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Current market rates

by ft Editorial Staff | Dec 6, 2019 | Charts, Economic Factors, Interest Rates, Latest Articles, Market Watch | 21

Where are mortgage rates now? Check out our weekly interest rate update to track the latest market rates.

LIBOR phaseout approaching

by Carrie B. Reyes | Dec 4, 2019 | Loan Products, Real Estate News | 0

What will happen when the LIBOR expires in 2021?

Advance Costs are Trust Funds

by ft Editorial Staff | Dec 4, 2019 | Latest Articles, Video | 0

The proper handling of costs advanced by a seller to a broker to market their property and acquire property reports

FARM: §1031 exchange

by ft Editorial Staff | Dec 4, 2019 | FARM Letters, Latest Articles | 0

To request a FARM letter topic, or to see a list of all our FARM letter templates, visit our FARM Letter page. Download the Personalization Instructions Download the PDF Template Download the Microsoft Word Template Text only...

Rising refinances give MLOs a boost despite slowing sales; Monthly Statistical Update (December 2019)

by ft Editorial Staff | Dec 2, 2019 | Charts, Latest Articles, Market Watch, Monthly Statistical Update | 0

Home sales volume down in 2019; Refi’s jump with interest rate decrease; MLO population declines in 2019

POLLS: All-cash buyers and single buyers

by ft Editorial Staff | Dec 2, 2019 | Latest Articles, Reader Polls | 0

Who are the majority of the all-cash buyers in your market? U.S. investors Foreign investors...

Look back to look forward: California’s past and future housing cycles

by ft Editorial Staff | Dec 2, 2019 | Charts, Feature Articles, Home Sales | 0

View California’s current housing cycle alongside the Millennium Boom.

California tiered home pricing

by ft Editorial Staff | Nov 27, 2019 | Bay Area, Charts, first tuesday Local, Home Sales, Latest Articles, Los Angeles-Santa Barbara-Ventura, Market Watch, San Diego | 23

Home prices turn in a mixed performance across California’s metropolitan areas.

Arbitration law updates leave much desired

by Carrie B. Reyes | Nov 26, 2019 | New Laws, Real Estate News | 0

Arbitration leaves consumers at a disadvantage, but some progress has been made in making results more transparent.

POLL: Are undisclosed fees paid for referring clients to home warranty companies illegal kickbacks?

by ft Editorial Staff | Nov 25, 2019 | Latest Articles, Reader Polls | 0

Do you believe undisclosed fees paid to real estate brokers or their agents for referring clients...

New law requires cities to incentivize ADUs

by Carrie B. Reyes | Nov 25, 2019 | Landlords and Tenants, New Laws, Real Estate News | 0

Beginning in 2020, local governments will be required to incentivize and promote affordable accessory dwelling units (ADUs).

California mortgage loan originators down in 2019

by ft Editorial Staff | Nov 24, 2019 | Charts, Latest Articles, Licensing and Education, Loan Products | 1

The trend for state-licensed MLOs is down in 2019.

A Broker’s Use of Supervisors

The Borrower and Mortgage Broker Relationship

Disclosure of Fire Risks

Latest Articles

Current market rates

LIBOR phaseout approaching

Advance Costs are Trust Funds

FARM: §1031 exchange

Rising refinances give MLOs a boost despite slowing sales; Monthly Statistical Update (December 2019)

POLLS: All-cash buyers and single buyers

Look back to look forward: California’s past and future housing cycles

California tiered home pricing

Arbitration law updates leave much desired

POLL: Are undisclosed fees paid for referring clients to home warranty companies illegal kickbacks?

New law requires cities to incentivize ADUs

California mortgage loan originators down in 2019

Polls

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