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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.

Residential landlords are now obligated to offer to report a tenant’s positive rental payment information to at least one nationwide consumer reporting agency.

The diversity of people, properties and situations in real estate transactions requires a diverse array of purchase agreements on which to write and submit an offer to acquire real estate.

View these Los Angeles regional charts for details on current activity and forecasts for its housing market.

A seller broker’s tortious interference with the fee arrangements between the buyer and the buyer broker is as imprudent as whacking a hornet’s nest.

This series showcases the fundamental real estate knowledge needed by a DRE licensee to develop a Broker Price Opinion (BPO) to be handed to a client.

A California appeals court holds a property manager's duty of care does not encompass resolving disputes between neighbors.

The streamlined approval process developers use when certain parameters are met just got additional incentives.

John’s Grill v. Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc.

Learn how to recognize the types of business arrangements and personal relationships which give rise to conflicts of interest for agents in real estate transactions, how to identify conflicts of interests, and disclose and obtain consent to the relationships presenting a conflict of interest.

President Trump’s 25% tariffs on Mexican and Canadian imports, initially set to go into effect earlier this week on Tuesday, March 4, have been delayed up until April 2. Trump granted Mexico the extension, announcing it via Truth Social post, and just a few hours after, he reversed the order for Can

Real estate licensing coursework has finally entered the 21st century. See what makes Real Estate Principles: Video™ so unique.

A California appeal court holds an easement for an illegal purpose is invalid.