Author: David Chaffin
Do You Really Need A Real Estate Attorney?
It is easy to assume your real estate agent has experience and knowledge, but the truth is 20% of realtors have only had their license for 12 months or less, and the average agent in the U.S. closes only 12 deals per […]
Understanding Easements And Their Effect On Property Value
Are you in the market for a home or other property? There are some terms with which you should familiarize yourself. One of those terms is “easements.” Understanding easements gives you an advantage when you’re serious about a property. Here […]
3 California Crises And How To Survive Them
I don’t want to beat around the bush in this newsletter. The truth is, our state and our country are both in crisis. Thanks to the COVID-19 pandemic and poor political leadership, we’re in the middle of a recession that has […]
Cabin Fever, Virtual Graduation, And Camping In The Backyard
Over the last few months, I’ve thought a lot about the power of positivity. What does it mean to look at this unique situation as a glass that’s half-full instead of half-empty? Plenty of scientific studies have shown that a […]
What Are Banks Doing To Help Homeowners Impacted By COVID-19
Bank of America: According to their website, Bank of America is asking people who need help with home loan payments to submit an online request for a payment deferral by visiting their Client Resource Site. Wells Fargo: According to their website, “If you’re […]
COVID-19 Federal Foreclosure Announcement: What Does It Mean For You And Your Family
There has been and will continue to be a lot of information about the Federal Announcement President Trump made regarding foreclosures during the COVID-19 Pandemic and we wanted to take a moment to explain how this may impact you and your family as it […]
Escaping The ‘Groundhog Day’ Rut: Shifting Your Mindset
Groundhog Day is coming up this month, and although the visibility of Phil’s shadow doesn’t have much impact on the weather out here in California, the holiday always makes me a bit nostalgic for the Bill Murray movie of the […]
Home For The Holidays: This Year, We Helped More Than 40 Families Stay In Their Homes
Every day when I step into the office, the work we do resonates with me. Keeping people in their homes is an important, life-changing endeavor, and I’m proud to play a part in helping families find the peace and security […]
Food On The Table And A Roof Overhead: Giving Thanks For The Basics This Holiday Season
More than any other month, November is when I look around and appreciate everything I have. Thanksgiving puts the whole country in a reflective mood, and I’m certainly no exception. This year, I’m feeling particularly thankful for the basics: to […]
Are You Burying Your Head In The Sand?
Save Yourself Holiday Stress by Facing Legal Problems Head-On I look at fall as a time of transition. On one side, there are the laid-back, sunny days of summer, and on the other is the cheerful chaos of the holidays. […]
A Legacy Of Helping Others
When I was a kid growing up in San Jose, one of the highlights of my year was spending a few weeks each summer with my grandparents in Arizona. Though I didn’t realize it at the time, my grandfather was […]
How Does The California Foreclosure Process Work?
How Does the California Foreclosure Process Work? Notice of Default: This is the start of the pre-foreclosure process. An initial Notice of Default is publicly recorded at the county recorder’s office after a borrower fails to meet the terms of their loan. […]
Estavillo Law Group Recieves Martindale-Hubbell Award
We are thrilled to announce that we have received a Silver Client Champion award from Martindale-Hubbell. This award recognizes attorneys for their commitment to the best in client service. For over 10 years, The Estavillo Law Group, PC has been instrumental in […]
Estavillo Law Successful In Another Sacramento Foreclosure Case
Case Name: Barcellos v. Franklin Credit Management Corporation; Bosco Credit II, LLC; Deutsche Bank National Trust Company as Certificate Trustee on behalf of Bosco Credit II Trust Series 2010-1; First American Title Insurance Company; and Does 1-20 Victory over the following […]
Disabled Navy Vet & Hayward Citizen Of The Year Facing Homlessness
UPDATE: We have received an overwhelming number of responses to our “Disabled Navy Vet & Hayward Citizen of The Year Facing Homlessness” blog post with requests from people wanting to help our client. Below is a link to a Go Fund […]
The Effects Of The New 2018 Tax Law On Your Home
On December 22, 2017, the current administration signed into law The New 2018 Tax Law (Tax Cuts and Jobs Act). The hotly debated new law has many tax-paying homeowners concerned, especially those who live in higher-end real estate markets such […]
After The Fire – Taking Steps To Protect Yourself And Rebuild Your Future
The Estavillo Law Group would like to extend our heartfelt condolences to the many people whose homes, cars, and personal property were ravaged by the recent fire in California. With the loss of anyone’s primary dwelling and inevitably all of […]
Three More Victories For Our Foreclosure Clients
The Estavillo Law Group had three more victories for our Foreclosure clients. On Friday, May 26th we invoked the HBOR to stop Wells Fargo from foreclosing on our client’s property in Contra Costa County. Yesterday we appeared in Alameda County Superior Court and were successful […]
Estavillo Law Is Successful In Keeping Another Client In Their Home
On February 10, 2017, The Estavillo Law Group, PC, appeared in the Alameda County Superior Court to seek a Temporary Restraining Order to cancel and enjoin a Trustee’s Sale scheduled for today at 12:00 P.M. The Court found in our Clients’ favor […]
The Making Home Affordable Program Faces Expiration At The End Of 2016
Homeowners facing foreclosure need to act quickly to take advantage of President Obama’s Making Home Affordable program (MHA) before its expected expiration on December 31, 2016. The Program, established in 2009 to assist the millions of homeowners facing foreclosure, was set to […]
California Courts Are Slowly Embracing Yvanova Decision
For the millions of Americans who lost their home to foreclosure or are in the process of losing their home as a result of the 2010 Foreclosure Crisis, the Yvanova versus Century Mortgage Corporation (2016) 62 Cal.4th 919 ruling is the biggest hope […]