Natalia is a writer, editor, educator and published author with a passion for teaching. Her background in curriculum design led to her first published book, an educational workbook for Canadian school ...

At the end of another year of answering readers’ real estate-related legal questions, I often reflect on the recurring themes in the questions people ask. While the specifics of each situation vary, ...

Starting on Aug. 13, most Southern California home shoppers will need to sign contracts with agents to view properties for sale, binding them to paying their own commissions if they can’t get a seller ...

Q: Marsha, I have been a high school teacher in Santa Barbara for five years and I’d like to make a change. Real estate has always fascinated me. What do I need to do to get my real estate license? A: ...