Internal Rate of Return Is the Only Honest Measure of After-Inflation Investment Performance

Inflation distorts every nominal measure of investment success.

SB-1123: How California Cities Implement Building Requirements as a Ministerial Subdivision Pathway

SB 1123 (effective 1 July 2025) builds on SB 684 by expanding ministerial, CEQA-exempt subdivision approvals to additional zones, supporting cities’ efforts to streamline Housing development.

SB-684 and SB-1123: Explained in Detail

California Senate Bill 684 (2023), effective 1 July 2024, is a major state Law aimed at addressing the Housing shortage by streamlining small-scale, for-sale Housing development through ministerial approval of certain subdivisions and related projects containing 10 or fewer parcels and 10 or fewer dwelling units.

The California Map Act and the Subdivision Map Act:

Understanding a Century of Land Use Evolution

SB-4: The Devil Called CEQA- The Three Words That Change Everything for Faith-Based Housing Developer Must Confront

Why SB-4’s “Not a Project” Status Gives Project Developers like Free Sacred Trinity Church a Stronger Hand

Playing “Spin Doctor” In Real Estate

(what it means, how it shows up, and how to spot it)

Playing “Spin Doctor” in Real Estate Lending

(What it is, how it shows up, and how to counter

Accredited vs Non- Accredited Investors (Federal and California):

Accreditation is about People or entities that meet income, net worth, or professional sophistication requirements and demonstrate their ability to manage risk and financial loss.

Private-Party Investors in Real Estate Lending: Technical Read

The Sophisticated Playbook for Trust Deeds, Mortgages, and Promissory Notes

Real Estate Lending: Understanding Private Party Investors In Trust Deeds - Quick Read

What Every Lender, Trust Deed Buyer, and Mortgage Investor Must Know

When the Lowest Rate Isn’t the Best Option:

A Borrower’s Guide to Bank Mortgages vs. Private Money

When Banks Say “No,” Private-Party Lending Can Say “Let’s Look Closer”

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SB-4 Enforcement Request Letter to the Attorney General’s Office.

SB-4 enforcement request letter templates aim to guide housing advocates, legal professionals, and community organizations in effectively requesting agency action to enforce housing laws and ensure project compliance.

SB-4: California Church Corporations and Nonprofit Low-Cost Housing Building Opportunities.

Are there legal remedies available to the church or nonprofit if a municipality refuses to cooperate and comply with state mandates?

Building Trades Vendors: Your Real Estate Deal Lives or Dies on Their Performance- Quick Read

The Hidden Infrastructure Behind Every Smooth Closing

Independent Foreclosure Trustees (Agents):

The Referee Who Executes the Real Property Foreclosure Procedure

Top 10 Real Property Inspection Triggers + Lender Responses (Private Lender Playbook)

“Every trigger gets a response: re-trade, reserve, repair-before-fund, or walk.” This approach helps lenders feel equipped and confident in handling property issues effectively.

Real Property Inspections & Condition Assessments:

Where Deals Get Delayed—and Liability Gets Real

Repairs and Construction Trades:

Relating to Real Estate Transactions: Deals Live or Die on Demands Related to Urgent Repairs: