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Small lenders fear QM: The CFPB recently issued more parameters for the evolving QM standard.
Home prices continue to jump — are the good times here to stay?: Home prices have risen nationwide an average of 10.9% year-over-year in March
Brokerage Reminder: Permit no omissions: When you submit an offer to purchase on behalf of your buyer,

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Transfer disclosure statement – The disclosure of property conditions mandate: Form-of-the-week: Condition of Property — Transfer Disclosure Statement (TDS) – Form 304
Neighborhood security disclosure – the safety addendum: Seller’s Neighborhood Security Disclosure – Form 321 Today, tenants and owners of
Agency relationships disclosure – a legislated order: Agency Law Disclosure – Form 305 As a result of licensee misconceptions

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Small lenders fear QM The CFPB recently issued more parameters for the evolving QM standard.
Home prices continue to jump — are the good times here to stay? Home prices have risen nationwide an average of 10.9% year-over-year in March 2013. This is the greatest one-year increase
Home sales volume and price peaks This article looks at home sales volume through and beyond the current recovery.
Brokerage Reminder: Permit no omissions When you submit an offer to purchase on behalf of your buyer, the offer includes an inspection contingency. This
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Dude, where’s my dispensary? The California Supreme Court has ruled in favor of the city of Riverside in their enforcement of banning medical marijuana dispensaries. Should local authorities have the right to shut down MMDs despite state law?

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When you submit an offer to purchase on behalf
By law, conditions which negatively affect the value of
Many real estate licensees erroneously believe they must use