Reader, a 2016 market forecast and mortgage disclosure delays.
 
 

 Your first tuesday real estate news

Week of January 4, 2016

 
     
 
Feature

2015 in review and a forecast for California’s housing market in 2016

Our take on what's in store for the real estate market in 2016.

 
 
     
 

Poll  Vote on it

What do you believe will most influence real estate sales in 2016?

 
 
     
 
Practice

New disclosures briefly delay closings

A look at the effects of the new TRID rules on home sale closings.

 
 
     
 
Monthly Statistical Update

January 2016: Demographics impact home sales, construction

A market review for January 2016.

 
 
     
 
Finance

FHA’s new condominium approval guidelines expand eligibility – and potential HOA mismanagement

New FHA provisions relax requirements for condominum projects.

 
 
     
 
Poll  New client Q&A's!

Need an easier way to inform your clients and answer questions about their real estate transactions? first tuesday is now introducing our new Client Q&A's! Use these printable fliers and reference guides to provide clear answers to questions frequently posed by your clients, from inquiries about disclosure requirements to closing the sale of their home. Find our growing collection of Client Q&A's here.

Are there specific questions your clients commonly ask which you'd like to see us develop into a Client Q&A? Submit your requests to editorial@firsttuesday.us.

 
 
     
 
Marketing

Client Q&A: What happens if my home listing expires?

Answers to client questions about their expired listing.

 
 
     
 
Practice

Electronic documents and signatures in real estate transactions

A breakdown of requirements for electronic documents.

 
 
     
 
Marketing

FARM: Expert in your neighborhood

A letter to help introduce yourself to clients in your target neighborhood.

 
     
 
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Practice

Brokerage Reminder: The buyer’s listing – a prerequisite to representation

Part I in our buyer's listing series discusses how to protect your fee.

 
     
 
Marketing

FARM: Maximize your investment

A flier to solicit business from absentee owners.

 
 
     
 
Form of the Week

Lease renewals and extension options – a mutual benefit for the landlord and tenant

Analysis of the forms used for an option to renew or extend a lease.

 
 
     
 
Marketing

FARM: Expired listing? Let me help!

Help sellers revamp their expired listings.

 
 
     
 
Poll  online forum

Discuss your opinions and ask questions about all things related to California real estate. Join the conversation with other agents on our online forum here!

 
 
     
 
Market Trends

California tiered home pricing

Prices fluctuated throughout California in October 2015.

 
 
 
 
Marketing

FARM: February 2016 Newsletter

A printable flier for the month of February.

 
 
     
 
Market Trends

The rising trend in California construction starts

Single and multi-family construction starts continue to rise.

 
 
 
 
Marketing

FARM: Happy Valentine’s Day

Share your favorite Valentine treat recipes with your clients.

 
 
     
 
Poll  Video

Financial advice for Millennials