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Reader, renters insurance, building restrictions and first time homebuyer uncertainty.

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Week of November 19, 2018

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The votes are in: Landlords and tenants drag their feet on renters insurance
Readers chime in on whether landlords require renters insurance.

CA passes law easing building restrictions for new developments
This bill is one of many new laws passed this year to address the state’s housing crisis.

Fewer projects will undergo CEQA aesthetic evaluations
This bill allows certain projects to forego the aesthetic impacts evaluation previously required under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).

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Are undisclosed fees paid for referring clients to home warranty companies illegal kickbacks?

First-time homebuyer uncertainty hinders construction, home sales; Monthly Statistical Update (November 2018)
Home sales volume to end year below 2017; Construction rises — too slowly; First-time homebuyers waiting in the wings.

Mortgage Concepts: Is my loan subject to RESPA?
This video will reinforce the identification of loans covered by the Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act (RESPA) and Reg X.

Letter to the Editor: How does the 70/30 exemption rule work?
Find out if you're exempt from the DRE's continuing education requirement.

California real estate almanac: past and future
Our economic timeline analyzes the market's past and prepares you for the future.

CA tiered home pricing [chart]
Home prices turn in a mixed performance across California's metropolitan areas.

Jobs move real estate [chart]
California employment increased in June 2018, reaching over 17 million total jobs.

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