Data ReportHousing MarketsOct 12, 20263 min read
Manhattan Q3 2026 Sponsor Inventory: What Counts
Manhattan Q3 2026 sponsor inventory fell as resale condo listings rose. See what the counts exclude and what buyers need to check at each building.
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GuidePolicy & RegulationOct 8, 20265 min read
Portland Parking Minimums: What Still Applies
Portland parking minimums are gone, but bike parking, access and other rules remain. See what applies October 8, 2026, and what changes in November.
AnalysisPolicy & RegulationOct 7, 20264 min read
CRMLS Compass Complaint: What the Suit Seeks
The CRMLS Compass complaint seeks a ruling on listing cooperation rules, but the filing itself creates no marketing exemption for California brokers.
MarketHousing MarketsOct 7, 20263 min read
King County September 2026 Condo Prices
King County September 2026 condo prices show a softer market. Compare the median, sales and inventory before adjusting an individual listing price.
ChecklistHomebuildingOct 5, 20264 min read
North Carolina Septic Bedroom Count: Lot Plans
Verify a North Carolina lot's septic bedroom count before choosing a house plan. Check expansion approvals, repair space and advertising limits.
GuideInvesting & RentalsOct 5, 20265 min read
Virginia Rental Application Deposit: Refunds
Virginia rental application deposit refunds: check the payment method, 10- or 20-day deadline, and itemized deductions for actual expenses and damages.
AnalysisPolicy & RegulationOct 1, 20265 min read
California SB 1116 Lot Averaging in 2027
California SB 1116 lot averaging permits smaller parcels for eligible 2027 applications, while average sizes and other project requirements still apply.
ChecklistAgents & BrokeragesSep 30, 20265 min read
North Carolina Commission LLC: Payee Checklist
Before a North Carolina broker directs commission to an LLC, check the firm license, qualifying broker, BIC payment route and payee records.
GuideAgents & BrokeragesSep 28, 20264 min read
SmartMLS Photo Removal After a Sale
SmartMLS photo removal after a Connecticut sale: what the MLS retains, how to request changes from websites, and why some images may remain.
Calculated ExplainerHousing MarketsSep 27, 20265 min read
Cook County Tax Proration: What the Closing Credit Covers
Cook County tax proration reduces cash needed at closing, but does not set your next bill. Check exemptions, escrow funding and reproration terms.
TemplateInvesting & RentalsSep 27, 20265 min read
Ohio Deposit Forwarding Address: Keep Proof
Use an Ohio deposit forwarding address notice and evidence log. Learn when the 30-day clock starts and how missing notice affects additional remedies.
AnalysisAgents & BrokeragesSep 24, 20263 min read
Orion MLS Access Rollout: Search Before Feeds
The Orion MLS access rollout connects participating California, Nevada and Oregon markets. Check search access, planned feeds and reuse rights.
Deep GuidePolicy & RegulationSep 21, 20267 min read
San Mateo SB 684 Eligibility: Which Parcels?
Check San Mateo SB 684 eligibility for unincorporated parcels, including SB 1123 vacancy rules, coastal limits and the approvals needed before construction.
GuideHousing MarketsSep 20, 20265 min read
California Prop 19 Replacement Timing: Taxes and Filing
California Prop 19 replacement timing: plan a buy-first move, understand interim property taxes, and file for the transfer with the right county.
Deep GuidePolicy & RegulationSep 17, 20265 min read
Oregon Middle Housing Land Division: Unit Limits
Oregon middle housing land division enables separate ownership. Check unit limits, utility and easement rules, and the steps from approval to recording.
Calculated ExplainerHousing MarketsSep 15, 20265 min read
Philadelphia Tax Abatement Expiration
Plan for Philadelphia tax abatement expiration: verify the remaining term, compare future tax bills, and check when Homestead relief may apply.
GuideHomebuildingSep 14, 20265 min read
North Carolina Plat Recording: What Comes First
North Carolina plat recording rules distinguish contracts from conveyance. Check buyer protections, approval steps and documents needed before closing.
