by Heather | Nov 25, 2015 | C.A.R., Legal, TSBOR, TSMLS
Legal Live Webinar: December Forms Revisions Twice a year, with the approval of the C.A.R. Standard Forms Committee, C.A.R. releases new and revised forms. The first forms release occurred in April. The second forms release is scheduled for December 14. All in all,...
by Heather | Oct 20, 2015 | C.A.R., Legal, TSBOR, TSMLS
The California Bureau of Real Estate (CalBRE) has recently issued an alert, advising agents that it is taking notice of salespersons who may be acting as or advertising themselves as “independent” real estate licensees. Under California’s licensing...
by Heather | Oct 7, 2015 | Legal, TSBOR, TSMLS
Legal Live Webinar: Condominiums and HOAs – Issues From the Hot Line As housing costs continue to rise, we see more builders offering common interest developments of one type or another. Common interest developments generally offer lower prices as well as a...
by Heather | Sep 8, 2015 | C.A.R., Legal, TSBOR, TSMLS
It’s no surprise that a system of rules as complex as TRID (the TILA-RESPA Integrated Disclosure) would lead to confusion. Rumors and myths abound and some have even used the word “hysteria” as the implementation date rapidly approaches. While it will take some time...
by Heather | Jul 21, 2015 | C.A.R., Legal, TSBOR, TSMLS
ENTITIES AND ELECTRONIC SIGNATURES; CFPB DELAYS NEW LOAN DISCLOSURES; U.S. SUPREME COURT ENDS CHAPTER 7 LIEN STRIPPING AND UPHOLDS DISPARATE IMPACT CLAIMS IN FAIR HOUSING LAW; LEGAL LIVE WEBINAR: ARBITRATION OF REAL ESTATE DISPUTES; EVERYDAY ETHICS WEBINAR: CODE OF...
by Heather | May 21, 2015 | C.A.R., Legal, TSBOR, TSMLS
Improving water and energy efficiency and adding renewable energy features (conservation improvements) to a home are goals of many California homeowners to both reduce utility bills and help the environment. Solar panels and energy-efficient furnaces are examples of...
