The rising trend in California construction starts 27 Aug 2013 | 06:00 pm

Construction starts show cautious increases in 2012. When will new construction begin in earnest? Read about the factors influencing builders today and in the coming years.

Agent’s written request authorizing an inspection 27 Aug 2013 | 03:47 am

Form-of-the-week: Authorization to Inspect and Prepare a Home Inspection Report – Form 130 An agent of a seller of a one-to-four unit residential property frequently asks the seller to grant them auth...

Brokerage Reminder: Home inspectors – the buyer’s choice 27 Aug 2013 | 03:01 am

In the process of purchasing a home, the buyer’s due diligence includes the right to conduct a home inspection. Typically, the seller’s agent fails to order out a home inspection report for presentati...

Is Prop 13 a regressive tax regime? 27 Aug 2013 | 02:40 am

Over 80% of respondents said no. Make an informed decision. Watch...

Sales volume influenced by economic factors, Weekly Statistical Update 08/26/2013 26 Aug 2013 | 11:38 pm

This week’s first tuesday podcast  Subscribe in a reader  /  Subscribe on iTunes Download the Weekly Statistical Update To view, print and personalize this week’s Statistical Update, Sales volume infl...

POLL: Do you think Richmond’s reverse eminent domain plan will benefit the real estate market? 26 Aug 2013 | 08:41 pm

Share your thoughts with us on using eminent domain to aid distressed and underwater homeowners. Good idea or bad idea? Vote and comment!

Protect your home from fire (Rural Homes) 24 Aug 2013 | 03:21 am

Defensible space is a buffer zone, keeping fire out, and letting firefighters in.

POLL: Have you ever been unable able to access zipforms when you needed them? 23 Aug 2013 | 01:33 am

Everything a Californian needs to know about energy efficiency 22 Aug 2013 | 11:54 pm

Do you know enough about energy-efficient options to inform your homebuyers?

Crash-proof connectivity with first tuesday forms 22 Aug 2013 | 09:39 pm

Some form providers embrace cloud-based technology to manage and store files. But how do you access the forms you need when their servers go down, or your membership lapses? Learn how remotely saved f...