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Governor Newsom appoints new DRE Commissioner

by Benjamin J. Smith | Apr 3, 2020 | DRE Watch, Latest Articles, Real Estate News | 0

Governor Gavin Newsom has appointed a new California Real Estate Commissioner: Doug McCauley.

Current market rates

by ft Editorial Staff | Apr 3, 2020 | Charts, Economic Factors, Interest Rates, Latest Articles, Market Watch | 21

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

Using the yield spread to forecast recessions and recoveries

by ft Editorial Staff | Apr 2, 2020 | Charts, Economic Factors, Latest Articles, Market Watch | 27

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

Forecasting California’s housing market during a pandemic

by Carrie B. Reyes | Mar 31, 2020 | Coronavirus, Economic Factors, Feature Articles | 0

Buyers and sellers are in a “wait and see” period today — but how long will it last?

Form of the week: Agent and Broker-Associate Employment Agreements — RPI Forms 505 and 506

by ft Editorial Staff | Mar 31, 2020 | Forms, Latest Articles | 0

The agent’s and broker-associate’s written right to compensation

POLL: How often are auction environments created by calling for offers to be presented on a specific date?

by ft Editorial Staff | Mar 30, 2020 | Latest Articles, Reader Polls | 0

When marketing a listed property, how often are auction environments created by calling for offers...

Escrow Companies and Escrow Officers

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

Critical services rendered by an escrow officer

Buying sight-unseen: the new norm in the COVID-19 era

by Carrie B. Reyes | Mar 30, 2020 | Home Sales, Real Estate News | 0

While more difficult, homebuying and selling may still continue in the coming weeks of COVID-19 isolation.

Recession anticipation send rates down, refinances up; Monthly Statistical Update (April 2020)

by ft Editorial Staff | Mar 27, 2020 | Charts, Coronavirus, Latest Articles, Market Watch, Monthly Statistical Update | 0

Negative yield spread forecasts 2020 recession; FRM rates hit record lows; Refinances to continue their rise

The source of home price movement: buyer purchasing power

by ft Editorial Staff | Mar 25, 2020 | Charts, Home Sales, Interest Rates, Latest Articles | 2

Find out what today’s buyer purchasing power means for tomorrow’s home prices in California.

DBO Bulletin Digest March 2020

by ft Editorial Staff | Mar 24, 2020 | Latest Articles, Laws and Regs | 0

The March 2020 DBO Bulletin focuses on COVID-19 and proposed regulations.

Are we heading toward a foreclosure crisis in 2020?

by Carrie B. Reyes | Mar 24, 2020 | Coronavirus, Economic Factors, Feature Articles, Interest Rates | 0

We are in the middle of a unique, global economic moment and the end result is still out of reach.

POLL: Should buyers have direct access to local MLS information?

by ft Editorial Staff | Mar 23, 2020 | Latest Articles, Reader Polls | 4

Do you think buyers should be able to have direct access to property information in your local...

Form of the Week: Agent Interview and Income Data Sheet — RPI Forms 500 and 504

by ft Editorial Staff | Mar 23, 2020 | Forms, Latest Articles | 0

As a broker, your success depends in large part on the quality of the individuals you employ.

Introduction to Escrow

by ft Editorial Staff | Mar 23, 2020 | Feature Articles, Latest Articles, Video | 0

Escrow activities employed to timely close a real estate transaction

First-time homebuyers prefer lower interest rates to bigger tax breaks

by ft Editorial Staff | Mar 23, 2020 | Interest Rates, Real Estate News | 0

Fortunately for real estate participants of all types, mortgage interest rates are at an all-time low in March 2020.

Refinances oppose interest rate movement

by ft Editorial Staff | Mar 21, 2020 | Charts, Interest Rates, Latest Articles | 0

Lower interest rates means refinances are on the rise in 2020.

Suspended foreclosures, evictions due to COVID-19 impacts

by Carrie B. Reyes | Mar 19, 2020 | Coronavirus, Finance and Mortgages, Landlords and Tenants, Real Estate News | 0

This article covers the various efforts to keep Californians housed during this period of social distancing and economic uncertainty.

Rules Controlling Appraisals

by ft Editorial Staff | Mar 17, 2020 | Feature Articles, Latest Articles, Video | 0

Maintaining appraiser independence and neutrality

Coronavirus update: Cancelled real estate events, a halt to evictions and the DRE marches on

by Carrie B. Reyes | Mar 17, 2020 | Coronavirus, Economic Factors, Feature Articles, Interest Rates | 3

As the situation is evolving on a daily basis, read our latest update on how COVID-19 is impacting your real estate practice.

Category: Latest Articles

Governor Newsom appoints new DRE Commissioner

Current market rates

Using the yield spread to forecast recessions and recoveries

Forecasting California’s housing market during a pandemic

Form of the week: Agent and Broker-Associate Employment Agreements — RPI Forms 505 and 506

POLL: How often are auction environments created by calling for offers to be presented on a specific date?

Escrow Companies and Escrow Officers

Buying sight-unseen: the new norm in the COVID-19 era

Recession anticipation send rates down, refinances up; Monthly Statistical Update (April 2020)

The source of home price movement: buyer purchasing power

DBO Bulletin Digest March 2020

Are we heading toward a foreclosure crisis in 2020?

POLL: Should buyers have direct access to local MLS information?

Form of the Week: Agent Interview and Income Data Sheet — RPI Forms 500 and 504

Introduction to Escrow

First-time homebuyers prefer lower interest rates to bigger tax breaks

Refinances oppose interest rate movement

Suspended foreclosures, evictions due to COVID-19 impacts

Rules Controlling Appraisals

Coronavirus update: Cancelled real estate events, a halt to evictions and the DRE marches on

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