California Real Estate Law Changes 2026
California real estate just changed — and most buyers, sellers, and investors have no idea. In this video, Markets Move America breaks down every major California real estate law that took effect in 2026, fully fact-checked and verified with official sources. In this video we cover: ✅ AB 2992 — Why your agent must now sign a contract BEFORE showing you a single home ✅ AB 723 — Why AI-altered and virtually staged listing photos must now be disclosed by law ✅ AB 455 — Why sellers must now disclose smoking and vaping history on every Transfer Disclosure Statement ✅ Gas Appliance Disclosure — What sellers must now tell buyers about future gas appliance restrictions ✅ FinCEN Residential Real Estate Rule — Why the federal government is now watching ALL cash real estate purchases made by LLCs and trusts (effective March 1, 2026) ✅ AB 130 — Why HOA fines are now capped by law ✅ SB 410 — Why balcony inspection reports must now be included in every HOA disclosure package Whether you are a first-time homebuyer in California, a seasoned real estate investor, or a seller getting ready to list — these laws affect your next transaction right now. We cite every law by bill number so you can verify everything yourself. Sources used in this video: — California Legislature (AB 2992, AB 723, AB 455, AB 130, SB 410) — California Department of Real Estate (DRE) — California Association of Realtors (CAR) 2026 New Laws Guide — U.S. Treasury Department / FinCEN Residential Real Estate Reporting Rule — Lewis Brisbois Bisgaard & Smith LLP Legal Alert — Brownstein Law, Mashian Law Group, Tyler Law LLP — Pasadena-Foothills Realtors, San Diego MLS, Consumer's Title Company 🔔 Subscribe to Markets Move America for weekly real estate breakdowns covering every state in America — including market trends, housing policy, governor decisions, and what it all means for your money. #CaliforniaRealEstate #RealEstate2026 #CaliforniaHousing #RealEstateNews #HousingMarket2026 #CaliforniaNews #RealEstateLaws #Homebuying2026
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