Implicit bias training will be incorporated in both pre-licensing and continuing education courses beginning in 2023.
New law requires implicit bias training for real estate professionals
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Real Estate Matters
Keep abreast of the real estate industry in California with this expansive buffet of topics. This volume simplifies complex concepts to quickly update agents and brokers.
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Recent updates to the course e-book
- Page 174: The first paragraph has been amended to read: If the deferred rent is not
paid as scheduled, the nonresidential landlord may file a UD action to evict the
tenant without serving another three-day notice.
06/25: The 2025 rules for buyer representation and fee-splitting avoidance are currently being edited into this e-book.
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Low inventory and zoning restrictions incentivize builders to develop in hazardous, fire prone areas.
Career Coach: first-time homebuyer considerations
The following is an excerpt from the new edition of the firsttuesday Career Manual, a best practices guide to help new real estate licensees establish their personal brands and boost income. In this excerpt, we discuss considerations for agents when dealing with first-time homebuyers.
DRE is now accepting exam and license applications online
The California DRE is now accepting real estate exam applications and combination exam and license applications online via eLicensing.
Career Coach: marketing and soliciting offers
The following is an excerpt from the new edition of the firsttuesday Career Manual, a best practices guide to help new real estate licensees establish their personal brands and boost income. In this excerpt, we discuss solicitation of offers and the marketing package.
Press Release: Q3 2021 Buyer Purchasing Power Index hits zero as interest rates rebound from bottom
While not yet negative, Q3 2021’s neutral BPPI figure reflects a worsening situation for homebuyers reliant on mortgage financing.
Brokerage Reminder: Know the bottom line for investment properties
A weekly reminder to stay on top of your practice from first tuesday’s in-house broker!
Asset prices are untethered from incomes; Monthly Statistical Update (October 2021)
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Redlining: its history and lasting impacts
Redlining maps which color-coded and documented the creditworthiness of neighborhoods in the 1930s continue to negatively affect the lower-graded neighborhoods today.