Health & Fitness
How Much of Your Laguna Beach Property Do You Really Own?
Do you know how much of your property you really own? Laguna Beach realtor Hillary Caston uncovers some fascinating facts about property lines.
You know exactly where your Laguna Beach property ends and that of your neighbors begins, right?
Well, brace yourselves for a jolt. The government might see slightly different boundary lines for your Laguna Beach home. Even more surprising, you might not completely own your guest house, garage, patio, or pool. These could be encroaching on thy neighbors’ land.
You see, your ‘official’ property lines were established way back when by governmental decree. And these lines might or might not jibe with the location of fences, walls, lawns, shrubberies and other common markers. To determine how much of your Laguna Beach property you really own, you need a report from licensed surveyor.
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Let me tell you, more than a few neighbor wars have erupted over a discrepancy of just a few inches. A few years ago, a real knock-down, drag-out flared between a pair of formerly friendly neighbors. Apparently, the land beneath one homeowner’s hillside house slid about 20 feet since it was first built. Unfortunately, property lines don’t move. Therefore, the homeowner’s restless land wound up running right through the middle of the neighbor’s front doorway. Well, that’s one way to add to your land holdings.
Count on a Survey, Not Luck
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If you’re shopping for a Laguna Beach home, you’ll definitely want to know its property line layout. That’s because lenders get shaky about encroachments, which can trigger legal complications in the event of homeowner default. Unless you feel real lucky, get a professional-grade survey. This will provide any advance warning you need.
If you’re thinking title insurance has you covered, guess again. This safeguard covers lender losses. But it might not reveal property line issues prior to closing. You won’t know where you really stand unless you get a professional survey. Remember, in the world of property lines, looks can be and often are deceiving.
If you’d like more information about property line surveys, please contact us here at The Coastal Property Experts (949-922-8490). Our team will be happy to provide any assistance you need.
And, of course, if you’re interested in buying or selling a Laguna Beach home, The Coastal Property Experts has the expertise and experience to make it happen ... fast! Contact us today for your complimentary consultation.
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