112 - Conózcalo. Protéjalo. Un Vistazo a Los Derechos de Vivienda Justa
Nos reunimos con el Departamento de Derechos Civiles de California (CRD, por sus siglas en inglés) durante el Mes Nacional de la Vivienda Justa para hablar sobre todo lo relacionado con la vivienda justa, en particular de lo importante que es que conozcas tus como consumidor de bienes inmuebles. Ya seas un posible comprador de vivienda o un inquilino que busca una propiedad para rentar, debes saber que tienes derecho a recibir un trato justo y equitativo. Y si consideras que se han violentado tus derechos civiles en materia de vivienda justa, infórmate sobre cómo puedes denunciar esta situación. Presta atención a los consejos y la importante labor que se está llevando a cabo en torno a la vivienda justa.
Los temas tratados incluyen:
Las leyes de vivienda justa de California
Cómo puede manifestarse una conducta discriminatoria en materia de vivienda
Cómo denunciar conductas ilegales al Departamento de Derechos Civiles de California
Prácticas prohibidas de la Ley de Bienes Inmuebles de California en relación con la vivienda justa
Nuestra invitada para este episodio:
Erin Glenn, Directora de Alcance y Educación del Departamento de Derechos Civiles de California - Los Ángeles, California
Sitio web del Departamento de Derechos Civiles: https://calcivilrights.ca.gov/
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112 - Know It. Protect It. A Look at Fair Housing Rights
In this episode, we sit down with California Civil Rights Department (CRD) during National Fair Housing Month to talk all things fair housing, in particular how important it is to know your rights as a consumer of real estate. Whether you’re a prospective homebuyer or tenant looking for a property to rent, know that you have the right to be treated fairly and just. And if you believe your fair housing civil rights have been violated, learn how you can report the activity. Listen in as we explore tips and important work happening around fair housing.
Topics covered include:
California fair housing laws
What can discriminatory behavior in housing can look like
How to report prohibited behavior to the California Civil Rights Department
California Real Estate Law prohibited practices as it relates to fair housing
Our Guest for this episode:
Christina Teixeira, California Civil Rights Department, Executive Programs Outreach and Education Attorney - Sacramento, California
Civil Rights Department website: https://calcivilrights.ca.gov/
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111 - Don't Panic: Audits Can be Helpful
Listen in to learn all about the California Department of Real Estate audits and how they protect consumers.
In this episode, listeners will learn about the DRE audit process, when and why the Department conducts audits, and some of the more interesting and common findings uncovered. Also discussed are consumer protection tips around working with real estate salespersons and brokers.
Topics covered include:
Overview of Department of Real Estate audits
DRE audits process
Common violations found in DRE audits
Consumer resources and tips when working with a real estate salesperson or broker
Our Guest for this episode:
Mike Rivera, DRE Assistant Commissioner of Audits – Sacramento, California
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110 - Tratos Deshonestos
Jueves, 2 de mayo de 2024
Fecha del episodio: jueves, 2 de mayo de 2024
Únanse al Departamento de Bienes Raíces (DRE) de California para conocer una historia real sobre estafa y fraude inmobiliarios, así como consejos para la protección del consumidor. En este episodio: Tratos deshonestos, les contamos un caso lleno de engaño y malas acciones premeditadas que ocurrió en el sur de California en un periodo de dos años. Justo cuando los posibles compradores de viviendas pensaron que sus depósitos de arras estaban en buenas manos y asegurarían la compra de una vivienda, comenzaron a darse cuenta de que algo no andaba bien. Nos acompaña una investigadora especial del Departamento de Bienes Raíces quien nos contará la historia de cómo una agente inmobiliaria estafó a más de cien compradores de viviendas confiados, compartirá información sobre las investigaciones del Departamento y consejos con respecto a cómo los consumidores se pueden proteger durante las transacciones inmobiliarias.
Se cubrirán los siguientes temas:
Depósitos en garantías controlados por agentes inmobiliarios
Depósitos de arras
Consejos y avisos importantes sobre el proceso de compra de vivienda
Cómo presentar una queja ante el Departamento de Bienes Raíces de California
Nuestra invitada para este episodio: Veronica Kilpatrick, Gerente de distrito/Investigadora especial supervisora II de DRE - San Diego
Se recomienda la discreción del oyente: Este episodio del pódcast incluye ejemplos reales y algunos términos específicos de un caso anterior de ejecución de bienes raíces que involucra fraude. Para leer el expediente completo del caso de ejecución, visite: https://tinyurl.com/4h2vepfj
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110 - Dishonest Dealings
Episode Date: Friday, April 12, 2024
Join us, the California Department of Real Estate, for a true story of real estate fraud and deception, along with consumer protection tips. In this episode, Dishonest Dealings, we take you through a case full of misrepresentation and calculated wrongdoings that took place in Southern California across two years. Just when prospective homebuyers thought their security earnest money deposits were in safe hands and would secure a purchase of a home – they began to realize something was not right . We sit down with a Department of Real Estate special investigator who will tell us the story of how one realtor defrauded more than one hundred unsuspecting homebuyers, share insight into the Department’s investigations, and provide tips on how consumers can protect themselves during real estate transactions.
Topics covered include:
Broker controlled escrows
Earnest money deposits
Important tips and reminders about the homebuying process
How to file a complaint with the California Department of Real Estate
Our guest for this episode: Veronica Kilpatrick, DRE District Manager/Supervising Special Investigator II - San Diego
Listener Discretion Advised: This podcast episode includes real examples and some case-specific language of a past real estate enforcement case involving fraud. To read the full enforcement case file, visit: https://www2.dre.ca.gov/hearingfiles/H41332LA_200203_P.pdf.
Whether you’re a young professional looking to invest in your future, a couple ready to settle down and start a family, or someone starting a new chapter in your life, buying a home is a significant milestone. But, it can also be an overwhelming and complex process. That’s why the Department of Real Estate has created this podcast, First Home California – to provide you with knowledge and insights.
Our goal is to help you get to a place where you know what to expect during the homebuying process, and to help you make sure you’re ready to make informed decisions about what will likely be the biggest purchase of your life. Each episode will focus on a specific part of the homebuying process and provide consumer protection tips.
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