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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 | 27

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...

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.

Recession anticipation send rates down, refinances up; Monthly Statistical Update (April 2020)

by ft Editorial Staff | Mar 27, 2020 | Charts, Coronavirus, Latest Articles, Market Watch, Monthly Statistical Update | 0

Negative yield spread forecasts 2020 recession; FRM rates hit record lows; Refinances to continue their rise

The source of home price movement: buyer purchasing power

by ft Editorial Staff | Mar 25, 2020 | Charts, Home Sales, Interest Rates, Latest Articles | 2

Find out what today’s buyer purchasing power means for tomorrow’s home prices in California.

DBO Bulletin Digest March 2020

by ft Editorial Staff | Mar 24, 2020 | Latest Articles, Laws and Regs | 0

The March 2020 DBO Bulletin focuses on COVID-19 and proposed regulations.

POLL: Should buyers have direct access to local MLS information?

by ft Editorial Staff | Mar 23, 2020 | Latest Articles, Reader Polls | 4

Do you think buyers should be able to have direct access to property information in your local...

Form of the Week: Agent Interview and Income Data Sheet — RPI Forms 500 and 504

by ft Editorial Staff | Mar 23, 2020 | Forms, Latest Articles | 0

As a broker, your success depends in large part on the quality of the individuals you employ.

Introduction to Escrow

by ft Editorial Staff | Mar 23, 2020 | Feature Articles, Latest Articles, Video | 0

Escrow activities employed to timely close a real estate transaction

Forecasting California’s housing market during a pandemic

Escrow Companies and Escrow Officers

Are we heading toward a foreclosure crisis in 2020?