We explain the criteria for taking adverse possession in California.
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- 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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Same-sex partnerships excluded from property transfer reassessments
Some same-sex couples may reverse their property tax reassessments after a change in ownership.
2018 in review and a forecast for 2019
Review key 2018 events that will impact California’s housing market in 2019, including new laws and market trends.
California voters address homeless, mental health problem
Now that the measure has passed, what changed with the passage of Prop 2?
Federal agencies seek to exempt more low-priced homes from appraisal requirements
The agencies are asking for public comment on the proposal to increase the appraisal exemption threshold.
Change the law: Require operating expense disclosure for SFR sales
We propose to require a statement disclosing the operating expenses a potential homebuyer may expect when purchasing a specific single family residence (SFR).
Inspections required for exterior elevated elements in buildings with three or more multifamily residences
Load-bearing exterior elevated structures in some buildings require an inspection every six years.