# Blog
- Link: https://jackschobergrealestate.com/realestateblog/
- Published: 2021-11-01T14:21:51-07:00
- Author: Jack Schoberg
## Welcome to the California Real Estate Blog
### by: Licensed Agent/Realtor® Jack Schoberg (󠀁[DRE# 02078776](https://www2.dre.ca.gov/publicasp/pplinfo.asp?start=1)󠁿)
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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](https://jackschobergrealestate.com/privacy-policy/), please don’t hesitate
to [reach out to Jack](https://jackschobergrealestate.com/real-estate-agent-contact-info/)
directly.
Enjoy! * [⌊SB-9 & ADUs: How Senate Bill 9 Increases Housing Through Lot Splits⌉⌊SB-9 & ADUs: How Senate Bill 9 Increases Housing Through Lot Splits⌉[ * [SB-9 & ADUs: How Senate Bill 9 Increases Housing Through Lot Splits](https://jackschobergrealestate.com/sb-9-adus-how-senate-bill-9-increases-housing-through-lot-splits/) * by Jack Schoberg * July 17, 2026 * 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⌉⌊Should I Contact the Listing Agent Directly? What Buyers Need to Know⌉[ * [Should I Contact the Listing Agent Directly? What Buyers Need to Know](https://jackschobergrealestate.com/should-i-contact-listing-agent-directly/) * by Jack Schoberg * May 29, 2025 * 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⌉⌊Top 5 Neighborhoods in California for First time Homebuyers⌉[ * [Top 5 Neighborhoods in California for First-Time Homebuyers: 2026 Edition](https://jackschobergrealestate.com/neighborhoods-in-california-for-first-time-buyers/) * by Jack Schoberg * November 3, 2024 * 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… * [⌊California Real Estate Rebate⌉⌊California Real Estate Rebate⌉[ * [New NAR Rules Set to Take Effect this August Raise Questions about the Future of California Real Estate Rebates](https://jackschobergrealestate.com/california-real-estate-rebates-unclear/) * by Jack Schoberg * July 29, 2024 * 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… * [⌊California Closing Costs by County for Real Estate Home Buyers and Sellers⌉⌊ California Closing Costs by County for Real Estate Home Buyers and Sellers⌉[ * [County-by-County Guide to California Closing Costs for Buyers and Sellers](https://jackschobergrealestate.com/county-by-county-guide-to-closing-costs-for-california-buyers-and-sellers/) * by Jack Schoberg * March 4, 2024 * California Closing Costs: Responsibilities Broken Down by City and Transaction Side (Buyer or Seller) * [⌊California Real Estate Agents Best Choice⌉⌊California Real Estate Agents Best Choice⌉[ * [What’s the Best Choice for Real Estate Buyer Representation in California?](https://jackschobergrealestate.com/real-estate-buyer-representation/) * by Jack Schoberg * February 1, 2024 * Real Estate Agent – Jack Schoberg is Among the Top Choices for Real Estate Buyer Representation in California When it comes to purchasing real… * [⌊New ADU Law Makes For Easier Home Financing⌉⌊New ADU Law Makes For Easier Home Financing⌉[ * [New Real Estate Financing Law Will Make It Easier to Purchase a Primary Residence w/ ADU](https://jackschobergrealestate.com/new-financing-law-will-make-it-easier-to-purchase-a-primary-residence-adu-combo/) * by Jack Schoberg * November 6, 2023 * New ADU Law Makes For Easier Home Financing * [September, 2023: Ventura, CA: Real Estate Market Update](https://jackschobergrealestate.com/ventura-real-estate-market-data/) * by Jack Schoberg * October 31, 2023 * Looking for current numbers? See the live California Market Reports for today’s prices, inventory and days on market. Ventura Real Estate Market Data: Comprehensive… * [⌊How the Federal Funds Rate Set by the Federal Reserve Affects Mortgage Interest Rates and Manipulates 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⌉[ * [How the Federal Reserve Impacts Mortgage Rates and Influences the Rate of Inflation](https://jackschobergrealestate.com/how-the-federal-reserve-uses-mortgage-interest-rates-to-manipulate-and-influence-inflation/) * by Jack Schoberg * August 25, 2023 * How the Federal Funds Rate Set by the Federal Reserve Affects Mortgage Interest Rates and Manipulates and Influences the Rate of Inflation * [⌊Proposition 19 Complete Summary⌉⌊Proposition 19 Complete Summary⌉[ * [Proposition 19: Avoid Tax Bill Increases or Reassessments!](https://jackschobergrealestate.com/the-complete-summary-of-proposition-19/) * by Jack Schoberg * August 2, 2023 * 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. * [⌊Landlord Mortgage Relief⌉⌊Landlord Mortgage Relief⌉[ * [LA County Mortgage Relief is Being Offered with up to $30k for