The "jingle mail" strategy Homeownership is central to the American dream, so why are more and more homeowners returning the keys?
State financing program for ‘granny flats’ vetoed by Governor Accessory Dwelling Units offer hidden density at a discount, so why did Assembly Bill 69 fail?
Word-of-the-Week: Emblements We don't cherry-pick facts in this word-of-the-week video on emblements. Sweet!
Form-of-the-Week: The pet and non-smoking addendums No, Fido! Explore RPI Forms 563 and 563-1, covering pet and non-smoking addendums.
Recent Case Decision: Abatti v. Imperial Irrigation District Does an agricultural users’ water rights constitute an entitlement to a particular amount of water?
Recent Case Decision: Vasquez v. LBS Financial Credit Union Is a buyer responsible for paying off unknown judgment liens against a property incurred by the previous owner?
The slowing trend in California construction starts Single family residential starts were 7% below one year earlier in the six-month phase ending September 2020.
Using the yield spread to forecast recessions and recoveries In October 2020, the yield spread was back in positive territory, but still low, averaging +0.68.
Current market rates The average 30-year fixed rate mortgage hit a new low in the week ending November 20, 2020, now at 2.72%.
form updates this month
NEW 15-Day Notice to Pay Rent with Required COVID-19 Declaration:
— Form 575: with rent-related fees, on defaults from March 1st to August 31st
— Form 575-1: without rent-related fees, on defaults from March 1st to August 31st
— Form 575-2: with rent-related fees, on defaults from September 1st through January 31st
— Form 575-3: without rent-related fees, on defaults from September 1st through January 31st
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