A new Executive Order has suspended the price gouging law as applied to single-family homes of four bedrooms or more in certain ZIP codes.
As of Feb. 4, properties which have not been rented nor offered for rent within one year prior to Jan. 7 and the HUD Fair Market Rent for a four-bedroom unit is or exceeds $5,500 are now exempt from the price gouging law in the following ZIP codes: 90015, 90049, 90067, 90077, 90094, 90210, 90263, 90265, 90266, 90272, 90274, 90275, 90290, 90291, 90292, 90703, 91011, 91105, 91210, 91301, 91302, 91307, 91354, 91364, 91436, 91709, and 91789. The order is effective through March 8, 2025.
See this link to determine the HUD Fair Market Rent.
At the same time, the Executive Order closes a loophole by extending the price gouging protections to leases of ANY length. Pr...
The California Department of Food and Agriculture has made several Produce Safety Program Portal training resources available on its PSP portal information website. The PSP assists growers in understanding and complying with the requirements of the Food Safety Modernization Act's Produce Safety Rule. The portal, which serves as a central data repository, provides growers with access to the data collected by PSP concerning their own operations and to digital produce safety inspection reports.
The new PSP Portal training resources include:
For release:
January 28, 2025Â Â
C.A.R. offers tips on navigating financial assistance, insurance and potential safeguards after the wildfires
LOS ANGELES (Jan. 28) – Navigating the many challenges following a wildfire involves understanding both the insurance payment process and potential legal protections to avoid falling victim to scams or other predatory actions. The CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® (C.A.R.) is sharing information for its REALTOR® members to help those impacted by wildfires understand what to expect and common pitfalls to watch out for in the critical weeks ahead.Â
"California REALTORS® are actively contributing to relief efforts for those affected by the fires in Southern California," said C.A.R. President Heather Ozur. "We're committed to supporting displaced homeowners an...
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6.123% 30 year fixed |
6.328% |
$5,151 |
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6.250% 30 year fixed |
6.430% |
$5,222 |
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6.375% 30 year fixed |
6.568% |
$5,290 |
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6.500% 30 year fixed |
6.671% |
$5,360 |
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6.500% 30 year fixed |
6.677% |
$5,360 |
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6.495% 30 year fixed |
6.693% |
$5,357 |
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6.823% 30 year fixed |
6.841% |
$5,541 |
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6.750% 30 year fixed |
6.940% |
$5,500 |
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6.750% 30 year fixed |
6.951% |
$5,500 |
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5.863% 5/6 ARM |
7.352% |
$5,010 |
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6.000% 5/6 ARM |
7.341% |
$5,084 |
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