Thirdhand Smoke Disclosure in California: What West Valley Sellers Need to Know About AB 455

Thirdhand Smoke Disclosure in California: What West Valley Sellers Need to Know About AB 455 What do California home sellers need to disclose about thirdhand smoke under AB 455? As of January 1, 2026, California AB 455 requires all residential sellers to disclose whether a property was occupied by s

California AB 723: What West Valley Home Sellers Must Know About AI Listing Photo Disclosure

What does California AB 723 require for AI-altered listing photos? California AB 723, effective January 1, 2026, requires sellers and their agents to disclose when listing photos have been digitally altered — including virtual staging, AI furniture removal, sky replacement, and virtual repairs. Any

Sewer Scope Inspections in the West Valley: Who Pays, What It Reveals, and When to Order One First

Sewer Scope Inspections in the West Valley: Who Pays, What It Reveals, and When to Order One First Who pays for a sewer scope inspection in California, and should a seller order one before listing? In California, the buyer typically orders and pays for the sewer scope inspection during the inspectio

Selling a House with Foundation Problems in California: Your 3 Options

What should California sellers do if their house has foundation problems? California sellers are legally required to disclose foundation problems on the Transfer Disclosure Statement (TDS) under Civil Code §1102 — hiding them is not an option and creates significant post-closing legal liability. Onc