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Reader, criminal activity that prevents licensure, and a syndication question.

Your first tuesday real estate news
Week of June 19, 2017

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Criminal activity and real estate licensure
We take a closer look at CalBRE’s criminal screening process.

Letter to the Editor: Do members of a syndicate need to be accredited investors?
We answer your question about syndication.

Legislative Gossip Update, June 2017
Proposed removal of delinquent special tax installments, and more.

Vote on it

1. How often does the fee split offered by the cooperating broker determine whether you show a property to your client? (Your votes will remain anonymous)

2. Do you think import trade barriers drive up the cost of housing?

Renters may qualify for more house, with the same rent
But not all CA renters are better off buying.

The Fed’s “normalizing” agenda spells trouble for the housing market
Today’s low mortgage rates will soon be history.

Land Sales Contract – All-Inclusive with Power of Sale
An analysis of the forms used for land sales contracts.

Attorney Database

Looking for a real estate attorney in California? Check out first tuesday's Real Estate Attorney Database to find an attorney near you! Our growing list of real estate attorneys is community-built, so you can add yourself or other reputable attorneys you've worked with to the directory. Visit the Attorney Database here.

FARM: Before you buy that vineyard…
A helpful flyer for buyers of vineyards.

To buy in 2017? Buyer sentiment is mixed [chart]
Consumers were less optimistic about the economy in Q2 2017.

FARM: 6 tips to avoid common homebuyer mistakes
Tips for your homebuyer clients.

Undocumented immigrants keep new home prices low — but not in CA
Hidden costs cancel out cheap immigrant labor.

Form Updates This Month

- Landlord and Tenant Forms: Forms 305-1, 550-2, 567-1, 567-2, 567-3, 571, 572, 576, 582, 583-1, 584, 585, 587, 590, 590-1, 597 and 598

- Listing Forms and Marketing Package: Forms 110 and 111

- Transaction Disclosure Sheets: Form 305

To access all updated forms, view our RPI Forms library here.

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