Attorney General fines landlords for TPA violations
California's Attorney General meets resistance from landlords reluctant to follow — or simply unaware of — the rules.

Economic considerations in an evaluation: Part 1
Learn how local economic conditions influence a broker's price opinion — and how to use different valuation methods.

Reserves and Deposits in the Trust Account
This video covers a property manager's proper handling of a trust account to accommodate the flow of income and expenses.

Recent Case Decision: Frazier v. The Superior Court of LA County
May a landlord maintain an unlawful detainer (UD) action when they have not complied with local rent control ordinances?

Legislative Gossip: July 2023
Legislation significant to the housing market include changes to transfer on death deeds, the Environment Hazards Booklet and just cause eviction and rent cap rules.

Current mortgage rates
The average 30-year fixed rate mortgage (FRM) rate increased to 6.81% in the week ending July 7, 2023. The average 15-year FRM rate also climbed to 6.24%.