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New rent cap bill won’t cap homelessness

by ft Editorial Staff | Jul 16, 2019 | Latest Articles, Laws and Regs, New Laws | 0

Assembly Bill 1482 is a misguided attempt at preserving affordable housing.

A more cautious, secure generation of first-time homebuyers is emerging

by Carrie B. Reyes | Jul 16, 2019 | Finance and Mortgages, Real Estate News | 0

In 2019, ten years after the conclusion of the recession, young adults are finally reaching a recovery.

The votes are in: Non-broker licensees are real estate agents

by Benjamin J. Smith | Jul 16, 2019 | Latest Articles, Reader Polls, Your Practice | 0

As our readers know, individuals may obtain two main types of licenses from the Department of Real...

Finding and Introducing Participants

by ft Editorial Staff | Jul 15, 2019 | Latest Articles, Video | 0

Services which may or may not be performed by an unlicensed finder

POLL: How often does the fee split determine whether you show a property to your client?

by ft Editorial Staff | Jul 15, 2019 | Latest Articles, Reader Polls | 0

When representing a buyer, how often does the fee split offered by the seller's broker determine...

Construction starts perform below their historical average — and have been since 1990

by Carrie B. Reyes | Jul 14, 2019 | Charts, Home Sales, Latest Articles | 0

Construction starts have been far below California’s historical average most years since 1990.

Current market rates

by ft Editorial Staff | Jul 12, 2019 | Charts, Economic Factors, Interest Rates, Latest Articles, Market Watch | 20

Where are mortgage rates now? Check out our weekly interest rate update to track the latest market rates.

Keller Williams positions itself as Zillow’s biggest competition

by Carrie B. Reyes | Jul 8, 2019 | Real Estate News, Tech Corner | 0

The home search wars continue, but Keller Williams has already declared victory.

San Jose proposes forgivable loan program for ADUs

by Carrie B. Reyes | Jul 8, 2019 | Bay Area, Landlords and Tenants, Real Estate News | 0

San Jose is considering granting forgivable loans to homeowners constructing ADUs.

Finders: a Nonlicensee Referral Service

by ft Editorial Staff | Jul 8, 2019 | Latest Articles, Video | 0

Locating, identifying and referring potential clients to brokers and agents in exchange for a fee

POLLS: Down payments and closing transactions

by ft Editorial Staff | Jul 8, 2019 | Latest Articles, Reader Polls | 1

In your experience, the number of homebuyers with a down payment smaller than 20% is: increasing....

California home sales volume lays low

by ft Editorial Staff | Jul 5, 2019 | Charts, Home Sales, Latest Articles, Market Watch | 87

The latest home sales volume report for California shows 9% more homes sold year-to-date than last year. Will the rise continue?

DBO Bulletin Digest June 2019

by Oscar Alvarez | Jul 2, 2019 | Latest Articles | 0

A digest of the Department of Business Oversight’s monthly bulletin.

Provisions for Payment of a Fee

by ft Editorial Staff | Jul 1, 2019 | Latest Articles, Video | 0

Entitlement to a fee under an agreed-to safety clause

The downward forces on California home prices; Monthly Statistical Update (July 2019)

by ft Editorial Staff | Jul 1, 2019 | Charts, Latest Articles, Market Watch, Monthly Statistical Update | 0

Home prices rebound slightly in Q1 2019; Sales volume: a powerful magnet for home prices; The pull of the mean price trendline on home prices

POLLS: Mortgage assumptions

by ft Editorial Staff | Jul 1, 2019 | Finance and Mortgages, Latest Articles, Reader Polls | 0

How many of your buyers take title to a property subject to an existing mortgage without a lender...

Becoming a property manager in California

by ft Editorial Staff | Jul 1, 2019 | Feature Articles, Landlords and Tenants | 2

This article examines the various requirements to become a property manager in California....

How to time the market

by ft Editorial Staff | Jun 30, 2019 | Charts, Economic Factors, Latest Articles, Market Watch, Real Estate Investment | 10

When is the best time to buy, sell or hold real estate? These charts will help you anticipate the market to maximize profit.

Press release: Buyer purchasing power index positive in Q2 2019

by ft Editorial Staff | Jun 29, 2019 | Charts, Interest Rates, Real Estate News | 0

The California Buyer Purchasing Power Index (BPPI) figure was +6.2 in June 2019.

Much ADU about accessory dwelling units

by Oscar Alvarez | Jun 26, 2019 | Latest Articles, Laws and Regs, Pending Laws, Real Estate News | 2

The case for accessory dwelling units as a solution to California’s housing crunch.

Category: Latest Articles

New rent cap bill won’t cap homelessness

A more cautious, secure generation of first-time homebuyers is emerging

The votes are in: Non-broker licensees are real estate agents

Finding and Introducing Participants

POLL: How often does the fee split determine whether you show a property to your client?

Construction starts perform below their historical average — and have been since 1990

Current market rates

Keller Williams positions itself as Zillow’s biggest competition

San Jose proposes forgivable loan program for ADUs

Finders: a Nonlicensee Referral Service

POLLS: Down payments and closing transactions

California home sales volume lays low

DBO Bulletin Digest June 2019

Provisions for Payment of a Fee

The downward forces on California home prices; Monthly Statistical Update (July 2019)

POLLS: Mortgage assumptions

Becoming a property manager in California

How to time the market

Press release: Buyer purchasing power index positive in Q2 2019

Much ADU about accessory dwelling units

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