The votes are in: License renewal rates remain unchanged — for now
A recent first tuesday poll asked readers whether the number of real estate license renewals was...
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Tag: Department of Real Estate (DRE)
POLL: Will more DRE licensees fail to renew in 2020?
Do you believe we'll see a significant increase in DRE licensees who do not renew in 2020? Yes...
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California further extends DRE licensing, exam, continuing education deadlines
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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The virtual real estate broker in a DRE world
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 Newsom appoints new DRE Commissioner
Governor Gavin Newsom has appointed a new California Real Estate Commissioner: Doug McCauley.
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Coronavirus update: Cancelled real estate events, a halt to evictions and the DRE marches on
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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DRE Bulletin Digest Winter 2019/2020
A review of the Winter 2019/2020 DRE Real Estate Bulletin.
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DRE Hot Seat: Mortgage lender mortgage fraud
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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DRE Hot Seat: Sitseefly, Inc.
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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Change the law: Prohibit trade union membership for DRE commissioners
The DRE needs to focus on its goal to safeguard consumers rather than protect CAR’s interests
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California mortgage loan originators down in 2019
The trend for state-licensed MLOs is down in 2019.
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Fall 2019 DRE Bulletin Digest
A review of the Fall 2019 DRE Real Estate Bulletin.
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POLL: Should the DRE reestablish the 1979-1996 Ethics and Professional Conduct Regulations?
Should the DRE reestablish the 1979-1996 Ethics and Professional Conduct Regulations? Yes (82%, 45...
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DRE Hot Seat: Raymond Alfred Grinsell
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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DRE Bulletin Digest Summer 2019
It’s already well into July, and here at first tuesday, that can mean only one thing: the release...
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The votes are in: Non-broker licensees are real estate agents
As our readers know, individuals may obtain two main types of licenses from the Department of Real...
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The appeal of the DRE’s Complaint Resolution Program
This article is about the DRE’s Complaint Resolution Program, a free mediation-like service that handles minor real estate disputes.
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POLLS: The DRE’s Complaint Resolution Program
Have you ever resolved a dispute through the Department of Real Estate's Complaint Resolution...
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DRE Hot Seat: Pama Management, Inc.
This article is part of an ongoing series covering violations of real estate law. Here, the owner of a mobilehome park failed to ensure their units were up to code — with disastrous results.
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DRE Bulletin Digest Spring 2019
A review of the Spring 2019 DRE Real Estate Bulletin.
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