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California consumer sentiment rises, but still negative in Q4 2019

by Carrie B. Reyes | Feb 21, 2020 | Economic Factors, Real Estate News | 0

Consumer sentiment in California rose slightly in the fourth quarter (Q4) of 2019.

DBO Bulletin Digest February 2020

by ft Editorial Staff | Feb 21, 2020 | Latest Articles | 0

The February 2020 DBO Bulletin focuses on cybersecurity and licensee report reminders.

Current market rates

by ft Editorial Staff | Feb 21, 2020 | 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.

Is a commercial landlord liable for the chemical contamination of groundwater on their property when they lack knowledge of dangerous chemicals used in the course of their tenants’ business?

by Benjamin J. Smith | Feb 19, 2020 | Latest Articles, Recent Case Decisions | 0

United Artists Theatre Circuit, Inc. v. Regional Water Quality Control Board Facts: A commercial...

The slowing trend in California construction starts

by ft Editorial Staff | Feb 19, 2020 | Charts, Home Sales, Latest Articles | 6

Multi-family and SFR construction continued to rise in 2018 – slowly.

Construction decline signals decreased GDP, investment

by Carrie B. Reyes | Feb 19, 2020 | Economic Factors, Real Estate News | 0

The reduced construction start seen in 2018-2019 portend a softer housing market — and economy — in 2020.

POLLS: The value of CAR membership

by ft Editorial Staff | Feb 17, 2020 | Latest Articles, Reader Polls | 0

Do you believe CAR membership is required to place listings in your local MLS? Yes No Not sure...

California home sales volume lays low

by ft Editorial Staff | Feb 16, 2020 | Charts, Home Sales, Latest Articles, Market Watch | 89

The latest home sales volume report for California shows 9% more homes sold year-to-date than last year. Will the rise continue?

DRE Hot Seat: Mortgage lender mortgage fraud

by ft Editorial Staff | Feb 12, 2020 | Latest Articles | 0

This article is part of an ongoing series covering violations of real estate law. Here, brokerages engaged in MLO activities to defraud homeowners looking to refinance their mortgages.

Landlords screen out housing voucher tenants

by Carrie B. Reyes | Feb 11, 2020 | Landlords and Tenants, Real Estate News | 4

A recent study shows landlords’ bias against tenants with housing vouchers runs deep.

POLL: How did reductions in SALT deductions affect home sales volume?

by ft Editorial Staff | Feb 10, 2020 | Latest Articles, Reader Polls | 0

How did the 2018 reductions in federal income tax rates and personal SALT deductions affect home...

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California consumer sentiment rises, but still negative in Q4 2019

DBO Bulletin Digest February 2020

Current market rates

Is a commercial landlord liable for the chemical contamination of groundwater on their property when they lack knowledge of dangerous chemicals used in the course of their tenants’ business?

The slowing trend in California construction starts

Construction decline signals decreased GDP, investment

POLLS: The value of CAR membership

California home sales volume lays low

DRE Hot Seat: Mortgage lender mortgage fraud

Landlords screen out housing voucher tenants

POLL: How did reductions in SALT deductions affect home sales volume?

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