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New law survives court challenge to allow denser housing

by Madison Hart | Jul 11, 2022 | Laws and Regulations, Real Estate | 0

New law to allow for denser building lives on after California’s Attorney General defends it in court. What does this mean for housing inventory?

Renters optimistic to move in 2022 — but turnover remains low

by Madison Hart | Mar 18, 2022 | Real Estate | 0

Those looking to move are feeling confident, but limited inventory and rising interest rates is raining on the parade.

2022’s new California real estate laws

by ft Editorial Staff | Jan 3, 2022 | Feature Articles, Laws and Regulations, New Laws, Real Estate | 2

This article offers an overview of the new laws impacting real estate that were passed and signed into law in 2021.

Change the law: Create a state agency to fund small residential builders

by ft Editorial Staff | Aug 8, 2021 | Change The Law, Real Estate | 0

firsttuesday proposes the creation of a new state agency with the sole function to lend to builders who will use the funds to construct more housing.

The Authority to Legislate

by ft Editorial Staff | Jul 18, 2021 | Feature Articles, Real Estate, Video | 0

Authority of the California legislature to enact laws regulating real estate activities.

Proposed plan seeks to subsidize nearly half the price of a first home

by Amy Perry | Jul 7, 2021 | Economics, Real Estate, Recessions | 0

California’s Build Back Boldly Plan incentivizes first-time homebuyers by subsidizing up to 45% of a home’s price.

Legislative steps toward more affordable housing

by Carrie B. Reyes | Jan 9, 2021 | Charts, Feature Articles, New Laws | 4

California’s legislature is addressing the affordable housing shortage with these recent laws.

How legislation is helping independent contractors during COVID-19

by ft Editorial Staff | Apr 27, 2020 | Feature Articles, Fundamentals, Real Estate, Recessions, Your Practice | 0

This article is Part II in a series explaining the legal assistance offered to individuals...

How legislation is helping brokerages, homeowners and renters during COVID-19

by ft Editorial Staff | Apr 21, 2020 | Buyers and Sellers, Economics, Feature Articles, Recessions, Your Practice | 0

This article is Part I in a series explaining the legal assistance offered to individuals impacted by the novel coronavirus (COVID-19), relating to real estate and the housing market.

2019 California legislative round-up

by ft Editorial Staff | Dec 30, 2019 | Feature Articles, Finance, New Laws, Property Management | 0

This article digests the bills relevant to real estate that passed and were signed into law in California during 2019.

2018 in review and a forecast for 2019

by Carrie B. Reyes | Jan 15, 2019 | Feature Articles, Forecasts, Home Sales, Laws and Regulations | 5

Review key 2018 events that will impact California’s housing market in 2019, including new laws and market trends.

CalBRE to be the DRE — again

by Sarah Kolvas | Oct 24, 2017 | Feature Articles, Features, Laws and Regulations, Real Estate, Your Practice | 2

A recently passed bill will rename the CalBRE the DRE.

2016 Legislative Review

by ft Editorial Staff | Jan 16, 2017 | Laws and Regulations, Real Estate | 0

Real estate bills and housing measures passed in 2016.

2016 in review and a look ahead to 2017

by ft Editorial Staff | Dec 31, 2016 | Feature Articles, Forecasts, Laws and Regulations | 0

Review 2016’s legislative and economic updates to California’s real estate market.

New legislation may make changes to CalBRE

by Sarah Kolvas | Oct 6, 2015 | Laws and Regulations, Pending Laws, Reader Polls, Real Estate | 1

Recently, Assembly Bill 1545: the State of California Housing Agency Act (AB 1545) was introduced in the California legislature by 44th District Assemblymember Jacqui Irwin (Democrat).