Authority to regulate real estate
When state and federal rules governing the use of real estate conflict, which rules take precedence, and when can police powers be used to take property?
Read Moreby Carrie B. Reyes | Aug 15, 2025 | Appraisal, Feature Articles, Real Estate | 0
When state and federal rules governing the use of real estate conflict, which rules take precedence, and when can police powers be used to take property?
Read Moreby ft Editorial Staff | Jun 5, 2025 | Appraisal, Fundamentals, Mortgages, Real Estate | 0
Rational judgment by buyers and tenants is returning
Read Moreby Robin Jennings | Mar 12, 2025 | Appraisal, Fundamentals, Real Estate | 0
This series showcases the fundamental real estate knowledge needed by a DRE licensee to develop a Broker Price Opinion (BPO) to be handed to a client.
Read Moreby ft Editorial Staff | Jan 15, 2025 | Appraisal, Fundamentals, Real Estate | 0
Property is divided into two primary categories.
Read Moreby Amy Platero | Apr 22, 2024 | Appraisal, Laws and Regulations, Real Estate, Recent Case Decisions, Tax | 0
Greenspan v. County of Los Angeles Facts: A property owner demolishes the improvements on the...
Read Moreby Carrie B. Reyes | Jan 8, 2024 | Appraisal, Finance, Real Estate | 0
A Section 35 higher-priced mortgage loan classification triggers certain appraisal report requirements.
Read Moreby Carrie B. Reyes | Dec 20, 2023 | Appraisal, Feature Articles, Finance, Real Estate, Video | 0
Fee appraisers are to be compensated by mortgage lenders and their agents at a reasonable rate – but there are exceptions that effectively gut this rule.
Read Moreby Carrie B. Reyes | Dec 4, 2023 | Appraisal, Feature Articles, Real Estate | 0
Learn how AMCs operate in California to maintain appraiser independence.
Read Moreby Carrie B. Reyes | Nov 24, 2023 | Appraisal, Finance, Real Estate, Video | 0
An appraiser must not have a direct or indirect interest, financial, personal or otherwise, in the property they have been retained to prepare an appraisal.
Read Moreby Carrie B. Reyes | Oct 23, 2023 | Appraisal, New Laws, Real Estate | 0
A new law authorizes the California BREA to collect demographic data from appraisers.
Read Moreby Carrie B. Reyes | Oct 9, 2023 | Appraisal, Letters to the Editor, Real Estate, Your Practice | 0
Does one need to be a broker to prepare and present a broker price opinion (BPO)?
Read Moreby Carrie B. Reyes | Sep 21, 2023 | Appraisal, Feature Articles, Real Estate, Your Practice | 0
Lean to recognize when arrangements, situations, and relationships can give rise to conflicts of interest in the preparation of a broker price opinion (BPO);
Read Moreby David Swistock | Aug 29, 2023 | Appraisal, Bay Area, Laws and Regulations, Real Estate, Recent Case Decisions | 0
Joaquín Torres v. San Francisco Assessment Appeals Board No. 1
Read Moreby David Swistock | Aug 28, 2023 | Appraisal, Laws and Regulations, Property Management, Real Estate, Recent Case Decisions | 0
Olympic and Georgia Partners, LLC v. County of Los Angeles
Read Moreby Carrie B. Reyes | Aug 24, 2023 | Appraisal, Real Estate, Your Practice | 0
Appraiser trainees may now fulfill the experience requirement online – no insider status required.
Read Moreby Carrie B. Reyes | Jul 20, 2023 | Appraisal, Economics, Home Sales, Real Estate, Your Practice | 0
New data shows homes are more likely to be appraised at below the contract price when they are located in minority neighborhoods.
Read Moreby Carrie B. Reyes | Jul 11, 2023 | Appraisal, Economics, Feature Articles, Real Estate, Your Practice | 0
This article discusses different valuation methods for preparing a broker price opinion (BPO).
Read Moreby Carrie B. Reyes | Jul 6, 2023 | Appraisal, Economics, Feature Articles, Real Estate, Your Practice | 0
Learn how local economic conditions influence a broker’s price opinion – and how to use different valuation methods.
Read Moreby Amy Platero | Apr 6, 2023 | Appraisal, Fair Housing, Fundamentals, Laws and Regulations, Real Estate | 1
The Appraisal Foundation, responsible for updating the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice, has revised their Ethics Rule at the request of federal regulators.
Read Moreby Carrie B. Reyes | Mar 31, 2023 | Appraisal, Feature Articles, Home Sales, Real Estate, Your Practice | 0
Learn about the factors influencing a broker’s price opinion (BPO) report, including the property’s location, natural hazards and local ordinances.
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