Comparative Analysis Projection (CAP) — RPI Form 353

This sheet contains confidential information for clients who own or are acquiring income property. For Owners: This illustrates the effect anticipated from differing loan amounts and projects the anticipated tax benefits and rate of return. For Buyers: This compares available properties to one anoth
Read MoreRental Income Rent Roll — RPI Form 352-1

This form is used by an agent when preparing a marketing package for an income property they listed for sale or conducted a due diligence investigation for a buyer, to disclose detailed rent roll information to prospective buyers.
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An agent uses Form 352-1 to disclose rental information when marketing or evaluating an income-producing property, and Form 353 when projecting income and returns on an income-producing property.
Read More More one-person households buying homes

More singles are striking out on their own to become homeowners.
Read MoreBPO series: Property conditions influence value

Learn to adjust a property’s valuation to reflect deviations based on its geography, the presence of natural hazards, level of improvements, energy efficiency and best use.
Read MoreFrom Human to Hardware: Maintaining the Standard of Oversight

Artificial Intelligence Training: Harnessing AI While Managing Risk™ This third installment dramatizes a critical DRE parallel: an AI chatbot functions exactly like an unlicensed human assistant — meaning its output requires absolute broker oversight to avoid unlawful practice.
Read MoreElevated elements? Elevated risk.

New legislation expands disclosures for elevated elements when buyers consider a unit located within a CID.
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In re Tinsley U.S. Bankruptcy Appellate Panel of the Ninth Circuit
Read More The home inspection report: to disclose and shield

Learn how to use a home inspection report (HIR) to mitigate liability risks for misrepresentation in the preparation of a seller’s Transfer Disclosure Statement (TDS), exercise care in the section of a qualified home inspector and use an energy efficiency audit report by a certified home energy rate
Read MoreIncome inequality dampens California’s homeownership potential

Income inequality is catching up with California's economy, stifling household formation and dragging down the housing market.
Read MoreFact-Checking Your Ghostwriter

Artificial Intelligence Training: Harnessing AI While Managing Risk™ This second installment illustrates the need to carefully verify all AI-output, and depicts how fine-tuning your AI query with specific details about property’s features improves results.
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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 Homeowners insurance Knowing what a standard homeowner’s insurance policy covers or doesn’t is key to protecting yourself, you
Read More FARM: Protect your equity with a declaration of homestead

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 : Protect your equity with a declaration of homestead Recording a declaration of homestead on your title is one way to ensure
Read MoreSafety standards for improvements

Learn common safety standard conditions and violations found on residential properties and how to provide terms to remedy safety issues in a real estate transaction.
Read MoreThe AI apocalypse for real estate agents

AI is smoothing the way for more sellers to take on FSBOs -- should agents be worried?
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Montecito Country Club v. Root
Read More Development impact fees require reasonable cost estimates

When a development project increases the capacity of an existing water or sewer connection, a local agency may charge only for the additional capacity — not as though it were an entirely new connection.
Read MoreDRE Bulletin Digest: Spring 2026

The California Department of Real Estate (DRE) in their Spring 2026 Real Estate Bulletin reminds licensees of fiduciary duties, advance fee requirements and how to become a real estate broker.
Read MoreStudent debt and work around for homeownership

Get your buyers with student debt on track to homeownership.
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Wexler v. Wood, County of San Diego, et al.
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