Welcome to the California Real Estate Blog
by: Licensed Agent/Realtor® Jack Schoberg (DRE# 02078776)
This blog showcases original articles by California real estate agent Jack Schoberg on market trends, real estate investing, and other general California real estate insights. If you have any questions after reading one of our blog posts, or for any reason, please don’t hesitate to reach out to Jack directly.
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- SB-9 & ADUs: How Senate Bill 9 Increases Housing Through Lot Splits
SB-9: How Senate Bill 9 ADU Increases Aim to Solve Housing Supply Shortages through Lot Splits and ADUs California Senate Bill 9 (SB-9) is… - Should I Contact the Listing Agent Directly? What Buyers Need to Know
A listing agent’s primary responsibility is to their seller client. Their duty is to get the highest possible price and the most favorable terms for the seller. While they might act as a neutral party when working with an unrepresented buyer, their legal and ethical obligations remain with the seller. - Top 5 Neighborhoods in California for First-Time Homebuyers: 2026 Edition
Top 5 Neighborhoods in California for First-Time Homebuyers: 2026 Edition California real estate requires strategy. Affordability and growth matter most for first-time buyers. We… - New NAR Rules Set to Take Effect this August Raise Questions about the Future of California Real Estate Rebates
With the Pending NAR Suit Settlement, How Much Longer Will Jack Schoberg’s Long-Standing California Real Estate Rebates Be Available For Buyers? A settlement was… - County-by-County Guide to California Closing Costs for Buyers and Sellers
California Closing Costs: Responsibilities Broken Down by City and Transaction Side (Buyer or Seller) - What’s the Best Choice for Real Estate Buyer Representation in California?
Real Estate Agent – Jack Schoberg is Among the Top Choices for Real Estate Buyer Representation in California When it comes to purchasing real… - New Real Estate Financing Law Will Make It Easier to Purchase a Primary Residence w/ ADU
New ADU Law Makes For Easier Home Financing - September, 2023: Ventura, CA: Real Estate Market UpdateVentura Real Estate Market Data: Comprehensive Analysis and House Price Index for California – An In-Depth Look at Trends and Insights in the Ventura…
- How the Federal Reserve Impacts Mortgage Rates and Influences the Rate of Inflation
How the Federal Funds Rate Set by the Federal Reserve Affects Mortgage Interest Rates and Manipulates and Influences the Rate of Inflation - Proposition 19: Avoid Tax Bill Increases or Reassessments!
View a complete summary of California’s Proposition 19 (Prop 19) including the impact it has on inherited or gifted real estate and property tax assessments. - LA County Mortgage Relief is Being Offered with up to $30k for Landlords that have Unpaid Mortgage/Utility Bills Stemming from Covid Hardship
LA County Adds New Program for “Mom & Pop” Landlords Offering Up to $30k for Back Mortgage Payments and/or Utilities Stemming From Covid Hardship - Cash Back When You Buy, Plus 11 More Amazing Perks that Come With Hiring the Right Agent
Cash Back When You Buy, Plus 11 More Amazing Perks that Come With Hiring the Right Agent With Jack Schoberg’s buyer representation and commission… - New Bill Could Create Affordable Middle-Class Housing for Californians
New Bill Could Create Affordable Middle-Class Housing for Californians A new bipartisan bill could create more affordable housing for middle-class families across California. If… - Are Large-Format Porcelain Tile a Game-Changing Alternative to Natural Stone?
Are Large-Format Porcelain Tile a Game-Changing Alternative to Natural Stone? When it comes to designing luxurious spaces, natural stone like marble and granite have… - How to Defer Capital Gains Tax when Selling Real Estate
Jack Schoberg Real Estate Avoid Capital Gains Tax When Selling When selling your primary residence there are just a few considerations to remember to… - When Buying Real Estate in California, Not Partnering up with a Real Estate Agent that Offers Commission Rebates is One Costly Mistake You Don’t Want to Make.
If You Are Buying Real Estate In LA (Or Anywhere In California), You Could Be Leaving “Massive Savings” On The Table By Choosing Not… - COVID-19 Tenant Protections Expired March 31: What Renters Need to Know Now
LA County’s Emergency Tenant Protections Have Ended Beginning April 1st, 2023 Renters Must Resume Paying Rent as Usual or Risk Being Evicted We understand that navigating the changes and knowing what protections apply can be daunting so we are posting a PDF guide put together by LA County Dept. of Consumer and Business Affairs to help you understand what protections have expired and what protections will continue as of April 1. - 1.25% Cashback for California Real Estate Buyers
California Real Estate Buyers Can Get a Commission Rebate up to 1.25% of the Purchase Price – Paid at Close of Escrow! Commission rebates… - Demand Surges as California Mortgage Interest Rates Drop (cnbc.com)
January 2023 – Mortgage Interest Rates Decline, Demand Surges Check out this article from cnbc.com. Mortgage interest rates appear to have peaked in late… - Radon Risks: Most Homeowners Unaware that the Second Leading Cause of US Lung Cancer Deaths could be Present in their Own Home
Most Homeowners Unaware that 1 in 15 US Homes Contain Radon, the Second Leading Cause of Lung Cancer Deaths in the US The Importance… - Top California Home Buyer Resources in 2026
Top California Home Buyer Resources in 2026 Whether you are purchasing your primary residence or expanding a real estate portfolio, navigating the California market…
