real estate law

  • Understanding the Key Differences Between ROFOs and ROFRs in Real Estate Transactions

    When navigating real estate transactions, it’s crucial to understand the distinctions between two common tools used by buyers and sellers: Rights of First Offer (ROFOs) and Rights of First Refusal (ROFRs). Both provide potential purchasers with the right to acquire an asset before it’s sold to others, but they function in fundamentally different ways, and…

  • California Passes Law Expanding Foreclosure Protections for Mortgage Borrowers

    On September 20, 2024, California Governor Gavin Newsom signed AB 2424, a landmark bill aimed at strengthening protections for mortgage borrowers facing foreclosure. Set to take effect on January 1, 2025, the new law introduces critical changes to the foreclosure process, offering additional support and resources to homeowners in default. Mortgage lenders will need to…

  • Lawyer Starts Law Firm With Her Best Friend And Sister To Transform Black Communities

    African-American Attorney, Shymane Robinson, has launched True Lawyer – a real estate and trademark law firm dedicated to transforming Black communities by assisting investors in accumulating, protecting, and transferring wealth. Robinson’s initiative to start the law firm alongside her best friend and sister exemplifies successful collaboration among women in business. According to report publish by…

  • How to Become a Lawyer: A Step-by-Step Guide

    Entering the legal profession is no small task, so the choice to become a lawyer should not be made lightly, experts say. Getting a license to practice law in the U.S. generally requires years of strenuous effort and often involves acquiring significant student loan debt to cover the cost of law school. But a legal…