Data ReportHousing MarketsSep 13, 20264 min read
Denver August 2026 Home Prices by Type
Denver August 2026 home prices differed by property type. Read DMAR’s sales counts and marketing times before recommending a listing price change.
GuideInvesting & RentalsSep 13, 20264 min read
Massachusetts Last Month’s Rent Interest
Check interest on last month’s rent in Massachusetts, including the 5% rule, shorter tenancies, payment deadlines and records to verify.
ComparisonPolicy & RegulationSep 12, 20266 min read
California ADU Utility Connection Fees: Which Rules Apply?
California ADU utility connection fees depend on project type. Compare conversions, new construction, capacity charges and the separate impact-fee rules.
ChecklistHomebuildingSep 12, 20264 min read
Taunton Winter Street Opening Deadline: Plan Before November
Plan for Taunton's winter street opening deadline: confirm permit issuance, city exceptions, utility dates and restoration before committing to delivery.
GuideHousing TechnologySep 12, 20265 min read
Washington Reusable Tenant Screening: Check Acceptance First
Check Washington reusable tenant screening acceptance before paying: verify report contents, credit-report age, delivery, fees and denial notices.
MarketHousing MarketsSep 9, 20264 min read
San Francisco July 2026 Price Momentum: Annual Gain, Recent Declines
San Francisco July 2026 price momentum shows annual gains and recent declines. Read Cotality’s figures, measurement limits and implications for pricing.
AnalysisPolicy & RegulationSep 8, 20264 min read
MBA New Jersey Disparate Impact Lawsuit: Who Must Prove What?
The MBA lawsuit over New Jersey disparate impact rules contests the burden of proof. See what lenders should document and what court relief would change.
Calculated ExplainerHousing MarketsSep 7, 20266 min read
Florida Homestead Portability: Downsizing Math
Calculate Florida homestead portability for downsizing, then check exemptions, tax rates, separate charges, eligibility dates and applicable forms.
Calculated ExplainerInvesting & RentalsSep 6, 20265 min read
Chicago Security Deposit Interest: Which Lease Year?
Match Chicago security deposit interest to the correct lease year, check renewal dates and exemptions, and reconcile payment timing with your records.
ChecklistHomebuildingSep 5, 20264 min read
NYC New Condo: Temporary Occupancy Checklist
Buying a new NYC condo with a temporary occupancy certificate? Check unit coverage, expiration, renewal plans and written closing conditions.
TemplateAgents & BrokeragesSep 4, 20265 min read
California Brokerage Trust Reconciliation: Three Balances
California brokerage trust reconciliation worksheet: match control records, beneficiary ledgers and adjusted bank cash, then investigate hidden shortages.
Deep GuidePolicy & RegulationSep 4, 20265 min read
Houston Replats: Why Deed Restrictions Still Matter
Houston replat approval does not erase deed restrictions. Learn which records and development rules to check before marketing an infill or townhouse site.
Data ReportInvesting & RentalsSep 3, 20264 min read
San Francisco August 2026 Rental Signals: City or Metro?
San Francisco rental signals for August 2026: compare city and metro measures, vacancy, leasing speed and the rules governing renewal increases.
ChecklistHousing TechnologySep 2, 20264 min read
California Virtual Staging: Original Images and Disclosures
California virtual staging rules require disclosures and access to original images. Use this checklist to review edits, links and each marketing channel.
GuideHomebuildingSep 2, 20265 min read
Raleigh Infrastructure Surety Release: Evidence and Timing
Raleigh infrastructure surety release depends on completion records, state law and instrument terms. Plan reductions, acceptance and available capital.
AnalysisAgents & BrokeragesAug 31, 20264 min read
NWMLS First Look Access: What Sellers Control
NWMLS First Look access is set for September 4, 2026. Understand broker access, public marketing, optional showings and seller controls over IDX.
