One of the biggest news stories of 2020 thus far has been the worldwide outbreak of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) epidemic . It seems that everywhere we look, the proliferation of this disease has caused more and more disruption in our everyday lives—from hundreds of cruise ship crewmembers and passengers becoming captive victims of the sickness, to the cancellation of … [Read more...] about The coronavirus emergency, California real estate, and what’s next
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Thoughts on the impact of blockchain on the future of real estate transactions
Earlier this month, I enjoyed the distinct pleasure of attending the ninth annual Real Estate and Law (REAL) Symposium held at Stanford Law School. The REAL Symposium is a joint program presented by the Real Property Law Section of the California Lawyers Association, which was formerly part of the State Bar of California, and Stanford Professionals in Real Estate (“SPIRE”), … [Read more...] about Thoughts on the impact of blockchain on the future of real estate transactions
California Association of Realtors highlights new legislation affecting real estate in 2020
The California Association of Realtors (“CAR”) is one of the largest professional groups in the United States, numbering over 200,000 members. As one of the most influential organizations in the field of real estate, it plays a major role in policymaking questions affecting real estate matters and other industry issues in the Golden State and around the country. In light of … [Read more...] about California Association of Realtors highlights new legislation affecting real estate in 2020
Final Opportunity Zone regulations released
Regular readers of this blog may remember that I have posted here occasionally about the Opportunity Zone program since it was enacted into law as a part of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act in December of 2017. As the government has published proposed regulations implementing this legislation since then, I have been reporting on that guidance. Given the complexity of this method of … [Read more...] about Final Opportunity Zone regulations released
California goes all in to limit local opposition to ADUs
Entering a new decade, California is primed to implement several bills signed into law at the end of 2019 that seem poised to turbocharge the trend of making accessory dwelling units (“ADUs”) less expensive, easier to get approved, and much more common in the Golden State. Despite these salutary efforts, however, obstacles to the successful implementation of these laws still … [Read more...] about California goes all in to limit local opposition to ADUs