When Federal and State Law Conflict
Put up your dukes – state law versus federal law. Which authority controls?
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Category: Feature Articles
Tax Benefits of Ownership: inflation, appreciation, and taxes
The following excerpt is from the current edition of Tax Benefits of Ownership, which gives an...
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Eminent Domain, the Power to Tax and Escheat
A deeper dive into California’s four main constitutional powers
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The 2020 recession was the shortest ever — but its effects continue in the housing market
The economic recession ended after two short months in April 2020, but the economy is still fragile.
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Career Coach: choosing the right broker
As a newly licensed California Department of Real Estate (DRE) sales agent, your first use of the...
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Tax Benefits of Ownership: income categories
The following excerpt is from the current edition of Tax Benefits of Ownership, which gives an...
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DFPI Bulletin Digest: July 2021
The July 2021 DFPI Bulletin focuses on California Financing Law (CFL) proposed regulation...
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The Authority to Legislate
Authority of the California legislature to enact laws regulating real estate activities.
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American Rule
Examining the first link in the chain of title
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Career Coach: creating your power base
The following is an excerpt from the new edition of the firsttuesday Career Manual, a best...
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Basics of California Real Estate Law
The English and Spanish influence on the mechanics of California real estate law.
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Rental Housing Recovery Act extends eviction moratorium through end of September 2021
California’s new law provides information and guidance for landlords seeking rent relief or seeking to evict non-paying tenants.
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Tax Benefits of Ownership: the sales price
The following excerpt is from the current edition of Tax Benefits of Ownership, which gives an...
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Career Coach: laying the groundwork of your real estate career
The following is an excerpt from the new edition of the firsttuesday Career Manual, a best...
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Referral Fees Between Brokerages
Compensation for a referral by or between brokers permitted under the Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act (RESPA)
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Tax Benefits of Ownership: the principal residence profit exclusion
The following excerpt is from the current edition of Tax Benefits of Ownership, which gives an overview of the tax exclusions available to a homeowner upon the sale of their past or present principal residence.
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RESPA Controls Indirect Kickbacks
Prohibited indirect kickbacks provided by third-party service providers in exchange for referrals from brokers or agents
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Kickbacks as a RESPA Violation
Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act (RESPA) penalties for improper kickbacks
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Estimates as Projections or Forecasts
Estimates about an income property’s future performance as either a projection or a forecast
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Opinions of the Buyer’s Broker and Agent
A buyer’s agent’s higher level of reliability when expressing an opinion to their buyer
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