Calculated ExplainerHousing MarketsAug 31, 20264 min read
Pittsburgh Transfer Tax: Budget Your Closing Cash
Pittsburgh transfer tax affects closing cash. Compare city and Baldwin Borough rates, contract splits, and a hypothetical $300,000 purchase.
ChecklistInvesting & RentalsAug 30, 20264 min read
California Pre-Move-Out Inspection Checklist
Use this California pre-move-out inspection checklist to document notices, repairs, deposit deductions and the landlord’s required photographs.
Data ReportHousing MarketsAug 30, 20263 min read
Detroit June 2026 Price Index: Why It Is Missing
The Detroit June 2026 price index is missing because of recording delays. Read the valid May figures and use comparable sales for pricing decisions.
GuideInvesting & RentalsAug 29, 20265 min read
New York: Notice for a Five Percent Rent Increase
A New York five percent rent increase requires notice. Check 30-, 60- and 90-day deadlines, late notices, rent stabilization and Good Cause rules.
ChecklistHomebuildingAug 28, 20265 min read
California Construction Change Order Costs
Check California construction change order costs: compare added work, deleted-work credits, markup, payment timing, and the revised contract total.
Deep GuidePolicy & RegulationAug 28, 20265 min read
Minneapolis Triplex Conversion: Building Code
Understand the building code for a Minneapolis triplex conversion, from architect plans and zoning checks to safety upgrades and rental approvals.
AnalysisHousing TechnologyAug 27, 20264 min read
NWMLS Cribio Search: How Broker Routing Works
NWMLS Cribio search pairs AI discovery with listing broker routing. What Washington firms should know about buyer representation and data limits.
GuideInvesting & RentalsAug 25, 20265 min read
Texas Rental Purchase: Deposit Transfer Checklist
For a Texas rental purchase, reconcile the security deposit transfer, closing credit and tenant acknowledgment before taking over an occupied house.
ChecklistHousing MarketsAug 24, 20264 min read
California Condo Earthquake Assessment Checklist
Check California condo earthquake assessment risk by comparing HOA deductibles, owner coverage and allocation rules before setting your purchase budget.
ComparisonAgents & BrokeragesAug 24, 20264 min read
OneKey Seller Internet Opt-Out: Address or Listing?
Compare OneKey seller internet opt-out choices: hide your address or withhold the listing, with consent requirements and limits on privacy.
MarketHousing MarketsAug 23, 20264 min read
Austin July 2026: What Listings and Contracts Show by County
Austin July 2026 listings and contracts reveal different county trends. Compare new supply, pending sales and closings before advising sellers.
ChecklistInvesting & RentalsAug 23, 20266 min read
Texas Allocated Water Bill: What to Check
Check a Texas allocated water bill against your lease, the property's master bill, common-area deductions and records you can request from management.
ChecklistHomebuildingAug 22, 20264 min read
Portland Fall Construction: Erosion Planning
Portland fall construction erosion planning starts before October: sequence grading, arrange soil stabilization, and confirm city and Oregon DEQ requirements.
AnalysisPolicy & RegulationAug 21, 20265 min read
Oregon Modular Wage Lawsuit: Project Scope
The Oregon modular wage lawsuit challenges off-site wage rules. Project scope depends on procurement dates, bespoke work and stated exceptions.
GuidePolicy & RegulationAug 19, 20266 min read
SB 9 and Tenant-Occupied Property: Check the History
Assess SB 9 on tenant-occupied property: check three-year rental history, protected-housing restrictions and the lot-split residence commitment.
MarketHousing MarketsAug 18, 20263 min read
Twin Cities July 2026 Housing Inventory: More Homes, More Contracts
Twin Cities July 2026 housing inventory reached 11,586 homes. Listings outpaced contract growth, but negotiating conditions still vary.
Data ReportHousing MarketsAug 17, 20263 min read
California July 2026 Home Prices: Read the Mix
California July 2026 home prices: compare statewide, Sacramento County and Inland Empire medians, and see what sales mix means for listing prices.