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Read about current items of interest and important changes that have occurred during the past 60 days.
- Winter 2009 Mortgage Loan Bulletin
The Winter 2009 Mortgage Loan Bulletin is now available. (2/5/10) - Notices of Intention to Issue Bar Orders and Bar Orders
New list of persons and entities that have been issued a bar order by the Department of Real Estate is now available. (2/4/10) - Winter 2009 Real Estate Bulletin
The Winter 2009 Real Estate Bulletin is now available. (1/11/10) - Request a Speaker from the Department
Information on requesting a speaker from the department has been posted. (1/5/10) - Loan Modification Disclosure Requirements
Information regarding Loan Modification Disclosure Requirements has been posted. (1/5/10) - Important Mortgage Loan Activity Licensing Requirements - Senate Bill 36/SAFE ACT
Effective January 1, 2010, there are new licensing requirements for licensees who conduct residential or commercial mortgage loan activities. (12/31/09) - 2010 Real Estate Law
The 2010 Real Estate Law page has been updated. (12/31/09) - New Good Faith Estimate Form Required by HUD
Information on the new good faith estimate form required by HUD has been posted. (12/31/09) - California Department of Real Estate Launches Electronic Exams in Fresno
Press release on the launch of electronic exams in Fresno has been posted. (12/15/09) - Former Real Estate Agent Barred from Working in Real Estate
Press release on this order has been posted. (11/23/09) - Foreclosure Information for Homeowners
A brochure that explains the foreclosure process and possible alternatives to foreclosure has been posted. (11/17/09) - Fraud Warnings for California Homeowners in Financial Distress
A brochure that provides an overview of home loan modifications and where to find free foreclosure avoidance counseling has been posted. (11/17/09) - Department of Real Estate Launches
Spanish Language PSA to Protect Consumers Against Mortgage Fraud
Press release on the launch of Spanish language PSA has been posted. (11/16/09) - California Homebuyers Bill of Rights
California Homebuyers Bill of Rights have been posted. (11/16/09) - SB 94 – Prohibition of Advance Fees for Residential Loan Modifications
New FAQ's on SB 94 (Prohibition of Advance Fees for Residential Loan Modifications) have been posted. (11/16/09) - Consumer Alert – Fraud Warnings (Spanish)
The Consumer Alert – Fraud Warnings (Spanish) has been updated with important information. (10/23/09) - Consumer Alert – Fraud Warnings (Chinese)
The Consumer Alert – Fraud Warnings (Chinese) has been updated with important information. (10/23/09) - Consumer Alert – Fraud Warnings
The Consumer Alert – Fraud Warnings has been updated with important information. (10/13/09) - Department of Real Estate Brochure
The Department of Real Estate Brochure has been redesigned and updated. (10/05/09) - Fall 2009 Real Estate Bulletin
The Fall 2009 Real Estate Bulletin is now available. (09/28/09) - Time-share FAQ's
New FAQ's on Time-shares have been posted. (08/26/09) - Electronic Examinations Launched
DRE is now conducting salesperson and broker examinations in the Oakland District Office using an electronic examination system. (08/03/09) - 2009-10 Strategic Plan
The Department of Real Estate's 2009-10 Strategic Plan is now available. (07/09/09) - RE-4 Instructions to License Applicants
The updated RE-4 Instructions to Licence Applicants is now available. (07/01/09) - California Real Estate Commissioner Announces Issuance of Fraud Warning
Information includes fraud warnings for California Homeowners in Financial Distress. (06/22/09) - Summer 2009 Real Estate Bulletin
The Summer 2009 Real Estate Bulletin is now available. (06/22/09) - Spring 2009 Subdivision Industry Bulletin
The Spring 2009 Subdivision Industry Bulletin is now available. (06/18/09) - Important Information: California Foreclosure Consultant Registry
Effective July 1, 2009, it will be unlawful for a foreclosure consultant, as defined in Civil Code Section 2945.1 to engage in the foreclosure consultant business unless it has registered with the Attorney General’s Office at: http://www.ag.ca.gov/register.php. (06/04/09)
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