Learn how local economic conditions influence a broker’s price opinion – and how to use different valuation methods.
Economic considerations in an evaluation: Part 1
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Recent updates to the course e-book
- Effective January 1st, 2021, California homeowners qualify for a net equity homestead protection of up to $300,000 or the median sale price for a single family residence (SFR) in the homeowner’s county in the calendar year prior to the year in which they claim the exemption, not to exceed $600,000 (adjusted annually for inflation). [CCP §704.730] For more on this topic, see Form-of-the-Week: Homestead exemption, an asset preservation declaration – Form 465
06/25: The 2025 rules for buyer representation and fee-splitting avoidance are currently being edited into this e-book.
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https://vimeo.com/841369234 The Monthly Statistical Update (MSU) keeps agents and brokers current on the market trends affecting California real estate transactions. This month, we’re covering: adjustable rate mortgages (ARMs), which continue to eclipse FRM rates,...
DRE Hot Seat: Property manager conceals records from owner
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Mortgage Concepts: Section 35 disclosures for higher-priced consumer mortgages
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A trust deed investment for groups
Learn about the documentation necessary for a syndicator to publicly solicit investors to fund the purchase or origination of a trust deed note and the securities risk involved when fractionalizing a trust deed investment.
Form-of-the-Week: Solar shade control notice and notice of intent to alter shared boundary fence — Forms 322 and 323
A property owner uses RPI Forms 322 and 323 when notifying a neighbor about a solar installation or intent to alter a shared boundary fence.
Mortgage concepts: Limited “changed circumstances” for TRID disclosures
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Risk capital tests for real estate syndication
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