FARM: Are you ready to barbeque

Use this firsttuesday FARM Letter in your marketing. To request a FARM letter topic, or to see a list of all our FARM letter templates, visit our FARM Letter page. Text only Are you ready to barbeque Fire up that grill! Follow these tips and tricks to improve your barbeque. Marinate in the refrigera
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Use this firsttuesday FARM Letter in your marketing. To request a FARM letter topic, or to see a list of all our FARM letter templates, visit our FARM Letter page. Text only Sun protection 101 Follow these tips to soak up the sun without letting harsh UV radiation damage your skin: Avoid direct expo
Read More Price-to-Value Losses in a Declining Market

This episode covers the seller’s recovery of the price-to-value loss through to the date of the buyer’s breach, whether the seller retains the property, remarkets it or resells it.
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Use this firsttuesday FARM Letter in your marketing. To request a FARM letter topic, or to see a list of all our FARM letter templates, visit our FARM Letter page. Text only California camping SUPPLIES flashlight and batteries; sleeping bags and pillows; tent; reusable water bottles; first aid kit w
Read More Partial Payment Agreement — Residential

This form is used by a residential landlord or their agent when accepting partial payment of delinquent rent and temporarily deferring any eviction activity, to document the landlord’s agreement with the tenant stating when the delinquent rent is due, and when not paid, that the landlord may serve a
Read MorePartial Payment Agreement — Commercial

This form is used by a commercial landlord or their agent when accepting partial payment of delinquent rent and temporarily deferring any eviction activity, to document the terms for payment of the remainder of the delinquent rent and preserve the right to continue any eviction process underway if t
Read MoreForm-of-the-Week: Partial payment agreement — Forms 558 and 559

Commercial landlords and tenants agreeing to partial payments use RPI Form 558, and residential landlords and tenants use RPI Form 559. The forms commit to writing the portion of remaining delinquent rent the tenant owes the landlord, the date the balance is due, and when not paid by the due date, w
Read MoreThe seller agent and the prospective buyer

Learn the difference between a broker’s specific agency duty owed only to their client and the limited general duty they owe to others in a transaction and how to observe and disclose conditions adversely affecting value and qualify statements when they are opinions, not facts.
Read MoreThe due diligence effort for an opinion of value

WLearn the due diligence obligations required from a broker to a client when performing, drafting, delivering and maintaining records for a broker price opinion (BPO).
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Learn the contrasts between rent-to-buy arrangements and protective homeownership transactions structured by seasoned brokers.
Read More FARM: 8 Tips on caring for cut flowers

Use this firsttuesday FARM Letter in your marketing. To request a FARM letter topic, or to see a list of all our FARM letter templates, visit our FARM Letter page. Text only 8 Tips on caring for cut flowers Keep cut flowers blooming and lovely with these 8 easy tips. Start with a clean vase. Wash […
Read MoreFARM: Painlessly painting your home’s exterior

Use this firsttuesday FARM Letter in your marketing. To request a FARM letter topic, or to see a list of all our FARM letter templates, visit our FARM Letter page. Text only Painlessly painting your home’s exterior Clean it up! Use a low-pressure hose to rinse weather stains, muck, webs, or other di
Read MoreFARM: 10 Quick and Easy Kitchen Updates

Use this firsttuesday FARM Letter in your marketing. To request a FARM letter topic, or to see a list of all our FARM letter templates, visit our FARM Letter page. Text only 10 Quick and Easy Kitchen Updates Add new life to your kitchen with these easy updates: Paint an unused cabinet surface with c
Read MoreThe Seller’s Recovery of a Monetary Loss

Learn how a buyer’s breach of a purchase agreement and escrow instructions establishes the seller's legal right to recover actual money losses.
Read MoreSoCal commercial market headwinds continue in Q1 2026

Vacancy rates are on a year-over-year upward incline, while net absorption returns were positive this quarter. New projects were opened to the market but are not yet occupied. A few major tenants are boosting occupancy of distribution space, while smaller businesses are slowly shutting down.
Read MoreLow ARM rates fuel unacceptable mortgage risks

The average ARM rate remains below the FRM rate, enticing potential homebuyers unaware of its history.
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Compliance doesn’t prevent all consumer complaints, but it goes a long way toward happier customers and borrowers — and better business for MLOs.
Read More Nonperformance Excused by Tardy Delivery

Watch how the seller’s failure to timely deliver documents excuses the buyer’s concurrent obligation to fund escrow.
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To request a FARM letter topic, or to see a list of all our FARM letter templates, visit our FARM Letter page. Text only Be a good neighbor! Whether you’re new to the neighborhood or have lived here for decades, it’s always a good idea to stay on your neighbors’ good sides. These relationships will
Read More FARM: Making your home pet-friendly

Use this firsttuesday FARM Letter in your marketing. To request a FARM letter topic, or to see a list of all our FARM letter templates, visit our FARM Letter page. Text only Making your home pet-friendly Your place isn’t just a home for humans. It’s often a home for pets as well. Consider these tips
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