The Department of Real Estate publicizes a list of real estate law violators each month — why doesn’t the California Association of Realtors® do the same for their ethics violators?
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This article is part of an ongoing series covering violations of real estate law. Here, salespersons associated with Real Estate Broker Services Inc. (REBS) violated multiple real estate laws — for which the brokerage was held responsible.
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Read about The Career Compass’s ongoing battle with the DRE and CAR, highlighting the need for the DRE to foment competition and compliance equally among all course providers — including CAR.
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‘Tis the season to beware of scammers, and real estate licensees are no exception.
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Learn how California’s real estate brokers and agents stack up against those from other states.
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A recent first tuesday poll asked readers whether the number of real estate license renewals was...
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Do you believe we'll see a significant increase in DRE licensees who do not renew in 2020? Yes...
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On June 15, 2020, Governor Newsom granted another 60-day extension for California Department of Real Estate (DRE) licensees and exam applicants.
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In the midst of the COVID-19 crisis, guest author Summer Goralik helps licensees ensure their virtual brokerages remain DRE-compliant.
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Governor Gavin Newsom has appointed a new California Real Estate Commissioner: Doug McCauley.
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As the situation is evolving on a daily basis, read our latest update on how COVID-19 is impacting your real estate practice.
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A review of the Winter 2019/2020 DRE Real Estate Bulletin.
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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.
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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.
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The DRE needs to focus on its goal to safeguard consumers rather than protect CAR’s interests
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The trend for state-licensed MLOs is down in 2019.
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A review of the Fall 2019 DRE Real Estate Bulletin.
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Should the DRE reestablish the 1979-1996 Ethics and Professional Conduct Regulations? Yes (82%, 45...
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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.
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It’s already well into July, and here at first tuesday, that can mean only one thing: the release...
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