Sales volume trends, from a weak year; Monthly Statistical Update (December...
Sales volume after 2023’s puny seasonal bounce; Sales volume is weakening, but a recovery lurks; MLS inventory flatlines, buyers and sellers wait
View ArticleForm-of-the-Week: Trust Deed Listing, and Purchase Agreement for Note and...
A trust deed broker uses these forms when employed by the holder of a trust deed note, to act as their exclusive agent to locate an investor and negotiate the terms for the sale of the note, and a loan...
View ArticlePurchase Agreement for Note and Trust Deed — RPI Form 241
This form is used by a loan broker when arranging the purchase by a trust deed investor of an existing trust deed note held out for sale, to prepare an offer stating the price and conditions for...
View ArticleDRE Hot Seat: Unlicensed activities and trust fund violations
This article is part of an ongoing series covering violations of real estate law. Here, a real estate corporation surrendered their broker license in connection with disciplinary action taken by the...
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Where are mortgage rates now? Check out our weekly interest rate update to track the latest market rates.
View ArticleRental and Lease Agreement Addenda
Covers: Use of an addenda to add further provisions to a rental or lease agreement not included in the boilerplate provisions of the pre-printed form; Pet addendum; Non-smoking addendum; Standard...
View ArticleNew safety measures for tiny home communities that house the homeless
California legislators are seeking to smooth the path for more shelters.
View ArticleMortgage Concepts: Regulation of Appraisal Management Companies, a middleman...
Learn how AMCs operate in California to maintain appraiser independence.
View ArticleLandlords of prospective Section 8 tenants must allow credit history...
The credit check requirement is a major roadblock for prospective Section 8 tenants who are otherwise qualified to pay rent.
View ArticleThe points and fees test for Section 32
Learn when a consumer-purpose mortgage falls under Section 32 limitations and disclosure rules.
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