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Reader, real estate education fraud, agent population and state and federal fair housing laws.

Your firsttuesday real estate news
Week of March 28, 2022

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DRE Hot Seat: Real Estate Educational Services fraud
Learn how two California agencies brought down a massive licensing and education fraud operation.

Lured by rising prices, new agents swarm real estate — except in California
Agent population is way up in other states with lower costs of living.

Civil Rights and Fair Housing Laws, Pt I
Part I of our video series on state and federal fair housing laws introduces the Civil Rights Act and the Federal Fair Housing Act.

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How often are your buyers’ mortgage applications facing denials compared to last year?

Zillow Offers’ failure is a warning to today’s speculators
Zillow learns firsthand why real estate agents are still vital to the homebuying and selling process.

As aid dwindles, California landlords have last chance to apply for aid
Landlords are taking advantage of the end of the COVID-19 rental recovery window.

MLO Mentor: The Fair Credit Reporting Act, Part II
Review the separate disclosures required of MLOs under the Fair Credit Reporting Act.

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DRE Bulletin Digest: Winter 2022
The latest edition of the DRE Real Estate Bulletin focuses on scandal, new laws and education updates.

DFPI Bulletin Digest: March 2022
The latest bulletin focuses on Russian sanctions, a new communications campaign and CalMoney Smart grants.

The Federal Reserve’s impact on mortgage rates
Learn how the Federal Reserve puts downward pressure on home sales and prices.

Rentals: the future of California real estate?
California’s rental vacancy rate remains below healthy levels, averaging 4.3% in 2021.

Current market rates
The average 30-year fixed rate mortgage surged to 4.42% in the week ending March 25, 2022. The average 15-year FRM rate also jumped to 3.63%.

Trending now: 2021’s home price increases
A severe lack of residential construction continues to strangle the American Dream in California.

RPI Form Updates

— Form 306: Property Expense Profile

— Form 550: Residential Lease Agreement

— Form 551: Residential Rental Agreement (Month-to-Month)

— NEW Form 564-1: Information on Dampness and Mold for Renters in California

— NEW Form 564-2: Información Sobre la Humedad y el Moho para Inquilinos en California

To access all updated forms, view our RPI Forms library here.
Click on Download the Full Forms Library to download our entire catalog.

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