THE PRIVETTE DOCTRINE - THE LIABILITY OF OWNERS AND GENERAL CONTRACTORS FOR CONSTRUCTION SITE ACCIDENTS Introduction For over 20 years, the “Privette Doctrine” has governed the extent of liability for general contractors and property owners. The doctrine deals with work site injuries suffered by a subcontractor’s employees. In Privette v. Superior Court (1993) 5 Cal. 4th [...]
Median Sales Price Median prices again increased for both detached and attached residences in San Diego County throughout the second quarter of 2016. At quarter end, detached homes were priced 4.2% higher and attached homes were priced 8% higher than last June. Since the end of March 2016, detached homes median sales price increased 3% [...]
It’s no surprise that outdoor living spaces are becoming a more prominently featured area of the house. Especially for those living in a location with good weather year-round, like sunny San Diego, it’s a good idea to invest into the outdoors. A fully-customized living space in your backyard creates an extension of the inside, therefore [...]
There are few places I’ve visited that have the pristine beauty and calm, palm tree lined streets of Solana Beach. Located north of Del Mar, this coastal jewel boasts crowd-less beaches, delicious local restaurants, and the unique Cedros Design District. Despite being near the Del Mar Fairgrounds, Solana Beach does not get the same swarms [...]
The Solana Highlands planned reconstruction project suffered what might be a killing blow on Oct. 20 when the city`s View Assessment Commission made a unanimous decision to refuse the issuing of a development structure permit as well as a development review permit. The commissioners did not make their decision lightly. They initially listened to complaints [...]
Ever heard the phrase Locals Only? Urban dictionary has a pretty awesome take on the phrase (click here). However, I am here to tell you that you MUST keep the Locals Only mantra in mind when digesting real estate news and statistics. National real estate statistics typically dominate headlines for major media outlets and this information is [...]
1. YOU SPEND MORE MONEY ON REAL ESTATE THAN ANYTHING ELSE On average, residents of California spend between 24 and 30 percent of their monthly income on Housing. Transportation comes in at a distant second to real estate, eating up between 13 and 16 percent of annual income (unless you’re an Orange County housewife living [...]
As the events of the last few years in the real estate industry show, people forget about the tremendous responsibility of financing a home at their peril. Here are a few tips for dealing with the dollar signs so that you can take down that “for sale” sign on your new home. Pre-Approval Sub-primes may [...]
Selling your home doesn′t just mean hiring a realtor to stick a sign out front. When preparing to sell, there are a number of steps you should take to ensure you get the best offer possible in the shortest time. Repair Just because you’ve gotten used to the cracks in the walls and the rattles in [...]
Looking to buy a home? Here are five essential tips for buying a home to make the process as smooth as possible. Get Your Finances in Order Start by getting a full picture of your credit. Obtain copies of your credit report. Make sure the facts are correct, and fix any problems you find. Next, find [...]