Real Estate Practice

Trending mortgage rates

by ft Editorial Staff | Aug 7, 2026

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

The home inspection report: to disclose and shield

by Amy Platero | Aug 6, 2026

Learn how to use a home inspection report (HIR) to mitigate liability risks for misrepresentation in the preparation of a seller’s Transfer Disclosure Statement (TDS), exercise care in the section of a qualified home inspector and use an energy efficiency audit report by a certified home energy rater to market property.

Income inequality dampens California’s homeownership potential

by ft Editorial Staff | Aug 3, 2026

Income inequality is catching up with California’s economy, stifling household formation and dragging down the housing market.

Safety standards for improvements

by Amy Platero | Jul 28, 2026

Learn common safety standard conditions and violations found on residential properties and how to provide terms to remedy safety issues in a real estate transaction.

California tiered home pricing

by ft Editorial Staff | Jul 28, 2026

Home prices continued to slide across California in November 2025.

The AI apocalypse for real estate agents

by Carrie B. Reyes | Jul 24, 2026

AI is smoothing the way for more sellers to take on FSBOs — should agents be worried?

DRE Bulletin Digest: Spring 2026

by Amy Platero | Jul 22, 2026

The California Department of Real Estate (DRE) in their Spring 2026 Real Estate Bulletin reminds licensees of fiduciary duties, advance fee requirements and how to become a real estate broker.