Monthly Statistical Update: May 2023 The yield spread stokes recession fears in Q3 2023 as job gains plateau and interest rates remain elevated, devastating buyer purchasing power.
Form-of-the-Week: Client Profile and LLC Subscription Agreement A broker uses RPI Forms 350 and 373 when researching and soliciting cash investors for an LLC.
Fictitious Business Names, Teams and ID Requirements This video breaks down fictitious business names and proper agent and responsible broker identification in ads.
DRE Hot Seat: Prison time for mortgage fraud A broker earned five years in prison and needs to pay restitution for creating and submitting fraudulent records to lenders.
Legislative Gossip California's newest housing bills may impact residential landlord charges, commercial brokerage service licensing requirements and building strategies amid downturns.
California tiered home pricing Market freefall snapshot: Home prices range from 9% below the May 2022 peak in the low tier to a staggering loss of 12% in the mid and high tiers.
California home sales volume Home sales volume in March 2023 experienced an increase from the prior month, while falling 33% below a year earlier.
Current mortgage rates The average 30-year FRM remained level at 6.43% in the week ending April 28, 2023. The average 15-year FRM dipped to 5.71%.
Trending: New Practice course fulfills 2024 requirements The DRE approves firsttuesday's new multi-media Real Estate Practice.
Popular: The real estate agent rip-off There will always be a need for variance beyond the traditional fee rate of 5%-6%.
JargonDrop™ Practice your real estate industry jargon (and reflexes) against other licensees with JargonDrop™.
Real Estate Crossword Test your real estate fundamentals with this week's Real Estate Crossword on Financing.
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