Debt Forgiveness Tax Relief on the Horizon

Debt Forgiveness Tax Relief on the Horizon

January 28, 2015
Despite significant recovery in home prices, independent estimates from economic analytics firm CoreLogic show that there are still roughly 5…
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SQUATTERS?? DUE DILIGENCE REQUIRED

SQUATTERS?? DUE DILIGENCE REQUIRED

December 12, 2014
Southern Nevada has an ongoing problem with people occupying housing where they have no legal right to be. Squatters are technically trespassers…
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THROWN UNDER THE HOA BUS, BUT STILL KICKING

THROWN UNDER THE HOA BUS, BUT STILL KICKING

November 25, 2014
The anxiety filled wait is over as the Nevada Supreme Court has decided that when HOAs foreclose on their 9-month HOA superpriority lien, first…
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Terms of a Lease Agreement

Terms of a Lease Agreement

November 5, 2014
As a landlord, you’ll be creating the lease agreement that your tenants must abide by. Because you are the owner of the property, the lease…
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Fail to Guess Correctly? YOU could Lose your License!! Moral Turpitude and NRS 645.633

Fail to Guess Correctly? YOU could Lose your License!! Moral Turpitude and NRS 645.633

October 16, 2014
  Finally, a finding of moral turpitude would usually require an independent judicial or administrative determination that the crime committed…
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BANKS ARE FIGHTING BACK......A LITTLE

BANKS ARE FIGHTING BACK......A LITTLE

August 13, 2014
After years of not pursuing their rights and a hands-off approach to the onslaught of short sales and foreclosures in Las Vegas, banks are…
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REAL ESTATE AGENT SAFETY CONCERNS - PART I

REAL ESTATE AGENT SAFETY CONCERNS - PART I

July 24, 2014
I recently received an email regarding an update on the investigation of the murder of 27-year-old Ashley Oakland. Ashley was showing townhouses…
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LONG TERM CARE OMBUDSMAN PROGRAM

INSIGHT ABOUT THE NEVADA LONG TERM CARE OMBUDSMAN PROGRAM

June 23, 2014
The mission of the Nevada Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program advocates on behalf of residents to improve their quality of life and quality of care…
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KITEC Plumbing Claim Deadlines Extended

KITEC Plumbing Claim Deadlines Extended

June 10, 2014
On February 26, 2014, the Court extended all deadlines for owners of Clark County homes that contain Kitec plumbing systems to file claims requesting…
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Listing Agent Nightmares

Listing Agent Nightmares

May 21, 2014
Aurora Loan Services foreclosed on a property and subsequently retained Rockcliff Realty to list the property.  One of the features of the home…
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WHAT IS UNDUE INFLUENCE?

WHAT IS UNDUE INFLUENCE?

April 2, 2014
WHAT IS UNDUE INFLUENCE? Geraldine Coffey earned $130,000 a year for the past 20 years as a nurse caring for Huguette Clark, a reclusive copper…
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DID YOU KNOW THAT?

DID YOU KNOW...

March 19, 2014
Your Durable Power of Attorney for Health Care Decisions does not address this issue. As a result, we recommend the completion of this Affidavit…
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In Honor of Black History Month - February 2014

In Honor of Black History Month - February 2014

February 26, 2014
In honor of Black History Month I wanted to post an interesting piece for Real Estate Agents on the estate of civil rights activist Rosa Parks. Drizin…
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Happy President's Day - Did You Know?

Happy President's Day - Did You Know?

February 16, 2014
We wish everyone a wonderful President’s Day 2014 and in honor of this time ask the following: DID YOU KNOW?  George Washington only…
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CAREFUL – BIG BROTHER MAY BE WATCHING!!

CAREFUL – BIG BROTHER MAY BE WATCHING!!

February 7, 2014
The Sellers couldn’t understand why they weren’t getting offers. They had moved out of the home and relied upon their Real Estate Agent to…
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LAWSUIT WITH A LOT OF BITE

LAWSUIT WITH A LOT OF BITE

December 20, 2013
I thought I would share with you the story of Tom and Consandra Christmas who purchased 35 acres in Louisiana in 2003.  Next door to the Christmases'…
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TRANSFER OF REAL PROPERTY AT DEATH WITHOUT PROBATE

TRANSFER OF REAL PROPERTY AT DEATH WITHOUT PROBATE

November 13, 2013
A “Deed Upon Death” provides for the distribution of your real property upon your death.  The primary advantage is the avoidance of probate…
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Using Your Errors and Omissions Insurance to the Max

Using Your Errors and Omissions Insurance to the Max

October 31, 2013
Unfortunately, our society is becoming more litigious and real estate professionals are finding they are not immune from this trend.  While…
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