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LA Assessor Explains New Law & Impact on LGBT Property Tax

October 22, 2018

By Jeffrey Prang LA County Assessor No one should be at risk of losing their home because they are in a same-sex relationship. Despite good faith efforts, many registered domestic partners have not been treated equally under California’s property tax laws. With the Governor’s signing of Assembly Bill 2663 on Sept. 29, 2018, bills passed […]

Filed Under: At A Glance, Government Affairs, Video Tagged With: Gov. Jerry Brown, Jeff Prang, LA County Tax Assessor, LGBT, Property tax, Tax assess

Judge Orders CA to Return Funds to Homeowners

July 16, 2018

When California received $410 million in 2012 as part of a nationwide settlement with major banks accused of abusive foreclosures, Gov. Jerry Brown used $331 million to pay state agencies in housing and other programs to cover their deficits. Now a state appeals court has ordered the money be used for its original intent: to […]

Filed Under: At A Glance, California News Tagged With: abusive foreclosure, court judgement, Gov. Jerry Brown, homeowner fund, Justice Andrea Hoch, Kamala Harris

Agent Accused of Price Gouging After Fires

April 30, 2018

Real estate agent Melissa Echeverria faces three misdemeanor charges for allegedly raising the monthly rent on property she owns in Novato, CA, by more than 10% following the devastating fires in Northern Bay Area counties last year. Gov. Jerry Brown declared a state of emergency on Oct. 9, 2017 due to the blazes, and price gouging […]

Filed Under: At A Glance, Client Tips, Pro Tips Tagged With: Attorney General Xavier Becerra, Department of Justice, Fires, Gov. Jerry Brown, Marin County, state of emergency

Disaster Fund to Help REALTOR® Family Fire Victims

October 16, 2017

You too can help! The devastating fires that raged through Northern California, killing 40 residents and destroying thousands of structures, and the wildfire in Southern California that destroyed numerous homes, were so severe that Gov. Jerry Brown declared a state of emergency just a few hours after the fires began. C.A.R.’s Disaster Relief Fund is […]

Filed Under: At A Glance, California News, CVAR News, Membership, Pro Tips Tagged With: C.A.R. Disaster Relief Fund, Fire damage, Gov. Jerry Brown, REALTOR® family, wildfires

Gov. Brown Signs Bills to Cut Red Tape, Lower Construction Costs

October 9, 2017

In an effort to offer solutions to the affordability crisis in California, Gov. Jerry Brown signed a 15-bill package that “will help cut red tape and encourage more affordable housing, including shelter for the growing number of homeless in California,” he said.  He added: “Today, you can be sure we got 15 good bills. Have […]

Filed Under: At A Glance, California News, Government Affairs, Industry News Tagged With: Assembly Bill, California housing crisis, Gov. Brown, Gov. Jerry Brown, housing law, Housing Legislation, housing package, Senate Bill

Converted Units Now Legal?

September 18, 2017

Thousands of guest houses across Southern California might be shedding their illegal status, thanks to a law that took effect in January.  In an effort by municipalities to ease the housing crisis, thousands of back houses, converted garages and structures otherwise known as Granny Flats are now eligible for legal permits.   Legislation signed by Gov. […]

Filed Under: At A Glance, California News, Government Affairs, Industry News Tagged With: back house, converted garage, converted units, Gov. Jerry Brown, granny flat, Greater Pasadena Affordable Housing Group, Housing, Housing shortage, San Gabriel Valley

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