CAR Market Matters

Talking Points Even as rates were on the rise last week, mortgage application volume still managed to squeeze out a 0.6 percent increase on a seasonally adjusted basis, the Mortgage Bankers Association reports Wednesday. Total mortgage applications include those for...

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zipForm® Transaction Management Webinars from C.A.R.

The California Association of REALTORS® offers FREE training online for the Transaction Management software you use every day to close your deals. Here's what's coming this November: Sign of the Times: zipLogix Digital Ink® Friday, November 4, 2:00pm - 3:00pm Today's...

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A message from C.A.R. President Ziggy Zicarelli

Dear CAR Member, Just a couple of weeks ago, we wrapped up another successful CALIFORNIA REALTOR EXPO in Long Beach, where more than 8,000 of you took part in packed educational sessions and sold-out luncheons. Tech author David Pogue entertained us on Tuesday with...

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CAR Market Matters

Talking Points Interest rates fell in August to the lowest level recorded all year for millennials, which could mean expanded buying power for this segment. Ellie Mae said in its monthly Millennial Tracker report Wednesday that interest rates dipped to 3.763% in...

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NAR Weekly Newsletter

Check out the new NAR Weekly REALTOR Newsletter. Topics Include: Court Slams CFPB for Overreach on RESPA Referrals Sales & Marketing Tips Research & Stats

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New Laws Affecting California REALTORS®

This summary provides only a sampling of the more significant laws affecting REALTORS®. For a more complete list, please see our “2017 New Laws” posted at car.org. Laws Effective Immediately Team Name Advertising,  Broker’s License Number is Optional: As of August 30,...

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CAR Market Matters

Talking Points Privately-owned housing starts in August were at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 1,142,000, according to a report released by the U.S. Census Bureau and the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. This is 5.8 percent below the revised...

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