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How Buyers' agents could show value after NAR's latest decision to stop commission split

National Association of Realtors (NAR), affects commission structures and the agreements between agents and clients. Because of the antitrust lawsuit, NAR has recently agreed to stop imposing a commission split agreement between the seller's agent and buyer's agent. This signals a significant changes in the way real estate transactions will take place. Buyer's agents now face the challenge of demonstrating their value to prospective homebuyers. Here is how they can succeed.

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What does it mean for Home Buyers and Buyer's agents the latest changes in NAR commission split?

“This will be a really fundamental shift in how Americans buy, search for, and purchase and sell their housing. It will absolutely transform the real estate industry,” said Max Besbris, an associate professor of sociology at the University of Wisconsin-Madison on his statement to NY Times.

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How to Build an ADU in San Francisco

Finally, San Francisco put together a friendly process to add Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) on a property. Now that we have got the green light from the city, let's see how you can get ready to start the project.

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Mayor London Breed makes a historical shift for San Francisco Housing

Proposed legislation will cut unnecessary processes and expand incentives for housing that fits within approved zoning laws.

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What is the size of the house I could build on my lot?

The power of communities to regulate the use, height, coverage and setback of buildings and the density of residential development is firmly established by law. In recent years, there has been little questioning of the right of municipalities to regulate residential density, with its clear relationship to light and air and fire protection.

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What RM zoning means for a property in San Francisco?

RM are residential districts are intended to recognize, protect, conserve and enhance areas characterized by a mixture of houses and apartment buildings, covering a range of densities and building forms according to the individual district designations. Despite the range of densities and building sizes, most structures are of a scale that respects the traditional lot patterns, open spaces and articulation of facade typical of San Francisco neighborhoods. These Districts provide unit sizes and types suitable for a variety of households, and contain supporting nonresidential uses. The RM Districts are composed of four separate classes of districts.

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San Francisco Housing Element 2022 Update Phase III Release

The Housing Element 2022 Update is San Francisco’s housing plan for the next 8 years (2022-2030) and the first one that will center on racial and social equity. It will include policies and programs that express a collective vision and values for the future of housing in San Francisco.

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Maher Ordinance and its impact

Many real estate properties in San Francisco have to follow the Maher Ordinance regulation requirements before making any improvements on the site. Here is what you need to know about this regulation.

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What to expect once the eviction and foreclosure moratorium is over?

Yesterday, I was talking with a friend lawyer and he raised a worrisome fact that, after three extensions, as CARES Act eviction and foreclosure protections officially ended Saturday July 31, 2021 and millions of Americans are facing the hard reality of losing their housing, we might face a Great Recession.

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California new ADU laws

California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) has prepared guidance to assist local governments, homeowners, architects, and the general public in encouraging the development of ADUs. Here is a summary of legislation since 2019 that amended ADU law and became effective as of January 1, 2020.

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What means historical buildings in San Francisco?

There are different categories that San Francisco Historic Preservation department classify historical buildings.

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What means The American Jobs Plan for Real Estate

"The American Jobs Plan" for real estate industry is a revolutionary plan because it finally shifter the US budget towards critical for our communities, supporting the local development.

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Tax Breaks for Historic Homes

Did you know that there are advantages of having your building considered a historical resource under Mills Act? Here is what you need to know about the Mills Act.