by Heather | Dec 10, 2019 | C.A.R., Legal, NAR, TSBOR
Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac released a redesigned mortgage application form in October. The Uniform Residential Loan Application is a standardized form used by borrowers when applying for a mortgage. This is the first time in 20 years there has been a change to...
by Heather | Nov 14, 2019 | C.A.R., Legal, TSBOR, TSMLS
C.A.R. recently updated the Legal Tools Quick Reference Guide to now include over 70 different topics addressing key legal issues facing today’s REALTOR®. The all-in-one reference guide also contains each of C.A.R.’s Disclosure Charts and the complete C.A.R. Sample...
by Heather | Oct 28, 2019 | C.A.R., Legal, TSBOR, TSMLS
October 13th was the last day for Governor Newsom to sign bills into law and conclude this year’s legislative session. Here are some of the significant laws that were passed impacting brokers and agents: Agent Independent Contractor Status Reaffirmed Real Estate...
by Heather | Sep 4, 2019 | C.A.R., Legal, TSBOR, TSMLS
Extended Time Periods for Tenant Eviction Notices Effective September 1st Effective September 1, 2019, weekends and court holidays will no longer count in calculating the time periods for the following tenant notices: • Notice to Pay Rent or Quit (C.A.R. form...
by Heather | May 2, 2019 | C.A.R., Legal, TSBOR, TSMLS
AB 724 (Wicks), a rental registry bill opposed by C.A.R., will be amended to address C.A.R.’s concerns. Current law allows a local government to establish a rental registry within its jurisdiction. AB 724 establishes a new statewide rental registry that would...
by Heather | Apr 2, 2019 | C.A.R., Legal, TSBOR
Petition Process for the Removal of Discipline Information from the DRE’s Website – Regulations Approved and the DRE is Now Accepting Petitions The Department of Real Estate (DRE) has issued a Real Estate Advisory, approving Regulation 2915 effective...
