2019 Real Estate Legal Updates

Property Owners Affected by Local Government Takings Can Sue in Federal Court

June 21, 2019. In Knick v. Township of Scott, Pennsylvania (2019), the U.S. Supreme Court changed an important doctrine within American property law, addressing a violation of the Constitution's Takings Clause.

Zillow Begins Buying Houses

April 1, 2019. Need to sell your home fast? Zillow plans to expand its home buying program, Zillow Offers, to as many as 14 cities by the end of 2019.

Most Homeowners Think House Is Worth More Than Appraisers Do, Says Survey

January 11, 2019 The market might move faster than homeowners' expectations of it, leading to overconfidence when setting a selling price.

New California Laws Help Protect Homeowners Affected by Fires and Natural Disasters

January 1, 2019. Californians benefit from new consumer protection laws related to insurance after a fire or other natural disaster.