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Brokerage Reminder: The know-how to disclose

by ft Editorial Staff | Apr 6, 2020 | Brokerage Reminder, Latest Articles | 4

“As is” vs. “as disclosed” On the sale of a one-to-four unit residential property, the seller...

POLL: In a sales transaction today, who better controls the price in negotiations?

by ft Editorial Staff | Apr 6, 2020 | Latest Articles, Reader Polls | 0

In a sales transaction today, who better controls the price in negotiations? The buyer The seller...

The virtual real estate broker in a DRE world

by Guest Author Summer Goralik | Apr 6, 2020 | Guest Opinions and Articles, Latest Articles | 0

In the midst of the COVID-19 crisis, guest author Summer Goralik helps licensees ensure their virtual brokerages remain DRE-compliant.

California home sales volume lays low

by ft Editorial Staff | Apr 6, 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?

California tiered home pricing

by ft Editorial Staff | Apr 6, 2020 | 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.

Governor Newsom appoints new DRE Commissioner

by Benjamin J. Smith | Apr 3, 2020 | DRE Watch, Latest Articles, Real Estate News | 0

Governor Gavin Newsom has appointed a new California Real Estate Commissioner: Doug McCauley.

Current market rates

by ft Editorial Staff | Apr 3, 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.

Using the yield spread to forecast recessions and recoveries

by ft Editorial Staff | Apr 2, 2020 | Charts, Economic Factors, Latest Articles, Market Watch | 28

The yield spread indicates the likelihood of a recession or recovery one year forward.

Form of the week: Agent and Broker-Associate Employment Agreements — RPI Forms 505 and 506

by ft Editorial Staff | Mar 31, 2020 | Forms, Latest Articles | 0

The agent’s and broker-associate’s written right to compensation

POLL: How often are auction environments created by calling for offers to be presented on a specific date?

by ft Editorial Staff | Mar 30, 2020 | Latest Articles, Reader Polls | 0

When marketing a listed property, how often are auction environments created by calling for offers...

Escrow Companies and Escrow Officers

by ft Editorial Staff | Mar 30, 2020 | Feature Articles, Video | 0

Critical services rendered by an escrow officer

Buying sight-unseen: the new norm in the COVID-19 era

by Carrie B. Reyes | Mar 30, 2020 | Home Sales, Real Estate News | 0

While more difficult, homebuying and selling may still continue in the coming weeks of COVID-19 isolation.

Treasury yields go negative: what it means for real estate

Escrow Basics

Forecasting California’s housing market during a pandemic