. Jordan, Esq. The National Association of Realtors (NAR) has reached a pivotal settlement that is poised to reshape the operational landscape of the real estate industry. This comprehensive agreement follows extensive litigation and negotiations, with profound implications for Realtors, brokers, MLS systems, and consumers alike. Here, we’ll break down the key aspects…
Gracias Florida International University Provost’s Office to Advance Women Equity & Diversity for writing this meaningful article on Real Estate used for a Charitable Purpose here in Miami! By Edwin Hickman, April 5, 2023 “Hope Has a New Home†is the Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC) South Florida Chapter capital campaign to raise $25 million…
Many property owners are shocked to learn about the many legal implications that can arise from the seemingly simple act of putting up a fence around one’s yard. From my experience in handling boundary disputes among neighbors, I would estimate that most of these problems arise from the construction of an unwelcomed fence. Here, I’ll…
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In Gillies v. JPMorgan Chase Bank, NA, (2017) 7 Cal.App.5th 907, the Second District Court of Appeals of California ruled that the “game is over” for a borrower that remained in possession of property for eight years after defaulting on payment of his mortgage. In this case, Attorney Douglas Gillies (“Gillies”) appealed the loss of…
In Real v. City of Long Beach, (9th Cir. 2017) 852 F.3d 929, the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that the owner of a California tattoo shop, Mr. James Real (“Real”), may rightfully bring an action pursuant to 42 U.S.C. § 1983 alleging that the City of Long Beach’s (“City”) zoning restrictions violate the…
By Summer 2025, the government hopes to establish a ban on ‘no fault’ evictions. The government published the Renters Rights Bill, setting out its plans for changes to renting in England. The Bill has been introduced to Parliament and will now make its way through the Commons and the Lords. Further changes will likely be…
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This is my second blog post on our upcoming Rapid Cash Program (RCP) on May 7th and 8th, 2022, in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. If you haven’t read the first post, take a look. The RCP is an exclusive event that provides all the training you need to get started in Canadian real estate investing. We…
Why Is the Housing Market So Sluggish? There is a critical shortage of homes causing a weak housing market. Sales of pre-owned homes dropped 3.3% in June from May, and 18.9% lower than from June of 2022. While a six-month supply is considered balanced between buyer and seller, the current sales represent only a 3.1-month…
