volume 5 | issue 9

Feature Article

► The scam behind “nonprofit” downpayment assistance charities

This article exposes the deception behind the so-called downpayment assistance charities.

Articles of the Month

► Real Estate Practice : Disclosures on seller carrybacks

This article reviews the financing disclosures agents must make to buyers and sellers in carryback transactions.

► Tax Tips : Due-on-sale regulations

This article clarifies the events which trigger a lender’s due-on clause, and analyzes the adverse economic effects of due-on regulations in the real estate market.

► Legal Aspects : The unconscionable advantage some investors create

This article analyzes a seller-in-foreclosure’s after-closing right of rescission and restoration when a buyer-investor takes unconscionable advantage of the seller, and wherein an intervening bona fide purchaser (BFP) or lender acquires an interest.

► Form Matters: Form 419 – Balloon payment notices

This article presents the notices to vacate served on occupants whose possessory interest has been eliminated by a foreclosure.

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Departments

► Rate Page

A look at today’s financial rates.

►Recent Case Decisions

A look at recent court cases affecting real estate.

► Legislative Watch

A look at recently enacted legislation affecting real estate.

► Economic Trends

A look at employment rates in California.

► Supreme Court Watch

This monthly update presents real estate related issues pending before the United States and California Supreme Courts.

Just For Fun

► September Events

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