Carrie B. Reyes | firsttuesday Journal

To syndicate or not: a securities risk (or not)

Posted by Carrie B. Reyes | May 30, 2023 | Feature Articles, Investment, Real Estate |

Without elementary knowledge of securities risks in real estate transactions, syndicators might offer investors promotional value-adding activities with uncertainty of achievement to enhance value in a real estate investment.

Mortgage concepts: HMDA purpose and coverage

Posted by Carrie B. Reyes | May 26, 2023 | Feature Articles, Finance |

HMDA requires consumer mortgage lenders to gather and report data on consumer mortgage purchases, applications and originations as regulated.

California targets unlawful crime-free housing policies

Posted by Carrie B. Reyes | May 24, 2023 | Fair Housing, Property Management, Real Estate |

Landlords who conduct criminal background checks may be guilty of housing discrimination.

Spring price cuts, days-on-market, continue to climb

Posted by Carrie B. Reyes | May 19, 2023 | Economics, Home Sales, Real Estate, Recessions |

Seller price cuts and days-on-market continue to escalate across California in Spring 2023.

The liquidated damages provision and the breaching buyer’s deposit when prices decline

Posted by Carrie B. Reyes | May 15, 2023 | Buyers and Sellers, Feature Articles, Real Estate, Recessions, Your Practice |

Agents need to be aware of the maximum dollar amount the seller is entitled to receive upon a buyer’s breach – especially when home prices are falling.