May the county water district limit a landowner’s groundwater use based on historic use?

Las Posas Valley Water Rights Coalition v. Ventura County Waterworks District No. 1
Read MoreFederal guidance pushes MLOs to weigh applicant immigration status

Federal guidance now encourages MLOs to discriminate based on immigration status. How does that impact MLO practice in California?
Read MoreFARM: A quick guide to irrigation systems

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 A quick guide to irrigation systems In sun-drenched California, an underground irrigation system is a great, value-adding inve
Read MoreFARM: Stay Cool and Save Money

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 Stay Cool and Save Money California summers are more than beaches and palm trees. Here are some ways to keep your home cool […
Read MoreFARM: The buzz about LED bulbs

Make the Earth and your wallet just a bit greener with LED light bulbs.
Read MoreValue Fluctuations During an Evolving Buyer’s Market

This episode covers the price-to-value difference and the buyer’s interference with the seller’s resale efforts.
Read MorePark your EVs (and your HOA) outside

SB 770 removes an HOA from a homeowner's mandatory insurance when they install an electric vehicle charger in a common area.
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Learn how mortgage loan originators determine the interest rate to offer mortgage applicants.
Read More 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 […
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