This article is part of an ongoing series covering violations of real estate law. Here, the DRE revoked the California real estate license of a broker who failed to notify the DRE within 30 days of disciplinary action from another licensing entity.
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As a newly licensed California Department of Real Estate (DRE) sales agent, your first use of the...
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Agents with an eye for profit can take advantage of the ADU surge happening in California while also helping their community add much-needed units.
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This is not the first time NAR has been in hot water with the DOJ.
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As California real estate falls under the threats of rising sea levels and an increasing occurrence of wildfires, a complete NHD is a necessity for every home purchase.
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The following is an excerpt from the new edition of the firsttuesday Career Manual, a best...
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Real Estate Compliance Consultant and former California Department of Real Estate (DRE) Investigator, Summer Goralik, shares advice on maintaining an active real estate license.
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The following is an excerpt from the new edition of the firsttuesday Career Manual, a best...
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This article is part of an ongoing series covering violations of real estate law. Here, the DRE revoked the California real estate license of a broker who defrauded investors in his mortgage company — a criminal act substantially related to the practice of real estate.
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To report the death of a licensee, a broker submits to the DRE a Salesperson Change Application, a death certificate or signed statement declaring the date of the death and a cover letter.
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This article covers the California Association of Realtors® (CAR)’s recent advertising push, an upbeat campaign that’s hard to square with its long history of domineering, monopolistic tendencies.
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Black and Latinx homeowners paid higher interest rates than White homeowners between 2005 and 2020. Why does this disparity exist?
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Agents may now use a new status for multiple listing service (MLS) listings called Coming Soon. But how much does it encourage underhanded tactics?
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The end of the California DRE extensions is fast approaching.
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The fee amounts earned as a part of real estate transactions will soon become public knowledge.
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This article is part of an ongoing series covering violations of real estate law. Here, a broker caught up in an insurance wire fraud scheme had his licensed revoked as a result of his criminal conviction.
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This article is part of an ongoing series covering violations of real estate law. Here, salespersons associated with Real Estate Broker Services Inc. (REBS) violated multiple real estate laws — for which the brokerage was held responsible.
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There are several forms published by the trade union that are superfluous, and not required to be used.
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Any repairs are negotiable between buyer and seller, including repairs of termite damage.
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This quarter’s DRE Bulletin Digest focuses on the impact of COVID-19 on licensing and enforcement.
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