Does a national bank on acquiring a mortgage originated by a federal savings association need to pay interest on an impound account?
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DFPI Bulletin Digest: January 2021
The January 2021 DFPI Bulletin focuses on new laws, annual report deadlines, and California’s...
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SB 1190 expands domestic violence lifeline for tenants
As the COVID-19 pandemic stretches into its second year, California health officials are...
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AB 3182: New California HOA Rental Restrictions
On September 28, 2020, Governor Newsom signed AB 3182 into law, ending homeowner’s association...
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Sacramento’s plans to house California’s missing middle
With the passage of AB 725, California intends to soon house it’s ‘missing middle’ population.
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New stimulus deal arrives, but won’t repair the economy
With much public disagreement and little time to spare, Congress has finally reached a deal for a new economic stimulus package.
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Brokerage Reminder: Home inspectors – the buyer’s choice
Brush up on the ins and outs and the importance of home inspections.
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Eviction and foreclosure moratorium extended on federally-backed mortgages
Temporary relief is in sight for homeowners with single-family federally backed mortgages as the foreclosure moratorium is extended through January.
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Foreclosure requirements shift in California
Lawmakers are shaking up Wall Street with the signing of a new law aimed at changing the foreclosure process in California.
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State financing program for ‘granny flats’ vetoed by Governor
A new bill aimed at boosting affordable housing for California’s growing population was vetoed by Governor Gavin Newsom.
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New Bill Provides Additional Incentives for Affordable Housing Developers
A new bill aimed at incentivizing developers to increase the number of affordable housing units built in the state has been signed into law.
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New legislation aims to protect mobilehome residents
Lawmakers have passed a new law aimed at helping struggling mobilehome residents who face economic hardships brought on by the recession and COVID-19.
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Law gives tenants in assisted housing more chances to improve their credit scores
With the passage of SB 1157, tenants in buildings receiving government assistance will have a new way to add to their credit histories.
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SB 1120 – The bill that wasn’t
Relief for California’s housing crisis was crushed after lawmakers failed to pass SB 1120. What kind of relief could help the state moving forward?
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Law requires California employers to notify employees of potential COVID-19 exposure
Real estate brokers need to be aware of new notification requirements for employees exposed to COVID-19.
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Proposition 19 shakes up past property tax laws
Proposition 19 would extend and restrict previous measures impacting real estate. Read on to learn how it will affect your clients if passed.
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Legislative Gossip
Catch up on the latest bills affecting California real estate.
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Governor Newsom renames Department of Business Oversight
The Department of Business Oversight gets a facelift and a whole new outlook.
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Prop 15: The latest ballot measure to limit Prop. 13 tax rules
Prop 15 would split roll the state’s property tax, subjecting commercial property owners to billions in additional taxes each year.
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