Learn the difference between exclusive and open client representation agreements and understand the use of exclusive representation agreements as best practice for client representation.

Consumer sentiment has now fallen for the fourth straight month as the economy continues to waver under a back and forth on tariffs and trade wars, according to the latest data from the University of Michigan. The preliminary Index of Consumer Sentiment reading for April came in at 50.8, a 10.9% tum

A weekly reminder to stay on top of your practice from first tuesday’s in-house broker!

What does a title insurance policy do – and not do? See the extent of a title insurance company’s obligation, if any, to indemnify the policy holder for money losses caused by an encumbrance on title.

Only when homes are no longer being built in wildfire zones will the wildfire risk fall to an acceptable level.

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Real estate agents should expect to work the most with older and experienced homebuyers, per the latest data from the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR). NAR’s 2025 Home Buyers and Sellers Generational Trends Report found that baby boomers have overtaken millennials, reclaiming the top spot as

The new buyer representation rules have an application which may surprise some brokers – the negotiated, written representation of commercial tenant clients.

Consumer sentiment continues to take a serious tumble, with members of all political groups beginning to express worry and unease in their economic outlooks, according to the latest data from the University of Michigan. The latest Index of Consumer Sentiment reading came in at 57 for March, falling

Learn when the statutorily-mandated Agency Law Disclosure is required. 

Cox v. City of Oakland

Landlords now need to actually have a unit readily available for a prospective tenant to occupy when they demand a screening fee for reviewing an application for approval or denial.  

Consumer confidence fell for the fourth consecutive month, registering below the threshold for recession indicators for the second straight month—reflecting many consumers’ continued apprehension toward the economy, according to the latest data from The Conference Board. The Consumer Confidence Inde

The first episode in the new title insurance series introduces the critical role of title insurance in the California real estate market, and distinguishes preliminary title reports from abstracts of title.

A buyer representation agreement runs with the broker, not the agent.

Which is better for first-time homebuyers reliant on mortgage insurance: MIP or PMI?

The DRE’s Real Estate Bulletin keeps licensees informed on new codes and regulations significant to real estate practice, common violations of real estate rules of conduct, and real estate education opportunities.