by Heather | Jul 27, 2012 | NAR, TSBOR
Where the word REALTORS® is used in this Code and Preamble, it shall be deemed to include REALTOR-ASSOCIATE®s. While the Code of Ethics establishes obligations that may be higher than those mandated by law, in any instance where the Code of Ethics and the law...
by Heather | Jul 26, 2012 | TSBOR
Starting July 1, 2013, every contract for the sale of residential real property must contain a specified notice regarding gas and hazardous liquid transmission pipelines. This notice informs buyers that the U.S. Department of Transportation maintains the general...
by Heather | Jul 25, 2012 | C.A.R., TSBOR, TSMLS
Distressed sales made up 42% of the sold units in California for April 2012. Having forms such as the “Agent’s Short Sale Pre-Screening Checklist” and “Short Sale Cover Letter” (in addition to 9 others) will give you the best shot at a...
by Heather | Jul 24, 2012 | Legal, TSBOR
Starting January 1, 2013, a new California law will protect homeowners who default on their refinance loans from personal liability for any deficiency following foreclosure. Existing anti-deficiency law protects a borrower from personal liability for the difference...
by Heather | Jul 23, 2012 | C.A.R., Education, TSBOR, TSMLS
Although short sales and foreclosures are not new trends, mortgage defaults, short sales, and sales of foreclosed and REO properties are on the rise and not expected to peak until 2012. Learn to profit in today’s real estate market with a course from C.A.R....
by Heather | Jul 20, 2012 | NAR, TSBOR
Where the word REALTORS® is used in this Code and Preamble, it shall be deemed to include REALTOR-ASSOCIATE®s. While the Code of Ethics establishes obligations that may be higher than those mandated by law, in any instance where the Code of Ethics and the law...