California’s homeownership rate ballooned during the Millennium Boom, but quickly fell to today’s low level of 55%.
California’s low homeownership rate to continue
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Real Estate Matters
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Recent updates to the course e-book
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Due Diligence is an Art Form
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The safety clause for residuals from due diligence efforts
Learn to appreciate a safety clause provision in exclusive representation agreements as assurance a fee is earned after expiration when your client sells or buys due to your efforts during the employment.