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Dear Broker: Handling trust funds is like playing with fire

by Guest Author Summer Goralik | Jan 12, 2023 | Laws and Regulations, Real Estate, Your Practice | 1

Real Estate Compliance Consultant Summer Goralik outlines the inherent risks real estate professionals face when handling trust funds and how to counter them.

DRE Bulletin Digest: Winter 2022

by ft Editorial Staff | Mar 28, 2022 | Licensing and Education, Real Estate, Your Practice | 0

The Winter 2022 DRE Bulletin focuses on scandal, new laws and education updates.

DRE Bulletin Digest: Fall 2021

by Bethany Correia | Dec 27, 2021 | Feature Articles, Finance, Fundamentals, Mortgages, Real Estate | 0

The fall 2021 edition of the DRE Bulletin serves as an annual report focusing on the DRE’s accomplishments throughout the previous fiscal year (which ended June 30, 2021).

DRE is now accepting exam and license applications online

by Oscar Alvarez | Oct 4, 2021 | Licensing and Education, Real Estate, Your Practice | 0

The California DRE is now accepting real estate exam applications and combination exam and license applications online via eLicensing.

DRE Real Estate Bulletin Digest Winter 2020/21

by ft Editorial Staff | Feb 2, 2021 | Real Estate, Your Practice | 0

This quarter’s DRE Bulletin Digest focuses on the impact of COVID-19 on licensing and enforcement.

The Corrective Action Letter: A licensee’s first stop on the DRE’s discipline train

by Guest Author Summer Goralik | Sep 25, 2020 | Fundamentals, Laws and Regulations, Real Estate | 0

Real Estate Compliance Consultant Summer Goralik shares advice on responding to a Corrective Action Letter.

Digital advertising: A compliance hot spot for brokers

by Guest Author Summer Goralik | Jun 2, 2020 | Laws and Regulations, Real Estate, Your Practice | 0

Real Estate Compliance Consultant and former Department of Real Estate (DRE) Investigator, Summer Goralik, shares advice on complying digital advertising regulations in 2020. Visit the original post on her blog here.

DRE fumbles crisis response

by ft Editorial Staff | Apr 28, 2020 | Feature Articles, Features, Real Estate, Recessions | 0

Can the DRE adequately support licensees through the COVID-19 pandemic?

Mortgage Concepts: California MLO licensing laws

by ft Editorial Staff | Apr 17, 2020 | Real Estate | 0

This Mortgage Concepts video clarifies the differences between California’s MLO licensing...

Letter to the Editor: Reactivating a disciplined license

by Oscar Alvarez | Dec 31, 2018 | Letters to the Editor, Licensing and Education, Real Estate, Your Practice | 0

Here’s what you need to know about removing disciplinary actions from your license.

Letter to the editor: Reactivating an expired license

by Oscar Alvarez | Dec 3, 2018 | Letters to the Editor, Licensing and Education, Real Estate, Your Practice | 0

Question: How can I reactivate my license after it has expired? Answer: The process for...

Change the Law: The DRE should auto-exempt eligible 70/30 licensees

by Oscar Alvarez | Nov 26, 2018 | Change The Law, Laws and Regulations, Licensing and Education, Real Estate | 1

The DRE needs to streamline the 70/30 exemption process.

Letter to the editor: Do I need a license to manage real estate?

by ft Editorial Staff | Oct 30, 2018 | Real Estate | 3

Question: Do I need a real estate license to manage an apartment complex in California? Answer: If...

BREAKING NEWS: Wayne Bell no longer Real Estate Commissioner

by ft Editorial Staff | Jul 11, 2018 | Real Estate | 0

Wayne Bell is no longer the Real Estate Commissioner.

DRE Regulation of Discrimination

by ft Editorial Staff | Dec 12, 2017 | Real Estate, Video | 0

DRE Regulation of Discrimination (3:29) Covers: CalBRE/DRE enforcement of regulations prohibiting...

The spirit of DRE-mandated education

by Connor P. Wallmark | Dec 5, 2017 | Feature Articles, Features, Laws and Regulations, Licensing and Education, Real Estate, Your Practice | 0

This article digs down into the importance of real estate education — and why it matters a great deal to your practice.

Letter to the Editor: Explaining the DRE’s renewal grace period

by ft Editorial Staff | Sep 14, 2015 | Letters to the Editor, Licensing and Education, Real Estate, Your Practice | 0

What happens if I don’t renew my California Department of Real Estate (DRE) license before my license expiration date?

Get ready to renew: updating your DRE license

by Sarah Kolvas | May 12, 2014 | Licensing and Education, Real Estate | 1

California Department of Real Estate (DRE) sales agents and brokers are required to renew their real estate licenses every four years. Follow these guidelines and make it a smooth renewal!