Find out what homebuyers have in mind for 2018 and how to make their expectations work for you and your agents!
To buy in 2018? Homebuyer sentiment is up
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Real Estate Principles
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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.
Newly published related content
Can energy systems be separated into solar and nonsolar components for property tax purposes?
Luz Solar Partners Ltd., III v. San Bernardino County Facts: An owner improves their real estate by installing an energy system that generates power through both solar and nonsolar energy. The county changes property appraisal procedures by valuing solar and nonsolar...
The votes are in: fewer licensees discuss the arbitration provision with clients
Readers weigh in on discussing the arbitration provision with clients.
The yield spread’s directive for home prices
The yield spread has dipped below 1% in 2018, here’s what it means for home prices.
Home prices temporarily outrun California’s flat home sales volume; Monthly Statistical Update (June 2018)
Download the Monthly Statistical Update To view, print and personalize this month’s Statistical Update for your marketing campaign, click here
Letter to the editor: When does a broker who receives a real estate fee need to disburse their agent’s share of the fee?
The time allowed varies based on the signed employment agreement.
The votes are in: the myth of mandatory CAR membership is losing momentum
Some real estate licensees still believe CAR membership is required for MLS access.
POLL: What percentage of property listings receive multiple offers?
This poll will close on May 28, 2018.
Spring 2018 DRE Real Estate Bulletin Digest
The Spring 2018 Bulletin includes the latest news, guidance and updates from the Department of Real Estate (DRE).