This is the second episode of our new video series covering homestead protections – help owners distinguish between the benefits afforded under an automatic homestead or a recorded declaration of homestead.

A key skill to being a real estate agent is judging a buyer’s mood. So how are consumers feeling on a wide scale?  Consumer sentiment dipped slightly in the early days of October 2024, from 70.1 to 68.9, per the latest report for the University of Michigan. This monthly change comes in below expecta

This article analyzes the historical population of active DRE licensees, with discussions and forecasts about future licensing trends.

Maintaining client relationships means hopefully selling them another house in the future, and representing them as the seller agent as well. As such, it’s imperative you guide them in all aspects of homeownership even in times when they are not buying or selling. One key topic is refinancing. Here

Maintaining client relationships means hopefully selling them another house in the future, and representing them as the seller agent as well. As such, it’s imperative you guide them in all aspects of homeownership even in times when they are not buying or selling. One key topic is refinancing. Here

This is the first episode of our new video series covering how to advise a homeowner on whether they qualify to voluntarily sell and protect the equity in their residence from creditor seizure.

With a recent interest rate decrease from the Fed and slowing inflation, consumers’ economic hopes saw a significant increase in September. Consumer sentiment rose 3.2% in September, from 67.9 in August to 70.1, according to the University of Michigan’s latest report. This is the second consecutive

Track the single most influential factor on California's real estate market: the number of people employed.

With new California legislation, it's now mandatory practice for a buyers broker to enter into an employment agreement with buyer clients before a purchase agreement is submitted.

This form is used by a buyers agent when presently retained under a Buyer-Broker Representation Agreement by entities seeking to acquire an interest in a property, to extend the period of representation.

This form is used by a buyers agent when employed by an entity as its sole agent, to render services necessary to acquire property.

This form is used by a buyers agent when presently retained under a Buyer-Broker Representation Agreement by individuals seeking to acquire an interest in property, to renew the period of representation for no greater than three months from the date of renewal. 

This form is used by a buyers agent to be employed by individuals as their sole agent, to render services necessary to acquire property for a period of time no greater than three months.

“The rent is too damn high,” famously proclaimed New York City perennial candidate Jimmy McMillan. The latest analysis from Harvard University’s State of the Nation’s Housing 2024 report suggests those who share McMillan’s views are unlikely to change their tune.  The report, tracking data up to Q2

Consumers reported significantly greater optimism about the future direction of mortgage rates, despite showing little change in overall home buying sentiment, according to Fannie Mae data.  Fannie Mae Home Purchase Sentiment Index® (HPSI) for August increased 0.6 points to 72.1, up 5.2 points year

In re: Colyear v. Rolling Hills Facts: A homeowners’ association (HOA) wants to trim trees on a parcel within the HOA to protect the view of other parcels. The covenants, conditions and restrictions (CC&Rs) on the parcel do not contain a tree-trimming provision for protecting the scenic views of oth

This is the final episode of our video series covering the right of survivorship among co-owners, and how a right-of-survivorship vesting is severed.

Paying off a mortgage is a momentous financial achievement. It can happen during the process of selling a home or before. During a sale, homeowners often ask me when they should stop paying a mortgage. My guide will walk you through the entire process, from understanding your mortgage terms to updat

The Conference Board Consumer Confidence Index, which measures American opinions of current economic conditions and their outlook for the next six months, rose in August to 103.3, from an upwardly revised 101.9 in July, while the Present Situation Index—based on consumers’ assessment of current busi

Probate in real estate refers to the legal process of transferring property after a homeowner’s death. This process involves validating the deceased’s will, settling debts and distributing assets to heirs. Understanding probate is crucial for buyers, sellers and inheritors of real estate. Understand