Author's update: As of the Stitzer Settlment and new NAR Policies that went into effect August of 2024, this article is now outdated and no longer reflects the current business practices. I am leaving it here for posterity and to show how things used to work. Who Pays the Real Estate Commission in California? In […]

How Long Must I Wait After Foreclosure, Bankruptcy or a Short Sale Before I Can Qualify for Another Loan? In this edition of my Q&A series, I tackle the length of time that must pass before you can get another loan after having a negative mark on their credit from a foreclosure, bankruptcy or short […]

  Price reduction on 3490 Pine View Drive in Simi Valley!  This beautifully remodeled single story 4 bedroom 3 bath home has just been reduced in price to $775,000!  This home has an end of cul-de-sac lot that is over 15,000 acres, backs open space AND has paved RV parking!  For more details, check out […]

I often get asked a variety of questions from members of the public about the real estate profession, so I thought I'd start a series of Q&A blogs to address the more frequently asked questions.  In this post I'll be focusing on the difference between a real estate agent, a Realtor and a Broker.  First […]

Real estate has many intricate details and nuances and when it comes to understanding easements, the same applies. Whether you, your neighbor, the developer down the road, or a utility company needs an easement, it helps to know what they are. According to the American Bar Association (ABA), an easement is an interest in land […]

Realtor Privacy in the Digital Age By Ryan Huggins, CISA, CICP, C-RISC, Broker Privacy.  In the aftermath of large publicized data breaches such as TJ Maxx, Office of Personnel Management and the California Association of Realtors as well as the Edward Snowden revelations, Facebook's Cambridge Analytical scandal and privacy legislation such as the European Union's […]