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Landmark $418M NAR Settlement Approved: A New Era for Real Estate Commissions

November 26, 2024 10:11 pm by LawInc Staff

The National Association of Realtors (NAR) has reached a landmark $418 million settlement resolving nationwide antitrust claims about real estate broker commissions. Judge Stephen R. Bough of the U.S. District...

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The Real Estate Investor's Guide to California LLCs: Protect Your Assets Like a Pro

September 08, 2024 11:09 am by LawInc Staff

As a real estate investor in California, operating your business through a limited liability company (LLC) can provide crucial asset protection and tax benefits. But navigating the process of forming...

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Lifestyles of the Rich and Defrauded: The $27 Million San Francisco Lemon Mansion Lawsuit Linked to OpenAI CEO Sam Altman

July 16, 2024 06:07 pm by LawInc Staff

In the realm of luxury real estate, where dreams of opulence and exclusivity are often realized, a $27 million San Francisco mansion has become the poster child for a high-priced...

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Rental Rumble: The Knockout Guide to California Landlord-Tenant Conflicts

May 17, 2024 03:05 pm by LawInc Staff

Maneuvering the complex world of landlord-tenant disputes in California can feel like stepping into a legal boxing ring. With both parties vying for their rights and interests, conflicts often escalate...

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Understanding Inverse Condemnation in California: What Homeowners Should Know

May 15, 2024 03:05 pm by LawInc Staff

Government actions or public projects sometimes cause damage to private property, even when the property is not directly targeted. Through a legal concept called inverse condemnation, California property owners may...

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Legal Tips for First-Time California Home Buyers

May 14, 2024 12:05 pm by LawInc Staff

Buying your first home in California is an exciting yet complex process with important legal considerations to navigate. Understanding key requirements, disclosures and contract terms helps you proceed confidently. From property...

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LLCs for California Real Estate: Why they are Crucial

December 31, 2023 02:12 pm by Zach Javdan

With hundreds of thousands of LLCs formed each year in California alone, limited liability companies remain a popular choice for real estate investors. LLC formation is a crucial step for California...

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Airbnb Tax Loophole: Short-Term Rental Hack

December 25, 2023 11:12 am by LawInc Staff

Generating rental income often requires navigating tricky tax obligations around property assets and profits declared. However, many investors remain unaware of a handy tax loophole letting short-term rental hosts like...

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Real Estate Revolution: Billion-Dollar Verdict Shakes Up Commission Structure

October 31, 2023 02:10 pm by LawInc Staff

The Big Verdict A jury’s recent decision could dramatically alter the landscape of real estate commissions, impacting how we buy and sell homes. In the case of Burnett et al v....

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Treasury Issues Historic Business Ownership Reporting Rules Impacting Millions

December 08, 2021 11:12 pm by Zach Javdan

Today, the U.S. Treasury Department’s crimefighting division, the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN), published a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) concerning the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA), which is intended to...