California’s definition of “essential service” has shifted for real estate professionals California cities and counties issue their own rules on essential services.
DRE fumbles crisis response Can the DRE adequately support real estate professionals and the public through the pandemic?
How legislation is helping independent contractors during COVID-19 Understanding the legal assistance offered to individuals impacted by the pandemic, relating to real estate.
California home searches across metros The home search patterns of Californians reveal hidden currents of the housing market.
The cost of a home office deduction What qualifies a real estate licensee to write off home office expenses?
Modifying Escrow Instructions Amending escrow instructions when an unaddressed issue arises.
Mortgage credit availability declines as recession certainty sets in Lenders are walking a tightrope this spring.
Bankruptcy’s tie to homeownership Homeowners who see their home values diminish are more likely to throw in the towel when financial stress occurs.
Current market rates The average 30-year fixed rate mortgage remained roughly level at 3.33% in the week ending April 24, 2020.
form updates this month
- Listing Forms and Marketing Package: Form 115
Coming soon! A new series of Tenant Protection Act (TPA) forms will be published on the RPI Forms Download page in the coming weeks. The new forms are used by landlords of properties subject to AB 1482 which limits annual rent increases to 5% plus the rate of inflation, and requires “just cause” to evict tenants who have occupied a unit for 12 months or more. An exhaustive article will be published in conjunction with the release of the new forms.
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