Newsletter

Reader, California's unique economy, and communication skills in real estate.

Your first tuesday real estate news
Week of July 10, 2017

FEATURES

CA’s independence from the federal government — and housing
The state's economy offers unique challenges and rewards for real estate.

Communication skills in real estate
Pointers to help agents master communication and improve their business.

CA home to the least favorable markets for first-time buyers
Which CA metros are difficult for first-time buyers to break into?

Vote on it

Do most of your clients check their credit score before getting pre-approved for a mortgage?

How will deregulation of mortgage lending affect homebuyer demand?

Home value recovery by CA metro
The percentage of homes above their pre-recession peak varies by metro.

High prices hold back CA home sales volume [chart]
The number of homes sold in May 2017 was 5% higher than a year earlier.

Safety standards for residential landlords
Safety requirements to ensure residential rental property is up to par.

4 elements of a good investment property
Tips to pick the right investment property.

May an owner collect treble money losses for noneconomic harm for damage to trees?
Get the ruling here.

Buyer Purchasing Power Index negative in Q2 2017 [chart]
Buyers are able to borrow less today than a year ago.

State Exam Prep Book

Use first tuesday’s updated 2017 California Real Estate License Exam Prep to study for the state license exam! Our prep book includes 1,100+ practice questions and interactive study tools online to help you pass the California salesperson and broker exams. Now featuring detailed explanations for every question. Order your copy online or call 951.781.7300.

The interplay between home sales volume, GDP and employment [chart]
CA’s GDP increased in 2016.

FARM: Solar panels: pros and cons
Help clients weigh the pros and cons of solar panels.

Cost of home building materials rising rapidly
Rising building costs put pressure on CA's housing market.

Form Updates This Month

- Landlord and Tenant: Forms 552, 552-4, 552-5, 553, 553-1, 554, 555, 556 and 558

- Office Management and Supervision: Form 545

- Sale and Loan Escrow: Forms 401, 403, 420, 421, 425, 426, 430 and 455

- Transaction Disclosure Sheets: Forms 300, 300-1, 302, 303 and 314

- Addendum Provisions: Form 270

- Loan Brokerage: Forms 204-2, 209-3 and 241

- Sale and Purchase Agreements: Forms 170 and 185

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

This email was sent to: [Email]

Share the newsletter: