Entries
Lead Article
Using the yield spread to forecast recessions
This article presents the yield spread as a tool for brokers and their agents to use in forecasting future economic conditions facing the real estate market.
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Feature Articles
The rise and fall of real estate brokers and agents»This article reveals the historical population of DRE-licensed agents and brokers working in California, with explanation and forecasting about the future of real estate practice.
The danger of ARM build-up»This article discusses how the ratio of adjustable rate mortgages (ARMs) to all loans originated can be used to determine the health and direction of the real estate market in the near future.
Registration and regulation: updates for residential mortgage brokers»This article examines the ongoing changes in reporting and endorsement requirements imposed on residential mortgage loan brokers and their agents under the recently passed Senate Bill 36.
Market Charts
March 2010 Market Charts»
Charts with up-to-date information and predictions about the course of the California real estate market.
Sacramento Gossip
Sacramento Gossip»
Stay on top of current pending California legislation affecting real estate in 2010!
Supreme Court Watch
March 2010 SCW»
This monthly update presents real estate related issues pending before the United States and California Supreme Courts.
Legislative Watch
March 2010 LW»
A look at the legislation affecting real estate enacted during the 2009-2010 Legislative Session. For an archive of Legislative Watch years, click here.
Form of the Month
March Forms»
Denial of credit: the ultimate (or penultimate) step of the loan application process
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