Real Estate | firsttuesday Journal

Landlords fight rising vacancy rates

by Carrie B. Reyes | Jun 8, 2023 | Economics, Property Management, Real Estate, Recessions | 0

While the supply-and-demand imbalance is heading in the right direction — toward stabilization — the rental market is still a long way from normal.

Mortgage concepts: The modern-day ARM

by Carrie B. Reyes | Jun 7, 2023 | Feature Articles, Finance, Loan Products, Mortgages, Real Estate | 0

The face of the ARM has changed over the years, most markedly during the Millennium Boom of the mid-2000s.

Does a license holder have a right to renew a conditional use license when a city changes its licensing ordinance?

by David Swistock | Jun 6, 2023 | Laws and Regulations, Real Estate, Recent Case Decisions | 0

Hobbs v. City of Pacific Grove

Risk capital tests for real estate syndication

by Carrie B. Reyes | Jun 6, 2023 | Feature Articles, Investment, Real Estate, Your Practice | 0

When do syndicator’s real estate investment offerings face additional regulations under securities laws?

California home sales volume: Spring housing demand evaporates as price drop pauses

by Carrie B. Reyes | Jun 5, 2023 | Economics, Home Sales, Real Estate, Recessions | 0

For the second year in a row, California home sales volume peaked early, falling back in April 2023.

Mortgage Concepts: The birth of the adjustable rate mortgage (ARM)

by Carrie B. Reyes | Jun 3, 2023 | Feature Articles, Finance, Interest Rates, Loan Products, Mortgages, Real Estate, Video | 0

The face of the ARM has changed over the years, most markedly during the Millennium Boom of the mid-2000s.

Commercial mortgage lending slides in 2023

by Carrie B. Reyes | Jun 3, 2023 | Economics, Finance, Mortgages, Real Estate, Recessions | 0

MLOs betting their income on commercial and multi-family lending in 2023 will be disappointed.

Management Obligations Owed the Landlord

by ft Editorial Staff | Jun 2, 2023 | Feature Articles, Property Management, Real Estate, Video | 0

Covers: Conducting property management operations in compliance with the prudent investor standard; A property manager’s duties and higher standard of conduct provided to a landlord.

Ten-year rate hikes freeze up sellers in property markets; Monthly Statistical Update (June 2023)

by ft Editorial Staff | Jun 2, 2023 | Charts, Feature Articles, Market Watch, Monthly Statistical Update, Real Estate, Video | 0

The seesaw of mortgage market and Fed funds rates; Mortgage insurance also constricts homebuyer purchasing power; REIT values, returns fall back in 2023

DRE Bulletin Digest: Spring 2023

by ft Editorial Staff | Jun 2, 2023 | Real Estate, Your Practice | 0

The Spring 2023 edition of the California Department of Real Estate (DRE) Bulletin covers pre-license education changes, broker supervision requirements, the DRE’s complaint review process, and more.

Trending mortgage rates

by ft Editorial Staff | Jun 2, 2023 | Charts, Economics, Finance, Interest Rates, Market Watch, Real Estate | 23

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

Is a landlord liable for the injuries sustained by an independent contractor hired by a tenant?

by David Swistock | Jun 1, 2023 | Commercial, Laws and Regulations, Real Estate, Recent Case Decisions | 0

Ramirez v. PK I Plaza 580 SC LP

DRE Hot Seat: False representations to influence, persuade or induce

by Amy Perry | Jun 1, 2023 | Fundamentals, Licensing and Education, Real Estate, Your Practice | 0

This article is part of an ongoing series covering violations of real estate law. Here, a broker surrendered his license in connection with a disciplinary action taken by the Department of Real Estate (DRE) for making substantial misrepresentations to his client in order to earn more fees.