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Market Update Apr 10, 2026

PWReports – March 2026

U.S. existing-home sales unexpectedly rose 1.7% month-over-month to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 4.09 million, as lower mortgage rates helped boost buyer activity, according to the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR). Monthly sales increased i...

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Legal Apr 10, 2026

Structuring Co-Ownership in California: Legal, Tax, and Title Pitfalls to Avoid

Co-ownership of real property has become prevalent in California. Co ownership can offer financial benefits when multiple parties split mortgage payments and utilities. Co-ownership may also meet long-term estate planning needs if the goal is to keep cert...

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Professionalism Mar 05, 2026

New FinCEN Reporting Rules

What are these rules? Why were they enacted? The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN), a division of the U.S. Department of the Treasury, has long had real estate reporting rules known as Geographic Targeting Orders (GTOs) which were enacted to a...

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Market Update Mar 05, 2026

PWReports – February 2026

New Listings decreased 24.4 percent for Single Family homes and 14.5 percent for Townhouse-Condo homes. Pending Sales decreased 44.0 percent for Single Family homes and 44.5 percent for Townhouse-Condo homes. Inventory decreased 15.9 percent for Single Fa...

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Government Affairs Feb 25, 2026

The State of Real Estate

President Trump’s recent State of the Union address to Congress reflected a sharply divided political climate, with few areas of clear bipartisan consensus on the nation’s most pressing challenges. From immigration and border security to foreign policy an...

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Professionalism Feb 25, 2026

Digitally Altered Image Guidance & FAQs

As of January 1, 2026, new rules pertaining to digitally altered or enhanced images in the MLS go into effect. This guide shows how to stay compliant with California Assembly Bill 723 (CA AB 723) and CRMLS Rule 11.5.2....

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