real estate | firsttuesday Journal

May a landlord withhold their cost of repairs from a security deposit when the tenant vacates and the occupancy agreement does not authorize use of the security deposit to cover repairs?

by Amy Perry | Jan 18, 2021 | Property Management, Real Estate, Recent Case Decisions | 0

Aljabban v. Fontana Indoor Swap Meet, Inc.

Word-of-the-Week: Force Majeure

by Emily Kordys | Sep 22, 2020 | Real Estate, Video | 0

Force majeure is an unanticipated event which renders a transaction participant unable to fill their contractual obligations.

New guidelines for real estate agents during COVID-19

by Emily Kordys | Aug 7, 2020 | 2020 Recession, Fundamentals, Real Estate, Your Practice | 0

The coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic is forcing brokers and agents to adapt to new business guidelines instituted by health officials.

Xenophobia and the California real estate licensee

by ft Editorial Staff | Apr 20, 2016 | Feature Articles, Laws and Regulations, Licensing and Education | 41

California’s unique population and economy have always been heavily influenced by immigration, and so have its laws. This article analyzes California’s regulatory history regarding immigrants, discrimination and real estate.

What it takes to be a broker

by Sarah Kolvas | Oct 12, 2015 | Real Estate, Your Practice | 0

Read on to understand the tasks, obligations and liabilities undertaken by a broker when employing agents, working for another broker or acting independently.

POLL: Where are prices right now in terms of the California real estate market cycle?

by ft Editorial Staff | Sep 29, 2015 | Market Watch, Reader Polls, Real Estate | 0

Where are prices right now in terms of the California real estate market cycle? Headed up. (48%,...

POLL: How often do you use social media for your business?

by ft Editorial Staff | Sep 14, 2015 | Reader Polls, Real Estate, Your Practice | 0

How often do you use social media for your real estate business? Never. (44%, 25 Votes) Several...

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?

Course provider compliance for CalBRE continuing education

by Sarah Kolvas | Sep 1, 2015 | Laws and Regulations, Licensing and Education, Real Estate | 1

Read on so you know how to select a reputable and compliant CalBRE continuing education provider.

7 key factors for choosing the right broker

by Whitney Trang | Aug 28, 2015 | Real Estate, Your Practice | 0

Keep in mind these seven key factors to find the right broker for you.

New continuing education requirement for license renewals

by Whitney Trang | Aug 25, 2015 | Laws and Regulations, Licensing and Education, New Laws, Real Estate | 2

California Bureau of Real Estate (CalBRE)-licensed brokers now need to complete a course in office management and supervision as part of their 45-hour continuing education requirements.