State Regulation There is no State Regulation requiring that landlords pay tenants interest on their security deposits. However, many cities have such a regulation. The list keeps changing but some of the cities include Berkeley, Los Angeles, Hayward, San Francisco, Santa Cruz, Santa Monica, Watsonville and beautiful West Hollywood. If you have a rental in […]
During the Braves-Dodgers Series Justin Turner pulled a hamstring running to first base. If you have ever had one of these babies, it does hurt. It was obvious that he was done for the evening. Several trainers and management staff came out to assist him. One of the players, future Hall of Famer for sure, […]
SB263 Beginning January 1, 2023 there will be a new 2 hour course required when Real Estate Licensees want to complete their 45 hours of Continuing Education every four years. The course is entitled, “Implicit Bias”. Senator Susan Rubio (D-Baldwin Park), the author said that “Systemic racism and bias can make it even more difficult […]
UCSD Enrollments Well it did not quite hit 43,000. Fall enrollment hit 42,875 smashing the previous record by 2,392. A lot of people want to become Tritons. To compare, here is some other data about school enrollments (this information is from internet sources considerable reliable but not indisputable). UCLA […]
“The One” There are trustee sales every day. 11 to 14 years ago there were thousands every day in California. Why is this one interesting? The property is in Bel Air and the estate includes 105,000 square feet, measured.It was once listed for $500,000,000.00 and the default listed is for $165,000,000.00.A receiver is currently working […]
New RPA Periodically the California Association of Realtor’s Legal Staff improves old forms and creates new ones. This year they have made major changes to the Purchase Agreement. Have not yet got my Webinar with Gov or Neil so I do not know many of the changes. I will keep you posted. However, I can […]
Great Quotes I am considering some new ventures for 2022. Yes, I am still venturing. Wrote my first article at 15 for the Milwaukee Journal (High School Sports for Racine, WI) and am still writing these little emails. I am paid more than in 1946. So I checked the famous quotes of Wayne Gretzsky. They […]
Handwritten letter with pen Love Letters There was a recent column in the LA Times about the practice of a hopeful buyer writing a letter to the seller telling them why they should be selected from the covey of other offers. Many people are doing it. The column was on Sept 25th and written by […]
A New Sheriff In Town During the last few years CFPB has been more concerned with education and resources for consumers, unlike the previous regime under Richard Cordray. There is a new JEFE MASCULINO. Or, I might say, a new sheriff in town. Name: Rohit Chopra. He was formerly at this agency as an Assistant […]
Best in the West In a recent email I asked if I should get Apple TV solely to watch Ted Lasso. Several kind people took the time to respond and the consensus was unanimous, “Go for it”. And so DJ and I did. Will be finishing the last two sessions tonight. The verdict; Best in […]
