Posts by Jon Alan Enochs

When adding on or renovating a portion of a California home, owners are often required to obtain permits for this type of construction. Obtaining a permit can be a costly and time-consuming process. The process can be especially complex for California homeowners who face added regulations relating to earthquake readiness or California Coastal Commission restrictions…

One of the most basic facts about a property is the boundary line that separates that property from others. We assume that decades-old title documents or boundary fences are an accurate depiction of property boundaries, but we may discover after purchasing property that the true lines are not what they previously appeared to be. Addressing…

As a real estate investor, you’re looking for a property that will provide a good return on your investment, but you still want the purchase to constitute a good deal. Sometimes, this involves buying a property that isn’t move-in ready at the time of purchase. Nevertheless, when there are problems with a newly-purchased property that…

This blog is intended to share the most frequent alternatives that many home owners have to address their mortgage distress. The key to any home owner who has not been making payments on their home loan is to develop a plan of attack in dealing with their situation. This plan of attack should take the…

I am a California licensed attorney. I have clients posing this question to me all the time. The purpose of this blog is to assist people in answering this question. I intend to post articles, law, and other information within this blog that home owners may find helpful in developing an understanding as to what…