The decline in American homeownership rates is most severe among black Americans — how did we get here, and what can be done to solve the problem?
The gap between white and black homeownership rates is growing
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Legal Aspects of Real Estate
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Recent updates to the course e-book
- In Chapter 25, references to “a intervivos trust” should be “an intervivos trust.”
- In Chapter 33, in the third bullet point beginning “55 or older with an annual income…”, $15,000
should be $25,000 and $20,000 should be $35,000. - Answer Key for Quiz 9, Question 2. The correct answer should be “d.”, not “c.
06/25: The 2025 rules for buyer representation and fee-splitting avoidance are currently being edited into this e-book.
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Employer responsibilities to correct harassment in the workplace expanded
Employers were previously responsible for not responding to sexual harassment in the workplace – now, they are responsible for all types of harassment.
2019 PACE changes attempt to salvage troubled energy program
Recent legislation attempts to do damage control and salvage the residential energy program, but will the changes be enough?
Letter to the editor: Occupancy limitations for rental properties
We explain the rules landlords need to follow when deciding the number of occupants in their rental properties.
Letter to the editor: What happens to real estate when the owners divorce?
We answer your questions about dividing up real property in a divorce.
Property tax refunds may now be initiated by the county
An individual’s rights to a property tax refund have expanded in 2019.
California DRE now prohibited from requiring information on licensees’ citizenship, immigration status
This change will give the DRE oversight over more Californians acting as agents.
Does a lender who discusses foreclosure alternatives with a defaulting homeowner need to initiate the discussion to comply with the Homeowners’ Bill of Rights?
Schmidt v. Citibank, N.A. Facts: A homeowner obtains a mortgage from a lender then goes into default. The lender contacts the homeowner by mail and telephone numerous times, and they discuss the homeowner’s financial situation and options to avoid foreclosure, as...