As you drive through San Diego neighborhoods and see homes for sale, it seems there may be more and more St. Joseph statuettes buried beneath for-sale signs. Why, you ask? The Los Angeles Times reports that many desperate home sellers are burying the statuette in hopes that it will help sell the home faster. In the article, Father Lee of Chicago’s St. Joseph Catholic Church calls the practice “ridiculous.” If he’s right and burying statuettes won’t help, what should you do instead to increase your home’s marketability? In stressful economic times, it’s important to resolve boundary line disputes. That way, if you find you need to sell your property quickly, legal problems won’t stand in the way. Fences, driveways, trees, and other encroachments can all create boundary problems that may interfere with your property rights. (more…)
Archive for July, 2009
Don’t Let Property Boundary Problems Tie Up Your San Diego Real Estate
Monday, July 13th, 2009
Trademarks Matter – What Has Your California Business Done to Protect its Brand?
Monday, July 13th, 2009Over the years, Woody Allen has protected the use of his image, such as in his recent case against American Apparel, the California clothing company that, as the New York Daily News recently explained, used Woody’s image on billboards without his permission. Now the famed director is suing for $10 million. As Woody Allen continues on with his efforts to protect his “brand,” have you thought about what you should be doing to protect your San Diego trademark? It’s important to create and register trademarks for products and servicemarks for services. Registration will set your business apart from the competition and protect your brand, something that’s especially important in today’s economy. (more…)
You’ve Decided to Sell Your San Diego Business. Now Take the Right Steps to Find a Buyer During the Recession
Monday, July 13th, 2009You may be ready to retire or be looking to move on to a new business venture. Whatever your motivation for selling your San Diego business, are you worried about finding buyers during the recession? Even now, there’s still potential for a profitable exit, but it’s all the more important for you to make sure your business is in order since buyers may be more cautious now. (more…)
