Practice Focus: Litigation consulting. Considered the premier, active RE expert for high value cases in all aspects of ownership/management throughout the country.
Taking out a mortgage to purchase real estate is a major decision. This guide explains how to secure the best and lowest-cost mortgage for your unique situation. It includes advice in sections such as: qualifying for a mortgage, identifying the most appropriate lender and securing the loan, payment strategies, refinances and foreclosures, and the most important missteps to avoid. Co-author: Robert Griswold, CRE
Real estate & property management expert, including premises liability and transactional and ownership issues. Active, hands-on with all property types and experience throughout much of the US - multi-family, single-family homes, commercial office, retail, malls, medical/dental, industrial, hospitality, commercial/residential associations, mobile homes, parking, self-storage, etc. Balanced practice (Plaintiff/Defendant) in over 4,000 litigation assignments throughout USA in past 30+ years; including testifying in 700+ depositions, and 200+ trials. Excellent references available upon request, and 15 years of live on-air TV and radio have polished presentation skills. Earned MSBA ('88), MBA ('86), BS ('81) degrees from the Marshall School of Business at the University of Southern California in Los Angeles. Holds multiple respected designations: CRE, CPM, CCIM, RPA, PCAM, CCAM, GRI, ARM. Author/Co-Author of 12 "For Dummies" best-selling books, including Property Management Kit for Dummies, Landlord's Legal Kit for Dummies, Real Estate Investing for Dummies, and Mortgage Management for Dummies. (Translated in multiple languages, including Mandarin and Russian) Also, Co-Author of many international editions: Renting Out Your Property for Dummies (UK); Property Investing for Dummies (AU); and Getting Started in Property Investment for Dummies (AU)