"Conversions from office buildings to apartments are at an all-time high" forbes.com/sites/reginaco…

We just published the winter edition of the Real Estate Bulletin ... Check it out for a summary of new real estate laws, about fiduciary duty to borrowers and steering prohibitions, and more. dre.ca.gov/publications/R… #RealEstate #California #homes

This is a tremendous opportunity for visionary developers to catalyze downtown with climate friendly, resource rich affordable housing. gov.ca.gov/2023/01/31/gov…

Even more homeowners are now eligible for assistance with mortgage costs with the expanded CalHFA California Mortgage Relief Program. Details: camortgagerelief.org/wp-content/upl…

As we celebrate Fair Housing Month, a reminder to brokers and salespersons that you are required to take implicit bias training as part of your continuing education: dre.ca.gov/Licensees/CERe…

First Home - California’s site contains robust information to assist first-time homebuyers… from navigating the homebuying process to understanding key terms that can help them make good decisions on this life-changing investment. dre.ca.gov/Consumers/Firs…

California has its first NCARB president in nearly 40 years! Congrats to DLR Group's Jon Baker ... he'll be an outstanding advocate for diverse pathways into the profession. ncarb.org/press/jon-bake… AIA California Architects Board

It is hot out there, California! When temperatures are very high, make sure to: Stay hydrated. Wear loose, lightweight, light-colored clothing and a hat outdoors. Wear sunscreen and avoid too much sun. For more information on extreme heat, visit listoscalifornia.org

Grateful for the hard work from our subject matter experts from the Multi-Cultural Real Estate Alliance for Urban Change Thank you for your expertise and making our exams reflect all of California's real estate market #CaliforniaForAll #RealEstate

Be wary of signs of potential fraud when buying a property. Find more homebuying tips through First Home - California at dre.ca.gov/Consumers/Firs…

Great to see our cadre of subject matter experts crafting the next generation of licensing exams. Shout-out to our comms team for this great video youtube.com/watch?app=desk…

There’s still time to register for part two of our fair housing webinar series! Learn more about source of income discrimination, reasonable modifications, & protections for people with criminal histories. Everyone is welcome. Click below to register ⬇️ bit.ly/3QftcUu

If you ever said, “California Department of Real Estate exam questions don’t apply to my work," here’s your chance to help shape the next generation of exams. Our “occupational analysis” measures the tasks performed by licensees and drives the new content for the exams. Watch your email inbox for details.

Looking to rent a home? Here are some tips to keep in mind to protect yourself from fraud. Read the full guide at dre.ca.gov/files/pdf/tena…

Thrilled to share that we have renewed DRE's 1973 agreement with the University of California for the Real Estate Education Endowment Fund. Celebrating the 50th anniversary of this accord has been a top priority UCLA UC Berkeley UCLA Anderson School of Management Haas School of Business University of California

The California Department of Real Estate and the University of California met today to discuss the revival of the Real Estate Education Endowment Fund. The amended agreement focuses on improving real estate education, such as by advancing diversity & equity principles and providing financial assistance opportunities.

Excellent coverage in today's The Wall Street Journal on the real estate commission litigation. Here's my take on how it will impact homebuyers. sandiegouniontribune.com/opinion/commen… @sdutopinion #RealEstate

The housing shout-out was powerful and a strong call to action. We need tools like the Existing Buildings Code to unlock the impediments to housing. IntlCodeCouncil #housing businessinsider.com/obama-kamala-h…

This is a BIG deal that didn't get much coverage. Sacramento State is joining a select group of public institutions -- UCLA, Cal, and Cal Poly (SLO and Pomona) -- with architectural programs. Thrilled to see so much progress at the Capital Campus! tinyurl.com/2xunajkm #AIA

The Residential Mitigation Program is an outstanding example of prudent investing in prevention. The costs of disaster recovery are exponentially more than smart choices to foster resilience, so if not this, what's the plan? latimes.com/california/sto…