Landlords that have Unpaid Mortgage/Utility Bills Stemming from Covid Hardship](https://jackschobergrealestate.com/la-county-adds-new-program-for-mom-pop-landlords-that-provides-up-to-30k-for-back-mortgage-payments-and-or-unpaid-utilities-stemming-from-covid-hardship/) * by Jack Schoberg * July 19, 2023 * LA County Adds New Program for “Mom & Pop” Landlords Offering Up to $30k for Back Mortgage Payments and/or Utilities Stemming From Covid Hardship * [⌊Westlake Village, CA Real Estate Agent⌉⌊Westlake Village, CA Real Estate Agent⌉[ * [Cash Back When You Buy, Plus 11 More Amazing Perks that Come With Hiring the Right Agent](https://jackschobergrealestate.com/cash-back-when-you-buy/) * by Jack Schoberg * July 6, 2023 * 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 Proposes Affordable Housing for California Middle Class⌉⌊New Bill Proposes Affordable Housing for California Middle Class⌉[ * [New Bill Could Create Affordable Middle-Class Housing for Californians](https://jackschobergrealestate.com/new-bill-could-create-affordable-middle-class-housing-for-californians/) * by Jack Schoberg * July 5, 2023 * 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… * [⌊Large-Format Porcelain Tile: A Game-Changing Alternative to Natural Stone⌉⌊ Large-Format Porcelain Tile: A Game-Changing Alternative to Natural Stone⌉[ * [Are Large-Format Porcelain Tile a Game-Changing Alternative to Natural Stone?](https://jackschobergrealestate.com/find-out-why-large-format-porcelain-is-one-trend-in-flooring-countertops-and-wall-coverings-that-we-are-fully-onboard-with/) * by Jack Schoberg * June 30, 2023 * 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… * [⌊Westlake Village, CA Real Estate Agent⌉⌊Westlake Village, CA Real Estate Agent⌉[ * [How to Defer Capital Gains Tax when Selling Real Estate](https://jackschobergrealestate.com/how-to-avoid-or-defer-capital-gains-tax-when-selling-real-estate/) * by Jack Schoberg * June 27, 2023 * Jack Schoberg Real Estate Avoid Capital Gains Tax When Selling When selling your primary residence there are just a few considerations to remember to… * [⌊Get 50% Agent Commission Rebates w?Jack Schoberg⌉⌊Get 50% Agent Commission Rebates w?Jack Schoberg⌉[ * [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.](https://jackschobergrealestate.com/receive-a-commission-rebate-in-la/) * by Jack Schoberg * May 9, 2023 * If You Are Buying Real Estate In LA (Or Anywhere In California), You Could Be Leaving “Massive Savings” On The Table By Choosing Not… * [⌊LA County COVID-19 tenant protections ended⌉⌊LA County COVID-19 tenant protections ended⌉[ * [COVID-19 Tenant Protections Expired March 31: What Renters Need to Know Now](https://jackschobergrealestate.com/covid-19-tenant-protections-expired-march-31-what-renters-need-to-know-now/) * by Jack Schoberg * April 7, 2023 * 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. * [⌊California buyer agent commission rebate⌉⌊California buyer agent commission rebate⌉[ * [1.25% Cashback for California Real Estate Buyers](https://jackschobergrealestate.com/california-real-estate-commision-rebate/) * by Jack Schoberg * March 18, 2023 * California Real Estate Buyers Can Get a Commission Rebate up to 1.25% of the Purchase Price – Paid at Close of Escrow! Commission rebates… * [⌊JSRE⌉⌊JSRE⌉[ * [Demand Surges as California Mortgage Interest Rates Drop (cnbc.com)](https://jackschobergrealestate.com/mortgage-demand-jumps-as-interest-rates-drop-to-lowest-in-months-cnbc-com/) * by Jack Schoberg * January 19, 2023 * 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 Home⌉⌊Radon Risks: Most Homeowners Unaware that the Second Leading Cause of US Lung Cancer Deaths could be Present in their Home⌉[ * [Radon Risks: Most Homeowners Unaware that the Second Leading Cause of US Lung Cancer Deaths could be Present in their Own Home](https://jackschobergrealestate.com/most-homeowners-are-unaware-of-the-risk-radon-has-on-indoor-air-quality-yet-its-the-second-leading-cause-of-lung-cancer-in-america/) * by Jack Schoberg * January 4, 2023 * 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 Resources for California Home Buyers in 2026⌉⌊Top Resources for California Home Buyers in 2026⌉[ * [Top California Home Buyer Resources in 2026](https://jackschobergrealestate.com/top-30-best-resource-links-for-home-buyers-from-the-aba/) * by Jack Schoberg * October 7, 2022 * Top California Home Buyer Resources in 2026 Whether you are purchasing your primary residence or expanding a real estate portfolio, navigating the California market…
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