Natalia is a writer, editor, educator and published author with a passion for teaching. Her background in curriculum design led to her first published book, an educational workbook for Canadian school ...

Starting on Aug. 13, most Southern California home shoppers will need to sign contracts with agents to view properties for sale, binding them to paying their own commissions if they can’t get a seller ...

Under new California law that goes into effect on Jan. 1, 2025, you will be required to sign a written buyer agreement with the agent you select, which outlines the services they will provide and what ...

At the end of another year of answering readers’ real estate-related legal questions, I often reflect on the recurring themes in the questions people ask. While the specifics of each situation vary, ...