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Latest video published 9/3/2019

  • Rental and Lease Agreement AddendaRental and Lease Agreement Addenda

    Covers: Use of an addenda to add further provisions to a rental or lease agreement not included in the boilerplate provisions of the pre-printed form; Pet addendum; Non-smoking addendum; Standard Option to Purchase – Irrevocable Right-to-Buy.

  • Sales volume trends, from a weak year; Monthly Statistical Update (December 2023)Sales volume trends, from a weak year; Monthly Statistical Update (December 2023)

    Sales volume after 2023’s puny seasonal bounce; Sales volume is weakening, but a recovery lurks; MLS inventory flatlines, buyers and sellers wait

  • Condition of Premises AddendumCondition of Premises Addendum

    Covers: Use of the condition of premises addendum to avoid disputes over who is responsible for any damage to a rented premises; Completion of the condition of furnishings addendum on a property walk-through; Pre-expiration inspection of the property and furnishings.

  • Conflicts of interest facing appraisers and mortgage lendersConflicts of interest facing appraisers and mortgage lenders

    An appraiser must not have a direct or indirect interest, financial, personal or otherwise, in the property they have been retained to prepare an appraisal.

  • The Credit Application and Shared Provisions in Residential Rental and Lease AgreementsThe Credit Application and Shared Provisions in Residential Rental and Lease Agreements

    Covers: Establishing the tenant’s creditworthiness; Use of a co-signer on the lease or guarantee agreement; Critical provisions that exist in both residential rental and lease agreements.

  • Rental Market InfluencesRental Market Influences

    Covers: Factors which determine the condition of the rental market; Greater certainty provided under a fixed-term lease; Landlord preference for rental agreements during weak market periods of high vacancy rates

  • A Review of Periodic vs. Fixed-Term TenanciesA Review of Periodic vs. Fixed-Term Tenancies

    Covers: The similarities and differences between residential occupancy agreements; Month-to-month rental agreements run for an indefinite period of time; Fixed-term lease agreements run for a finite period of time; Controlling provisions.

  • MLS Access for Non-CAR MembersMLS Access for Non-CAR Members

    How to save on membership dues and access the multiple listing service (MLS) as an independent broker or agent

  • As mortgage rates rise, so must property prices retreat; Monthly Statistical Update (November 2023)As mortgage rates rise, so must property prices retreat; Monthly Statistical Update (November 2023)

    https://vimeo.com/880610858The Monthly Statistical Update (MSU) keeps agents and brokers current on the market trends affecting California real estate transactions.This month, we’re covering:ARM rates, which remain useless to buyers seeking to increase their borrowing capacity beyond the amount allowed with an FRM;FRM rates, which continued to rise in October 2023, with the average 30-year FRM exceeding ...

  • California Real Estate Law: Video Mini-SeriesCalifornia Real Estate Law: Video Mini-Series

    This new video mini-series covers the mechanics of California real estate law, delving into the English and Spanish influence on California real estate, the authority of the California legislature to enact laws regulating real estate activities, and when federal and state law conflict.