Features | firsttuesday Journal

Jobs move real estate

by ft Editorial Staff | Aug 16, 2022 | Charts, Economics, Finance, Real Estate | 10

California’s employment market finally reached a full recovery in 2019, only to plunge in 2020.

Mortgage Concepts: Common mortgage relief scams

by Bethany Correia | Aug 15, 2022 | Real Estate, Video | 2

This video discusses common mortgage relief scams mortgage loan originators are likely to encounter in their business.

The Reduction of Uncertainties for Harm

by Connor P. Wallmark | Aug 15, 2022 | Feature Articles, Real Estate, Video | 0

Introducing our new video series dramatizing Risk Management principles.

Letter to the editor: May a commercial landlord’s broker refuse to pay a fee to the tenant’s broker upon renegotiation of the lease?

by ft Editorial Staff | Aug 15, 2022 | Letters to the Editor, Property Management, Real Estate, Your Practice | 0

Under what circumstances is a landlord required to pay another broker fee?

Home sellers unable to buy in 2022

by Carrie B. Reyes | Aug 15, 2022 | Economics, Home Sales, Real Estate, Recessions | 0

Is it “timing the market” or an inability to buy that’s causing more sellers to become renters?

POLL: Does rent control provide more housing for lower-income households?

by Madison Hart | Aug 15, 2022 | Reader Polls, Real Estate | 0

This week’s poll inquires upon readers thoughts on the impact of rent control. Leave us a comment with your experience!

Los Angeles housing indicators

by ft Editorial Staff | Aug 15, 2022 | Charts, first tuesday Local, Forecasts, Los Angeles-Santa Barbara-Ventura, Mortgages, Real Estate | 11

View these Los Angeles regional charts for details on current activity and forecasts for its housing market.

Current market rates

by ft Editorial Staff | Aug 12, 2022 | Charts, Economics, Finance, Interest Rates, Market Watch, Real Estate | 22

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

Homebuyers turn to ARMs in 2022 as FRM rates jump

by ft Editorial Staff | Aug 11, 2022 | Charts, Loan Products, Real Estate | 0

ARM rates remain below FRM rates – for now.

Additional Duties of the Employing Broker

by ft Editorial Staff | Aug 8, 2022 | Feature Articles, Real Estate, Video | 0

This episode covers business liability insurance, professional liability coverage and unemployment insurance benefits, as well as workers’ compensation coverage for employees.

POLL: Has demand for condo units in high-density multifamily projects dropped in 2022?

by ft Editorial Staff | Aug 8, 2022 | Reader Polls, Real Estate | 0

This week’s poll asks readers about where the demand for condos is headed in certain areas.

The pandemic response is over, and urban housing is back

by Madison Hart | Aug 5, 2022 | Interest Rates, Real Estate, Recessions | 0

Demand if shifting in California’s post-pandemic response market. Desirable areas for living will continue to change, and urban housing is making a comeback.