Investors are diving back into real estate This “splurge surge” has impacted asset prices of all types, including real estate.
The 2020 recession was the shortest ever — but its effects continue The economic recession ended after two short months in April 2020, but the economy is still fragile.
Eminent Domain, the Power to Tax and Escheat This video offers a deeper dive into California’s four main constitutional powers.
Agents: supplement your income by assisting clients with ADU creation Take advantage of California's ADU surge while helping your service area increase housing.
Housed or homeless, zoning affects all After years of supply-and-demand imbalance, California’s housing crisis has reached a breaking point.
Word-of-the-Week: Waste This video covers the intentional destruction or neglect of property which diminishes its value.
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Career Coach: choosing the right broker The new edition of the firsttuesday Career Manual explains independent contractor employment agreements, and more.
Brokerage Reminder: Recruit and retain for long term success Learn how to prioritize and attract different types of agents in your recruitment strategies.
Form-of-the-Week: Property Inspection – Buyer’s Request for Repairs and Final Walk-Through RPI Forms 269 and 270 help agents secure the final condition of a property in a transaction.
DRE Hot Seat: DRE to be notified of disciplinary action by other state entities The DRE revoked a broker's license after they failed to report disciplinary action from another licensing entity.
Recent Case Decision: ESA Management, LLC v. Jacob Can an unlawful detainer action be maintained when the 60-day notice to pay rent or quit does not state the amount of delinquent rent and how to pay it?
California home sales volume The number of homes sold in May 2021 was nearly twice as many that sold a year earlier during the pandemic's emergence.
Current market rates The average 30-year fixed rate mortgage decreased in the week ending July 23, 2021 to 2.78%.
Trending: Everyone is talking about high inflation — but what about home prices? A heavy supply and demand imbalance is to blame for today's high inflation and prices.
RPI Form Updates
— Form 575-2: 15-Day Notice to Pay Rent with rent-related fees, on defaults from September 1st, 2020 through September 1st, 2021
— Form 575-3: 15-Day Notice to Pay Rent without rent-related fees, on defaults from September 1st, 2020 through September 1st, 2021
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