Residential property for sale equipped with a state-assistance water tank requires the seller and seller broker to disclose to prospective buyers that the water tank is not part of the property acquired.
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The third episode in our new buyer representation video series covers the legislative introduction of the buyer representation agreement.
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Where are mortgage rates now? Check out our weekly interest rate update to track the latest market rates.
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A seller agent uses RPI Forms 135 and 309 to disclose the existence of an HOA on a subject property.
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The second episode in our new buyer representation video series dramatizes the decades-long evolution of buyer representation in California.
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A seller agent uses RPI Form 137 to request information from the Improvement District Office about Mello-Roos on a property listed for sale.
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Learn how to counter an offer with a purchase agreement calling for the buyer to pay the broker fee and avoid claims of tortious interference.
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In each quarter in 2024, all SoCal markets experienced increasing vacancies.
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A buyer agent uses RPI Form 150 when preparing an offer for their buyer to purchase one-to-four unit residential property with a fee provision for disbursing the buyer broker fee from the purchase price.
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What’s a broker to do until home sales volume takes off?
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Watch the first episode in our new video series depicting the seismic shift in the representation of buyers in 2025, cementing long-standing public policy.
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A mobilehome park manager may tow a vehicle that violates park rules, unless it is a vehicle required for work or employment.
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The final episode of our new video series illustrates the specific mechanics of automatic and recorded homesteads.
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A broker and their agent use RPI Form 104 to arrange a mortgage with a buyer or owner of real estate or a holder of a trust deed note and RPI Form 119-1 to disclose to all parties the receipt of a mortgage-related fee in addition to a sales fee on the transaction.
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The DRE’s Real Estate Bulletin keeps licensees informed on new codes and regulations significant to real estate practice, common violations of real estate rules of conduct, and real estate education opportunities.
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California Supreme Court holds the insurer is not liable for lockdown income loss.
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California’s homeowner turnover rate is the lowest it’s been in years, showing just how frigid California’s housing market is in 2024.
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Grab your buttered popcorn for the two-part firsttuesday Halloween Special covering the disclosure of a death on a property. You’ll scream — you’ll laugh — you’ll learn!
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Equinix LLC v. County of Los Angeles Facts: A buyer acquires commercial real estate subject to a...
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Always enter into a written employment agreement with the buyer using RPI Forms 103.1 and 103.2. Renew or extend the retainer period with RPI Form 103.1A or 103.2A.
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