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Real Estate Principles: Video™
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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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Forbearance requests rise while access to mortgage credit falls
The MBA’s Mortgage Credit Availability Index has fallen sharply, now 32% below the November 2019 peak.
Brokerage Reminder: Kickbacks – the unlawful referral fee
A bad habit to kick Although kickbacks — the practice of accepting referral fees from third-party service providers like title insurers or mortgage lenders — are prohibited under the Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act (RESPA), they continue to be one of the most...
Jobless rate jumps and tenants are still making rent — for now
California landlords are in a precarious position in 2020.
Declining jobs mark a hold-cash phase in 2020; Monthly Statistical Update (July 2020)
Jobs lost puts a face on the 2020 recession; Stock market highs and lows as mostly momentum, not data based; Real estate investments are tangible and location counts — just not in 2020
Brokerage Reminder: Disbursement of funds when a transaction fails
Keep yourself informed about the rules surrounding disbursement of funds held in escrow after a failed transaction.
Spotting appraisal deficiencies
Knowing the common appraisal deficiencies can help you successfully rebut a low appraisal.
Tips for buying and selling during the sight-unseen era
Buyer’s and seller’s agents will find themselves working harder and more creatively during these socially distant times.
California further extends DRE licensing, exam, continuing education deadlines
On June 15, 2020, Governor Newsom granted another 60-day extension for California Department of Real Estate (DRE) licensees and exam applicants.