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Reader, immigrant discrimination in real estate, and underwater homes persist.

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Week of April 25, 2016

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Xenophobia and the California real estate licensee
An analysis of immigrant discrimination in CA real estate.

Are underwater homes here to stay?
Why negative equity may be the new norm.

Fair Housing now prohibits bans on tenants with criminal history
HUD guidelines clarify fair housing protection for tenants with a criminal record.

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Do you hold any private real estate designations (such as the GRI, CRS, CPM, CCIM)?

The “as-is” clause – negligent failure to disclose
A review of requirements for the disclosure of property conditions.

Increased access to gov't-insured mortgages
Looser government lending standards ease homebuyer access to mortgages.

Solicit offers via a marketing package
A guide to creating a complete marketing package for your listings.

Supreme Court decision opens doors for wrongful foreclosure suits
See the court's reasoning behind this important ruling.

Suitable for building: California parcel geology
Know the variations in California soil to help clients purchase land.

San Jose rent increases limited to 5%
A new rent control ordinance aims to protect tenants from high rent increases.

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Notices of intent to enter a dwelling and temporarily displace a tenant
Analyzing the form used by a landlord to provide notice of intent to enter.

California real estate and the PATH Act — what you need to know
See how some agents may benefit from this tax law.

Jobs move real estate
Job number rose in February 2016.

Can an owner preempt foreclosure by disputing the trust deed assignment?
Get the ruling here.

Client Q&A: What is a deed-in-lieu?
Provide some insight into the deed-in-lieu for your clients.

Is an appraisal independent when a party of interest hires and pays the appraiser?
A California court of appeals weighs in.

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Big Banks vs. the Federal Reserve

Client Q&A: What is a balloon payment mortgage?
Explain balloon payments to your clients.

Using the yield spread to forecast recessions and recoveries
The yield spread increased in March 2016.

FARM: Budgeting tips for new owners
Share these budgeting tips with your homebuying clients.

FARM: Just sold in your area
Announce your home sale to neighbors with this flyer.

Gold standard: not the answer for long-term home price stability
The price of gold increased in Q1 2016.

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