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Publications
The Department offers many publications on topics of current interest to the consumer and licensees, such as the Real Estate Reference Book, which provides general information on many aspects of real estate practice; and the Real Estate Law book and CD, which contains the current Real Estate Law, the Commissioner's Regulations, and pertinent excerpts from other California codes.
Ordering Information
All DRE publications are available online by clicking on the
links below. To order publications by mail, submit a Publications Request (RE 350)
form to:
Department of Real Estate
Book Orders
P. O. Box 187006
Sacramento CA 95818-7006
Fax (916) 227-0361
Consumer Publications
- Foreclosure Information for Homeowners
#RE 14 (New 11/09)
Explains the foreclosure process and possible alternatives to foreclosure. - Fraud Warnings for California Homeowners in Financial Distress
#RE 12 (New 11/09)
Provides an overview of home loan modifications and where to find free foreclosure avoidance counseling. - A Consumer Guide to Filing Real Estate Complaints #RE 51 rev. 2/04
Explains the Department's complaint process. En Espaņol In Chinese - A Guide for Residents Purchasing Their Mobilehome Park #RE 34 rev. 11/01
Answers questions about rental park conversions to resident ownership. - Department of Real Estate Brochure
#RE 10 rev. 9/09
Provides an overview of the Department of Real Estate, including history, department objectives, program areas and office locations. - Living in a California Common Interest Development #RE 39 rev. 8/02
Overview of rights, duties and responsibilities of homeowner associations and homeowners. Explains CC&Rs. - Real Estate Recovery Account #RE 3 new 8/03
Provides an overview of the Real Estate Recovery Account and explains how to apply for payment. - Reverse Mortgages - Is One Right for You?
#RE 52 rev. 4/01
Explains the pros and cons of reverse mortgages, a loan product geared toward senior citizens. - Sources of Home Loans
#RE 22 rev. 2/05
Provides information about sources of home loans and homebuyer assistance programs as well as questions to ask when applying for a home loan and tips for borrowers. - Trust Deed Investments - What You Should Know!!
#RE 35 rev. 3/07
Explains the basic steps and factors involved in trust deed investments. - Using the Services of a Mortgage Broker
#RE 35A rev. 3/07
Explains the basic steps and factors involved in a mortgage transaction handled by a broker.
Licensee/Examinee Publications
- Broker Compliance Evaluation Manual #RE 5 rev. 2/02
Covers the important points of office procedure and trust fund handling by real estate brokers. - Disclosures in Real Property Transactions #RE 6 rev. 2005
Describes disclosures required of sellers and real estate salespersons. - eLicensing Online System Brochure
#RE 11 rev. 3/05
Provides information about the eLicensing online system, the fastest, easiest way to manage a real estate license. Includes overview, benefits, services available, feedback from users, tutorial link, help line telephone number. - Frequently Asked Questions - Mortgage Loan Brokering in California
#RE 50 rev. 3/07
Answers questions about licensing and various aspects of the mortgage business. - Instructions to License Applicants
#RE4 rev. 06/08
Provides information about how to obtain and maintain a California real estate license. - Mortgage Loan Broker Compliance Manual #RE 7 new 7/08
Prepared to assist the real estate broker who engages in mortgage loan activities with assessing compliance with DRE requirements. Includes a checklist. - 2010 Real Estate Law Book and CD #RE 2 rev. 1/2010
Contains the Real Estate Law and Subdivided Lands Law, the Regulations of the Real Estate Commissioner, the Administrative Procedure Act and pertinent excerpts from other California Codes related to the practice of real estate. - Reference Book - A Real Estate Guide rev. 2000
Covers real estate principles and practices, useful for licensing exam preparation. - Trust Funds #RE 13 rev. 4/04
Explains requirements for proper handling of trust funds by real estate brokers and salespersons.
Subdivision Publications
- Operating Cost Manual for Homeowners Associations
#RE 8 rev. 4/07
Contains guidelines and worksheets for budget preparation and calculation of reserves and assessments. - Reserve Study Guidelines for Homeowner Association Budgets
#RE 25 rev. 4/04
Explains how to determine sufficient reserve funds. - Subdivision Public Report Application Guide
#RE 9 rev. 8/02
Provides instructions and explains what is required to apply for a subdivision public report. - Timeshare Manual
Guidelines for Processing Time-Share Plan Applications for Public Report
