Buyer’s and seller’s agents will find themselves working harder and more creatively during these socially distant times.
Tips for buying and selling during the sight-unseen era
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Economic Trends in California Real Estate
Learn the 25 economic factors that drive California’s real estate market.
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Recent updates to the course e-book
06/25: The 2025 rules for buyer representation and fee-splitting avoidance are currently being edited into this e-book.
Newly published related content
California further extends DRE licensing, exam, continuing education deadlines
On June 15, 2020, Governor Newsom granted another 60-day extension for California Department of Real Estate (DRE) licensees and exam applicants.
Residential rent growth slows dramatically
The U.S. annual rent growth rate in April was the slowest since the end of 2017.
Housing insecurity was an issue in California long before COVID-19
Here in California, reliable access to housing has long been an issue as rental and homeowner inventory have failed to keep up with demand from our rising population.
The votes are in: Housing market slated for a late recovery
Readers weigh in on when they expect recovery from the 2020 recession to begin.
Remote working shifts homebuyer preferences
As Californians continue to social distance due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, many have shifted from their traditional office jobs to working remotely.
POLL: Will demand for high-density multifamily buildings and condo units drop as a result of COVID-19?
This poll will close on June 8, 2020.
Today’s low interest rates aren’t enough to boost inventory, home sales volume; Monthly Statistical Update (June 2020)
30-year fixed rate mortgage (FRM) rates hit historic low; For-sale inventory drops; Home sales volume set to fall
The W-shaped recession ahead
Prepare for a bumpy road ahead.