From Executive Order to Bipartisan Compromise: The 21st Century ROAD To Housing Act This is part two of a two part series on the 2026 Executive Order related to housing and institutional investors. The January 2026 Executive Order targeting institutional investors set the tone for a renewed federal focus on housing affordability. This second part […]
Wall Street vs. Main Street: The Executive Order That Reshaped the Housing Debate This article is a two-part series detailing the most recent executive order signed by President Donald Trump on January 20, 2026 entitled “Stopping Wall Street from Competing with Main Street Homebuyers.” For years, first-time homebuyers have argued that they are not only […]
Escondido, California, February 20, 2026. Hoffman Forde announced that a long-vacant gas station property located at 2004 E. Valley Parkway in Escondido, California has been sold for $5,050,000 following a competitive marketing process that generated significant interest from investors and operators throughout Southern California. The property was marketed by Enduring Real Estate agents Kevan McDougal […]
For years, landlords have treated background-check disclosures as routine paperwork, important, yes, but rarely the focal point of litigation. A recent California appellate decision makes clear that assumption is no longer safe. Tenant screening has become a pressure point for regulators, advocates, and courts alike. Applicants routinely pay screening fees without seeing the reports used […]
California homeowners depend on their HOAs to manage common areas, investigate reported problems, and act promptly when damage threatens habitability. When this system breaks down, homeowners often feel they have little recourse. A recent published decision from the Sixth District Court of Appeal, Ridley v. Rancho Palma Grande HOA, demonstrates that courts will intervene when […]
San Diego’s flooding crisis has moved from warning signs to financial consequences. This week, the San Diego City Council signaled its intent to approve $6.3 million in payments to flood insurers for losses arising out of the January 2024 storms. The money will come directly from the City’s own liability reserves, not for a new […]
Homeowners and buyers across Southern California are struggling to secure basic fire insurance, being denied coverage, losing out on deals, and facing lenders demanding insurance requirements or limits the buyer cannot obtain. In an attempt to help homeowners and buyers, and in response to the 2025 Palisades and Eaton fires, the state legislature introduced new […]
The merger between Compass, Inc. and Anywhere Real Estate isn’t just another headline about industry consolidation. It represents a fundamental reshaping of the residential brokerage landscape, creating a single firm with the kind of market power that antitrust regulators usually watch closely. What looks like a business deal on paper has real implications for buyers, […]
California created a multi‑billion‑dollar Wildfire Fund to steady the system when utility equipment is blamed for catastrophic blazes. In 2026, lawmakers are signaling that the program’s design could shift, changes that may find their way into utility bills, insurance options, and home finances for everyday homeowners. Below, you’ll find an explanation of how the fund […]
San Diego Flooding: What Our Community Has Endured and What Tenants & Landlords Need to Know The heavy rains and extensive flooding that hit San Diego in early 2024 were more than just a weather headline, they disrupted lives, damaged homes and rental properties, and left many residents scrambling for answers. From Southeast neighborhoods like […]
In Volume 1, we explored the Sitzer-Burnett lawsuit and the landmark NAR settlement that reshaped the real estate industry. Now, in Volume 2, we turn to the practical side: what these changes mean for you as a buyer or seller. From new rules on agent compensation to how negotiations work today, here’s what you need […]
Moving The Goal Post: Strategies for California Code of Civil Procedure Section 998 Settlement Offers Overview and policy purpose California Code of Civil Procedure Section 998 (“Section 998”) is a settlement offer statute designed to push parties toward realistic compromise by attaching meaningful financial consequences to the rejection of a qualifying offer. Its mechanism is […]
San Diego is rolling out major wildfire‑prevention rules in 2026 that will reshape how residents maintain their homes and yards. With extreme fire conditions becoming more common, the city is tightening standards to reduce the risk posed by wind‑driven embers, a leading cause of home ignitions during wildfires. Below is a clear guide for what […]
The real estate industry is undergoing one of its most significant shifts in decades, driven by a landmark lawsuit and a historic settlement with the National Association of Realtors (NAR). At the center of this change is the Sitzer-Burnett case, which challenged long-standing practices around real estate commissions and sparked nationwide debate. In this first […]
On January 14, 2026, the U.S. Department of State issued internal guidance directing U.S. consular posts worldwide to pause immigrant visa issuance for nationals of certain countries deemed to be at high risk of becoming a public charge. This pause takes effect January 21, 2026, and will remain in place until further notice. While this […]
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