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Current market rates

by ft Editorial Staff | Jul 10, 2020 | Charts, Economic Factors, Interest Rates, Latest Articles, Market Watch | 22

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

May a lender refuse to accept a homeowner’s post-petition mortgage reinstatement and foreclose?

by Danielle Keating | Jul 8, 2020 | Finance and Mortgages, Latest Articles, Recent Case Decisions | 1

Earline Williams v. 21st Mortgage Corporation

Civil Rights and Fair Housing Laws

by ft Editorial Staff | Jul 7, 2020 | Feature Articles, Landlords, Tenants and Property Management, Latest Articles, Laws and Regs, Video | 1

Yes, systemic racism can exist in real estate too

The votes are in: Eviction protections shield tenants from the 2020 recession — for now

by Benjamin J. Smith | Jul 7, 2020 | Coronavirus, Landlords and Tenants, Latest Articles, Reader Polls | 0

Readers predict whether eviction protections for California renters are adequate for the 2020 recession.

The Borrower’s Debt-to-Income Ratio and Ability to Repay

by ft Editorial Staff | Jul 7, 2020 | Feature Articles, Latest Articles, Video | 0

Analyzing a borrower’s ability to pay by considering their willingness and capacity

POLL: How was home sales volume affected by the 2018 SALT tax deductions?

by ft Editorial Staff | Jul 7, 2020 | Latest Articles, Reader Polls | 0

How was home sales volume affected by the 2018 reductions in personal SALT deductions for income...

Young adults flock back to the nest — how long will they stay?

by Carrie B. Reyes | Jul 7, 2020 | Coronavirus, Economic Factors, Real Estate News | 0

A new generation of adults are now living at home.

Forbearance requests rise while access to mortgage credit falls

by Carrie B. Reyes | Jul 7, 2020 | Economic Factors, Finance and Mortgages, Real Estate News | 0

The MBA’s Mortgage Credit Availability Index has fallen sharply, now 32% below the November 2019 peak.

Brokerage Reminder: Kickbacks – the unlawful referral fee

by ft Editorial Staff | Jul 7, 2020 | Brokerage Reminder, Latest Articles, Real Estate News | 2

A bad habit to kick Although kickbacks — the practice of accepting referral fees from third-party...

Using the yield spread to forecast recessions and recoveries

by ft Editorial Staff | Jul 7, 2020 | Charts, Economic Factors, Latest Articles, Market Watch | 29

The yield spread indicates the likelihood of a recession or recovery one year forward.

California home sales volume lays low

by ft Editorial Staff | Jul 5, 2020 | Charts, Home Sales, Latest Articles, Market Watch | 90

Home sales volume is expected to continue its decrease in 2020.

Does an irrevocable license survive the transfer of property without notice to the successor owner?

by Bethany Correia | Jul 1, 2020 | Latest Articles, Recent Case Decisions | 0

Gamerberg vs. 3000 E. 111th St LLC

Additional Components of the URLA Application

by ft Editorial Staff | Jun 30, 2020 | Feature Articles, Latest Articles, Video | 0

Final sections of the Uniform Residential Loan Application (URLA); Declarations; Acknowledgments and agreements; Demographic information; Loan Originator Information

Jobless rate jumps and tenants are still making rent — for now

by Carrie B. Reyes | Jun 30, 2020 | Landlords and Tenants, Real Estate News | 0

California landlords are in a precarious position in 2020.

Form of the week: Exclusive Authorization to Locate Space, and Tenant Lease Worksheet — Forms 111 and 555

by ft Editorial Staff | Jun 30, 2020 | Forms, Latest Articles | 0

An employment agreement signed by a tenant ensures a broker is entitled to a fee.

POLL: How will the 2020 recession affect California’s homes-for-sale inventory?

by ft Editorial Staff | Jun 29, 2020 | Latest Articles, Reader Polls | 0

How will the 2020 recession affect California's homes-for-sale inventory? Inventory will increase...

California household formations set to decrease

by ft Editorial Staff | Jun 29, 2020 | Charts, Landlords and Tenants, Latest Articles, Real Estate News | 0

While the number of households continues to grow, the rise is mostly thanks to renters.

Declining jobs mark a hold-cash phase in 2020; Monthly Statistical Update (July 2020)

by ft Editorial Staff | Jun 29, 2020 | Charts, Latest Articles, Monthly Statistical Update | 0

Jobs lost puts a face on the 2020 recession; Stock market highs and lows as mostly momentum, not data based; Real estate investments are tangible and location counts — just not in 2020

2020’s Tenant Protection Act Part II: Rent caps

by ft Editorial Staff | Jun 25, 2020 | Feature Articles, Landlords and Tenants, New Laws | 0

The TPA enacts a limitation on rent increases for residential rental properties.

Jobs move real estate

by ft Editorial Staff | Jun 24, 2020 | Charts, Economic Factors, Latest Articles | 8

California’s employment market finally reached a full recovery in 2019, only to plunge in 2020.

Category: Latest Articles

Current market rates

May a lender refuse to accept a homeowner’s post-petition mortgage reinstatement and foreclose?

Civil Rights and Fair Housing Laws

The votes are in: Eviction protections shield tenants from the 2020 recession — for now

The Borrower’s Debt-to-Income Ratio and Ability to Repay

POLL: How was home sales volume affected by the 2018 SALT tax deductions?

Young adults flock back to the nest — how long will they stay?

Forbearance requests rise while access to mortgage credit falls

Brokerage Reminder: Kickbacks – the unlawful referral fee

Using the yield spread to forecast recessions and recoveries

California home sales volume lays low

Does an irrevocable license survive the transfer of property without notice to the successor owner?

Additional Components of the URLA Application

Jobless rate jumps and tenants are still making rent — for now

Form of the week: Exclusive Authorization to Locate Space, and Tenant Lease Worksheet — Forms 111 and 555

POLL: How will the 2020 recession affect California’s homes-for-sale inventory?

California household formations set to decrease

Declining jobs mark a hold-cash phase in 2020; Monthly Statistical Update (July 2020)

2020’s Tenant Protection Act Part II: Rent caps

Jobs move real estate

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