We hope this post finds you well. We continue our series as part of our commitment to keeping you informed and inspired, we are excited to share a selection of these must-read articles. Simply click on the link to start reading. Sellers Get More For Their Home On The Upcoming ‘Best Day’ In the Housing […]
We hope this post finds you well. As part of our commitment to keeping you informed and inspired, we are excited to share a selection of these must-read articles. Simply click on the links to start reading. Housing market predictions 2024: What homebuyers should know… https://www.businessinsider.com/personal-finance/housing-market-predictions-2024
CHIKA SUNQUIST, DRE COMMISSIONER Chika Araki Sunquist was appointed Real Estate Commissioner for the State of California by Governor Gavin Newsom on November 28, 2023. Her first day of office was January 3, 2024. She succeeded Doug McCauley whose final day was December 29, 2023. Commissioner McCauley had earlier succeeded Wayne Bell. The question for […]
The mechanics and techniques of the real estate industry are always changing. If a person lives in the past, their methods of doing business could be outdated. In the past years many new words have gained a place in our real estate vocabulary: franchises, syndications, listing forms, continuing education, Wellenkamp and de la Cuesta, condo […]
It is a quiet Friday morning so I thought that I would debunk some of the myths and rumors about the NAR Settlement. By now, most of you know these facts. Just in case you missed some claims by the not-knowing writers in national publications I present these myths. I am not an attorney but […]
The Real Estate Salesperson They stood before the Pearly Gates, Their faces were scarred and old. They stood before the man of fate, For admission to the fold. What have you done? St Peter asked, To gain admission here? We’ve been real estate agents, sir, For many and many a year. The Pearly Gates swung open […]
Embezzling or theft by a manager or employer is a topic most owners never consider. But many owners are losing money right now and don’t know it. It can happen in the best of buildings and in the best of management situations. If a manager wants to take money it can be done. In my […]
FACT NUMBER ONE: Gov Hutchinson, the beloved CAR Attorney and Roving Story Teller, had some interesting information at the Orange County Association of Realtor yearly meeting. Due to the settlement around July new NAR rules will require that Realtors must get a Buyers Agents Contract signed before showing any homes. And possible commissions must be discussed. […]
It is with pride that Duane Gomer Education selects Jay Mills as Speaker of the Year for 2023. He certainly earned any recognition he receives.Jay is a favorite of our students presenting our Notary and Real Estate Courses. Our staff greatly appreciates the professionalism he exhibits, as well as his crucial contributions to the organizational […]
Foreclosure Laws: California has specific laws and procedures governing the foreclosure process, including notice requirements and opportunities for homeowners to explore alternatives, such as loan modifications. The California legislature passed Assembly Bill (AB) 1837 and AB 2170, effective as of January 1, 2023. These two laws, which build on the groundwork laid by Senate Bill […]
