Sacramento Report
- May 18, 2010
- Fines May be Added to Tax Rolls
Under AB 2613 (Beall), local government could specially assess unpaid fines or penalties against ...
Auctions of Foreclosed Homes
Under SB 1223 (Calderon), escrow agents would have to return all deposits and fees received from a bidder in connection ...
State Lands Commission
Newly confirmed Lieutenant Governor Abel Maldonado is now a member of the State Lands Commission, replacing former ...
Greenhouse Gas Law Under Attach
California's 2006 law to reduce greenhouse gas emissions to 1990 levels is being challenged by an initiative. The planned ...
State Revenue Drops
State Controller John Chiang recently released figures showing April revenue $3.6 billion below estimates. This means ...
- April 18, 2010
- Tax Credit Signed
Mortgage Workout Program
Notice to Delinquent Borrowers
Mortgage Debt Tax Eliminated
Using Existing Appraisals
Homeowners Bill of Rights
- March 16, 2010
- Pre-Condition to Notice of Sale
Deficiency Judgments Limited
Required Foreclosure Modification Process Prior to a Notice of Default
Payment of Utility Liens by Trustees and Mortgagees
Recorder Notification
- February 16, 2010
- Homebuyer Tax Credits
Deficiency Judgment Bill Introduced
New Loan Modification/Foreclosure Bill Introduced in State Legislature
Buyer's Choice Act Revisions Introduced Into California Legislature
- January 19, 2010
- L.A. Recording Fee Bill is Introduced
Governor's State of the State Address
Perez New Assembly Speaker
Condo Act Revisions
- December 15, 2009
- Recording Fees to Increase
Energy Disclosure Regulations
California Budget Mess
- November 17, 2009
- Legislation Introduced to Require a Monitored Mortgage Workout Program
- October 20, 2009
- NEWS EXPRESS: New Legislation Creates a New Use Tax Registration Process
Matricula Consular I.D. Bill Vetoed by Governor
Governor Signs Buyer's Choice Act into Law - Bill Effective Immediately
Restrictive Covenant Bill Vetoed by Governor
- September 15, 2009
- Restrictive Covenant Bill Amended, Passes out of Senate
Buyer's Choice Act to go Before Governor
- August 18, 2009
- Recording Fee Increase for Archiving Records
Mortgage Fraud to Become a Specific Crime
Notary Law Changes Pending
Buyer's Choice Act Moves Forward
Restrictive Covenant Bill Remains Alive
- July 21, 2009
- CLTA Takes Lead in Sidelining Bill Requiring Riders on Deeds of Trust
State Stops Accepting Applications for $10,000 Homebuyer Tax Credit
Transfer on Death Deeds Bill Faces Uncertain Future
Restrictive Covenants Legislation Undergoes Extensive Amendments
Mechanics' Lien Bill Heading to Governor
- June 16, 2009
- Foreclosure Legislation Advances
Matricula Consular I.D. Bill is Still Moving
Assembly Passes Bill Dealing with Notices of Mechanics' Liens
Mortgage "Rider" Bill Passes out of Assembly, but Draws Heavy Opposition
Buyer's Choice Act Now in Senate
Unlawful Restrictions Addressed in Amendments
- May 19, 2009
- Reverse Mortgage Legislation Prohibits Tie-Ins
Striking of Restrictive Covenants Proposed
Translation Requirements Would Apply to Mortgage Loans
Budget Battle Brewing Again
- April 21, 2009
- Transfer on Death Deeds Bill Makes Another Appearance in California Legislature
New Legislation Asks Notaries to Recognize Mexican Matricula Consular Cards as Acceptable ID
Buyer's Choice Act Would Affect How Title & Escrow Providers Are Chosen
- March 17, 2009
- Legislation Introduced to Target Choice in Title and Escrow Services
New Law Extends Foreclosure Time Frames
Hector De La Torre Files for Insurance Commissioner
- January 20, 2009
- November 18, 2008
- October 21, 2008
