By somebody | Fri, 09/22/2023 - 10:14 pm Public Group Extras UseSourceURLs Visibility Public Notification Off Printer-friendly version 2018 changes to tax deductions As California’s coast gentrifies, what’s next? Bonds for affordable housing and farm and home aid for veterans CFPB adopts new strategic plan, aims to “go no further” CFPB takes first steps to rollback regulations CFPB updates revise Closing Disclosure timeline rules California Homeowner Bill of Rights is reenacted California bill seeks to fill gap left by federal tax changes to help homeless population California passes law easing building restrictions for new developments California wants to offer housing to tackle teacher shortage California’s Homeowner Bill of Rights is back Change the Law: The DRE should auto-exempt eligible 70/30 licensees Change the law: Require a statement disclosing an SFR’s operating expenses Change the law: Require disclosure of criminal activity on SFR sales Change the law: Require financial literacy for high schoolers Change the law: Require operating expense disclosure for SFR sales Change the law: Start a down payment savings program for first-time homebuyers in California Change the law: amend zoning laws to promote multi-family construction Change the law: apply use of the Agency Law Disclosure to all property transactions Change the law: close Prop 13’s corporate loophole Change the law: eliminate the MID and create a mortgage assistance program Change the law: reestablish the DRE Code of Ethics Change the law: require agents to disclose known tax information Changes to payment schedules for deferred property taxes Clarification coming on live/work unit regulations Consumer financial information privacy rules DRE delays disciplinary action cleansing option Do Not Call — or call with caution Dodd-Frank rollback puts banks back in charge Does a cost of savings index (COSI) substitution require affirmative approval from a lender’s regulator? Does a landlord who leases space to a health club operator need to ensure maintenance of an Automated External Defibrillator (AED) on the premises? Does a permissive zoning scheme constitute an express declaration of prohibited land uses? Does a voided judgment establish quiet title relief and result in a sale to a bona fide purchaser? Does issuance of a conditional use permit change a property’s occupancy? Does the Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA) preempt a city ordinance providing Section 8 tenants broader protections against housing discrimination? Federal agencies seek to exempt more low-priced homes from appraisal requirements Fewer projects will undergo CEQA aesthetic evaluations For-sale-by-owner (FSBO) trends in California GSE reform has mortgage experts on edge HUD steps back from its fair housing goals Homeowner’s insurance changes in 2018 How indexing capital gains to inflation would impact California’s housing market Inspections required for exterior elevated elements in buildings with three or more multifamily residences Intended users other than a client may access restricted appraisal reports Is a mortgage holder required to provide a single point of contact to a borrower seeking a mortgage modification? Is property owned in joint tenancy by a married couple presumed to be community property? Landlords may not prevent or penalize tenant emergency assistance Legislature seeks new tenant protections, tax breaks Letter to the editor: What are the rights of a tenant with a service or support animal? May a city prohibit a landlord defying the Ellis Act from re-renting previously vacated rental units? New bill seeks to increase density near transit hubs New delivery rules for HOA notices New law creates OC Housing Finance Trust New law requires BART to develop transit-oriented housing New law to add landscaping components to home inspection report New laws adjust planning, building standards in response to growing housing crisis New laws update real estate disclosures in California New property insurance bills set to assist homeowners affected by wildfires PACE program administration POLL: Is Prop 13 a regressive tax regime? Prop 10 explained: California’s battle to remove limits on rent control Property tax exemption amount increased for charitable housing Residential landlords of rent-controlled units required to approve electric vehicle charging stations Residential property tax postponement for seniors and disabled persons includes mobilehomes Right of redemption expires when the sale of a tax-defaulted property begins Strict zoning laws are strangling California’s housing market Tech corner: Trulia app features local LGBT non-discrimination laws The case for looser zoning regulations The re-launch of the “Department of Real Estate” and de-commissioning of Commissioner Wayne Bell Trump’s year in review on housing Updated requirements for land and housing inventory Updates to California Planning and Zoning Law Book traversal links for 2018 ‹ “Spouse” now includes registered domestic partners Up 2018 changes to tax deductions ›