California Department of Real Estate

The Winter 2020/21 Real Estate Bulletin is now available https://tinyurl.com/y4utmndb. This issue of the Real Estate Bulletin is the Department of Real Estate’s (DRE) annual report of activities for the last fiscal year (July 1, 2019 June 30, 2020).

Vaccinate all 58 - Dr. Burke & Vaccine Facts https://vimeo.com/499008489

Disciplinary Actions for the Month of December 2020. http://www.dre.ca.gov/Licensees/EnforcementActions.html

Need to change your address? Use the fast and secure eLicensing system to renew 24/7. Visit https://secure.dre.ca.gov/elicensing/

This morning CA Business, Consumer Services and Housing Agency Secretary Lourdes M. Castro Ramírez swore in Marcus McCarther as Chief Deputy Commissioner and James Damrell as Assistant Commissioner of Legislation and Regulations for the Department of Real Estate. Welcome to the DRE family Marcus and Jim!

Department of Insurance issues Cease and Desist order against unlicensed Lake Forest agent. Any consumer who may have purchased insurance from agent is encouraged to verify their policy is valid. More information: https://bit.ly/3dAVBih

All real estate licensees should continue to review and follow the state posted "COVID-19 Industry Guidance for Real Estate Transactions" and "COVID-19 General Checklist for Real Estate Transactions," and local guidelines in their areas. https://covid19.ca.gov/industry-guidance/ https://covid19.ca.gov/pdf/guidance-real-estate.pdf https://covid19.ca.gov/pdf/checklist-real-estate.pdf

The Department of Real Estate issued a News Release relating to Governor Gavin Newsom’s Executive Order N-83-20 issued October 28, 2020, which impacts applicants and licensees. In relation to this new order, updated FAQs have been posted. https://dre.ca.gov/Newsroom/PressReleases.html https://www.dre.ca.gov/About/covid19_info.html

Stay tuned for additional information from DRE on this new Executive Order.

"California will keep doing everything in our power to help everyone stay safe, healthy and housed during this crisis because all Californians deserve a place to call home." Read Governor Gavin Newsom’s On The Record column about support for CA renters. https://www.gov.ca.gov//on-the-record-with-governor-gavin/

Have you or someone you know received an #eviction notice since March 2020 due to financial hardship? California has new laws that can help you stay in your home regardless of immigration status. Learn more about #AB3088 & the forms you need here: https://housingiskey.com

Great discussion today with the Pacific Southwest Association of REALTORS and Commissioner Doug McCauley. To request a DRE speaker, please visit https://dre.ca.gov/About/RequestSpeaker.html

Thank you Monterey County Association of Realtors for an exciting and engaging meeting yesterday. We look forward to meeting you in person soon.

We Served. We Matter. We Count! Every 10 years, Californians who served in the armed forces have the power to build a better future for their families, loved ones, and neighbors by completing the #2020Census today! #EveryoneCounts #TakeTheCensus

Complete the #2020Census today. Time is running out. Respond online now at the link in our bio or by visiting http://my2020census.gov or by calling 844-330-2020. #ICount #BeCounted #2020Census

Disciplinary Actions for the Month of September 2020. http://www.dre.ca.gov/Licensees/EnforcementActions.html

Governor Gavin Newsom announced today the appointments of DRE's new Chief Deputy Commissioner, Marcus McCarther, and new Assistant Commissioner of Legislation and Regulations, James Damrell. Congratulations and welcome to DRE Marcus and James! https://www.gov.ca.gov//governor-newsom-announces-appoint/