Question: “When is a deposit supposed to be refundable and when is it supposed to be forfeited?” Answer: Great question…long answer! Deposits tend to be fully refundable provided you have not broken the contract and you still have active contingencies. Said another way… Your contract gives you certain contingencies, which are rights to exit the

Question: “Do I need an attorney when I buy a home?” Answer: First of all, I would NEVER tell you not to have an attorney review documents or answer questions for you. And in many other states, attorneys handle the closing instead of escrow companies, like we do here in San Diego. That being said,

Question: “We’re looking at a home on over a quarter acre, most of it is on a hillside and unusable. The agent we’re working with keeps telling us that the huge lot means the property is worth more. Is it?” Answer: If the large lot means you have greater privacy, a view, can add an