Thanks to skyrocketing home prices, renting is now cheaper than buying As prices rise out of control, some would-be homebuyers are eyeing rentals.
Monthly Statistical Update: August 2021 California home prices are white hot, but the jobs recovery is only warming up. Learn how this impacts buyer purchasing power.
When Federal and State Law Conflict Put up your dukes — this video covers state law versus federal law. Which authority controls?
Tax Benefits of Ownership: inflation, appreciation, and taxes The new edition of Tax Benefits of Ownership explores inflation and appreciation for homeowners and sellers, and more.
Word-of-the-Week: License This video explains how a property owner transfers rights to use the property by granting a license, in under two minutes.
Mortgage delinquencies see first year-over-year decline since the 2020 recession The U.S. mortgage market is finally turning a corner on delinquency rates — but serious delinquencies are still rising.
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Landlords, tenants in the dark about Emergency Rental Assistance A recent survey shows many landlords and tenants are unaware of federal rental assistance.
Recent Case Decision, In re: De Guillen May an existing HOA’s notice of lien secure amounts accruing after recording the lien?
Current market rates The average 30-year fixed rate mortgage decreased in the week ending July 23, 2021 to 2.78%.
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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