Readers don’t think buyers should have direct access to their local MLS — but how much would a public MLS really impact agents and brokers?
The votes are in: Public MLS access lacks support
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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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DRE Compliance Goals – For Brokers
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The votes are in: CAR membership not worth the cost
Our readers overwhelmingly and consistently agree CAR member services are not worth the cost of membership.
Employer responsibilities to correct harassment in the workplace expanded
Employers were previously responsible for not responding to sexual harassment in the workplace – now, they are responsible for all types of harassment.
Falling purchasing power takes a toll on home prices; Monthly Statistical Update (March 2019)
Buyer purchasing power’s pull on prices; Rising mortgage rates decrease purchasing power; Home prices fall from their peak
California’s 50 largest brokerages
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