
New California Bureau of Real Estate Now Has Teeth!
Commercial real estate has always been the “red-headed stepchild” of the California Bureau (formerly Department) of Real Estate. In years past most of their oversight was focused on two areas, residential real estate and mortgage brokers. Why? Because protecting general consumers was their primary focus. Complaints to the Bureau typically came from individuals who felt they were wronged by a deceitful residential agent or that their funds were misappropriated by a mortgage le