Your first tuesday real estate news

Week of May 18, 2015

Lofty HOA fees make renting look good

A look at how HOA fees impact the cost of buying vs. renting.

ATTENTION: Our office will be closed on Monday, May 25, 2015 for Memorial Day. Online ordering and course access will remain available.

CalBRE responds to your questions

The CalBRE's response to your recent inquiries.

Starbucks: Moves in and runs with the action

Does Starbucks really increase home values? We're not convinced.

Current market rates

Fixed rate mortgage (FRM) rates increased during the last week.

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Brokerage Reminder: Agents beware – 5 signs of a difficult client

How to handle difficult clients.

Mortgage advertising rules

A review of mortgage marketing guidelines for CalBRE licensees.

FARM: First-time homebuyer programs

Share information about first-time homebuyer programs with your clients.

Using the yield spread to forecast recessions and recoveries

The yield spread maintained its long falling trend in April 2015.

FARM: Shopping for a contractor

Help your clients find the right contractor for their repairs and remodeling.