Feature Articles | firsttuesday Journal

Counteroffers to Promote Clarity

by ft Editorial Staff | Jan 30, 2023 | Feature Articles, Real Estate, Video | 0

This video analyzes the proper preparation and use of a counteroffer form, which avoids the ethical implications of defacing a previously signed document.

Property exchanges when Cash is King

by Carrie B. Reyes | Jan 27, 2023 | Feature Articles, Investment, Real Estate, Recessions, Tax | 0

Agents who want to stay a step ahead during the housing market downturn will become versed in property exchanges.

Lacking interest rate support, home sales volume crumbles heading into 2023; Monthly Statistical Update (February 2023)

by ft Editorial Staff | Jan 27, 2023 | Charts, Feature Articles, Market Watch, Monthly Statistical Update, Real Estate, Video | 0

A bird’s eye view on destabilizing mortgage rates; Homebuyers with less money to spend, spend less; Home sales volume flops as sellers resist repricing

Negative equity and foreclosure

by Carrie B. Reyes | Jan 27, 2023 | Economics, Feature Articles, Mortgages, Real Estate, Recessions | 0

When does strategic default make sense for a negative equity homeowner?

Property Management 101

by Carrie B. Reyes | Jan 23, 2023 | Charts, Feature Articles, Property Management, Real Estate | 1

Read on for a summary of California property management laws and best practices.

Agreement to Make Certain and the Element of Duration

by ft Editorial Staff | Jan 23, 2023 | Feature Articles, Real Estate, Video | 0

Marking a boundary line orally, in writing or by the conduct of the neighboring owners; Statute of limitations requiring adjacent owners to resolve a boundary dispute within five years, unless substantial loss will be caused by the movement of the agreed boundary to the true lot line.

Buyer purchasing power determines home prices — always

by ft Editorial Staff | Jan 20, 2023 | Feature Articles, Home Sales, Interest Rates, Real Estate | 0

Little interest rate changes make a big difference in how much a homebuyer can pay.

Pivot to find profits during a recession: Focus on homebuyers

by Carrie B. Reyes | Jan 16, 2023 | Feature Articles, Home Sales, Real Estate, Your Practice | 0

To make a profit during a buyer’s market, real estate agents need to exercise new strategies.

Doctrine of Agreed-to Boundaries

by ft Editorial Staff | Jan 16, 2023 | Feature Articles, Real Estate, Video | 1

This is the sixth episode in our new video series...

Real estate speculators during recessions and recoveries

by Carrie B. Reyes | Jan 13, 2023 | Economics, Feature Articles, Investment, Real Estate | 1

What does the next speculator increase mean for California’s housing market?

Uncertain Boundaries

by ft Editorial Staff | Jan 9, 2023 | Feature Articles, Real Estate, Video | 0

This video covers uncertainty over the exact location of a boundary line when natural markers used to set the line change or disappear over time.

The boundless influence of Federal Reserve policies

by Carrie B. Reyes | Jan 9, 2023 | Economics, Feature Articles, Interest Rates, Mortgages, Real Estate | 2

Learn how the Federal Reserve influences interest rates – and California real estate transactions.

Legislative steps toward more affordable housing

by Carrie B. Reyes | Jan 9, 2023 | Charts, Feature Articles, New Laws | 4

California’s legislature is addressing the affordable housing shortage with these recent laws.

A balance sheet real(i)ty check

by Carrie B. Reyes | Jan 3, 2023 | Economics, Feature Articles, Finance, Real Estate, Recessions | 0

Learn how to use a balance sheet for a discussion with your homeowner clients about their assets and debts.

The recession is imminent — for real estate, more of 2022; Monthly Statistical Update (January 2023)

by ft Editorial Staff | Dec 30, 2022 | Charts, Feature Articles, Market Watch, Monthly Statistical Update, Real Estate, Video | 0

Real estate’s preview of what’s to come; Inventories rise as buyer demand dives; Jobs lost in the 2020 recession are fully recovered

Drawing the Line and Balancing Hardships

by ft Editorial Staff | Dec 30, 2022 | Feature Articles, Real Estate, Video | 0

This video covers resolving a boundary dispute and the criteria for balancing hardships.

California real estate: 2022 in review and a forecast for 2023

by Carrie B. Reyes | Dec 27, 2022 | Economics, Feature Articles, Home Sales, Interest Rates, Laws and Regulations, Real Estate, Recessions, Your Practice | 4

Read about the legislative changes and economic shifts which impacted real estate professionals during 2022 – and our forecast for 2023.

Arranging hard money trust deed mortgages

by Carrie B. Reyes | Dec 27, 2022 | Feature Articles, Finance, Investment, Real Estate, Your Practice | 2

Learn how California real estate licensees can earn fees arranging business-purpose trust deed investments.

Statute of Limitations

by ft Editorial Staff | Dec 23, 2022 | Feature Articles, Real Estate, Video | 0

The three-year statute of limitations which runs from the commencement of the encroachment when an owner seeks to terminate an encroachment or recover money losses.