Buyers' Tips

How do I know if additions or remodeling on a home have been properly permitted?
December 6, 2011
This is becoming more and more an issue in Santa Clara County. During the housing boom, sellers and buyers turned a blind eye to the permitted work. But now, lenders have placed a magnifying glass on the issue of non-permitted work and buyers have become much more savvy about asking about permits. Appraisers (specifically FHA) […]