Author: Carrie B. Reyes

BPO series: Property conditions influence value

Posted by Carrie B. Reyes | Aug 13, 2026 | Appraisal, Feature Articles, Real Estate, Your Practice |

Learn to adjust a property’s valuation to reflect deviations based on its geography, the presence of natural hazards, level of improvements, energy efficiency and best use.

The AI apocalypse for real estate agents

Posted by Carrie B. Reyes | Jul 24, 2026 | Feature Articles, Home Sales, Real Estate, Your Practice |

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

Buyer purchasing power levels out in Q2 2026

Posted by Carrie B. Reyes | Jul 16, 2026 | Charts, Interest Rates, Real Estate |

Buyer purchasing power fell back slightly in mid-2026, still positive over a year earlier.

Federal housing bill passes, to little effect

Posted by Carrie B. Reyes | Jul 15, 2026 | New Laws, Real Estate |

How much — or how little — the new housing laws affect housing in California’s communities is up to local gatekeepers, including real estate brokers and mortgage lenders.