Here For You... May 26, 2021 Hundreds of bills failed to advance last week during a rapid-fire appropriations process known as the suspense file. The suspense file process was introduced in the Legislature in the 1980s to promote fiscal responsibility by evaluating the costs and comparing bills before they reach...
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DRE License Deadline Extension is Quickly Approaching!
Last year, in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, Governor Gavin Newsom issued four executive orders that extended deadlines for certain DRE licensees and pending applicants. The most recent order, N-83-20, extended some fee payment and license requirement deadlines until June 30, 2021. That deadline is quickly approaching! The Department of...Continue reading
How To Tweet – C.A.R. Tip
Tweeting 101. Here is a great video that came out of C.A.R.’s Legislative Day that would serve us all well!
Take BizFed’s Business Outlook & Reopening Survey Today!
It’s that time of the year again! BizFed has partnered with our 214 business organizations, Chambers of Commerce, Trade Organizations, and Non-Profits to survey the business community to find out what are the top areas of concern as our economy reopens. Your unique insight will guide our advocacy over the...Continue reading
University of Pennsylvania Housing Initiative Survey of 1300 Landlords in Los Angeles
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California COVID-19 Rent Relief Program for Landlords
If you are a landlord who has one or more eligible renters, you can apply to get reimbursed for 80% of each eligible renter’s unpaid rent between April 1, 2020, and March 31, 2021. You are required to agree to waive the remaining 20% of unpaid rent for that specific...
Watch First-Time Buyer
Spread the word about NAR’s reality series First-Time Buyer, which showcases how REALTORS® guide clients through the home buying process and makes their goals achievable. Watch the show, then spread the word to your clients!
A New ABC/C.A.R. Documentary on California
C.A.R. partnered with ABC to be the presenting sponsor of their new documentary called “California Dreaming” airing on 2/6 and 2/13 at 9:00 p.m. on KABC-TV, Los Angeles, KGO-TV, San Francisco, and KFSN-TV, Fresno. The documentary explores the “state of the state”, pointing to the significant challenges associated with wildfires,...Continue reading
Tune In and Tune Up Your Real Estate Skills
Find yourself in traffic? Find yourself waiting on clients and service calls? Why not use that time to listen in on industry topics. Here is one podcast source as posted on Real Trends. See links to many other industry-related podcasters.
The Marketplace MLS Mandate – Part 1 of a 5-Part Series
The brokerage cooperative that has served real estate for more than 100 years has never faced more pressure. The path forward is affirmative transparency. It’s 2021. If you operate an MLS organization, or if you’re a REALTOR® who’s involved in oversight of your MLS, there’s never been a more complex...Continue reading

