Department of Real Estate (DRE) | firsttuesday Journal

DRE warns of scam targeting licensees

by ft Editorial Staff | Dec 22, 2020 | Real Estate, Your Practice | 0

‘Tis the season to beware of scammers, and real estate licensees are no exception.

Real estate licensees: a state-by-state comparison

by Carrie B. Reyes | Oct 26, 2020 | Feature Articles, Licensing and Education, Real Estate, Your Practice | 1

Learn how California’s real estate brokers and agents stack up against those from other states.

The votes are in: License renewal rates remain unchanged — for now

by Benjamin J. Smith | Sep 21, 2020 | Reader Polls, Real Estate | 0

A recent first tuesday poll asked readers whether the number of real estate license renewals was...

POLL: Will more DRE licensees fail to renew in 2020?

by ft Editorial Staff | Jul 28, 2020 | Reader Polls, Real Estate | 0

Do you believe we'll see a significant increase in DRE licensees who do not renew in 2020? Yes...

California further extends DRE licensing, exam, continuing education deadlines

by ft Editorial Staff | Jun 17, 2020 | Fundamentals, Laws and Regulations, Recession 2020, Your Practice | 0

On June 15, 2020, Governor Newsom granted another 60-day extension for California Department of Real Estate (DRE) licensees and exam applicants.

The virtual real estate broker in a DRE world

by Guest Author Summer Goralik | Apr 6, 2020 | Real Estate | 0

In the midst of the COVID-19 crisis, guest author Summer Goralik helps licensees ensure their virtual brokerages remain DRE-compliant.

Governor Newsom appoints new DRE Commissioner

by Benjamin J. Smith | Apr 3, 2020 | Real Estate | 0

Governor Gavin Newsom has appointed a new California Real Estate Commissioner: Doug McCauley.

Coronavirus update: Cancelled real estate events, a halt to evictions and the DRE marches on

by Carrie B. Reyes | Mar 17, 2020 | Economics, Feature Articles, Interest Rates, Recession 2020 | 3

As the situation is evolving on a daily basis, read our latest update on how COVID-19 is impacting your real estate practice.

DRE Bulletin Digest Winter 2019/2020

by Benjamin J. Smith | Mar 1, 2020 | Real Estate | 0

A review of the Winter 2019/2020 DRE Real Estate Bulletin.

DRE Hot Seat: Mortgage lender mortgage fraud

by ft Editorial Staff | Feb 12, 2020 | Real Estate | 0

This article is part of an ongoing series covering violations of real estate law. Here, brokerages engaged in MLO activities to defraud homeowners looking to refinance their mortgages.

DRE Hot Seat: Sitseefly, Inc.

by ft Editorial Staff | Jan 7, 2020 | Real Estate | 0

This article is part of an ongoing series covering violations of real estate law. Here, a corporation refused to cooperate with the DRE’s audit request.

Change the law: Prohibit trade union membership for DRE commissioners

by ft Editorial Staff | Dec 5, 2019 | Change The Law, Your Practice | 0

The DRE needs to focus on its goal to safeguard consumers rather than protect CAR’s interests

California mortgage loan originators down in 2019

by ft Editorial Staff | Nov 24, 2019 | Charts, Licensing and Education, Loan Products, Real Estate | 1

The trend for state-licensed MLOs is down in 2019.

Fall 2019 DRE Bulletin Digest

by Benjamin J. Smith | Nov 19, 2019 | Real Estate | 0

A review of the Fall 2019 DRE Real Estate Bulletin.

POLL: Should the DRE reestablish the 1979-1996 Ethics and Professional Conduct Regulations?

by ft Editorial Staff | Nov 18, 2019 | Reader Polls, Real Estate | 2

Should the DRE reestablish the 1979-1996 Ethics and Professional Conduct Regulations? Yes (82%, 45...

DRE Hot Seat: Raymond Alfred Grinsell

by ft Editorial Staff | Aug 6, 2019 | Real Estate | 0

A licensed real estate broker violated both California Real Estate Law and the federal Sherman Antitrust Act by engaging in a practice of bid rigging.