Make Sure New Homeowners Are Registered to Vote

Often when we hear about voting, the public discussion focuses on Election Day (or days in the case of early and absentee voting). However, an important component of the voting process occurs before the actual act of voting—voter registration. The requirement of...

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Statewide Eviction Moratorium to End

On September 30, the statewide eviction moratorium under the COVID-19 Tenant Relief Act (CTRA) is due to end. However, the law will not simply return to its pre-pandemic form. Instead, a new law, the COVID-19 Rental Housing Recovery Act, will take its place. Here are...

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California Coronavirus Weekly Update

Welcome to the 80th issue of the California Coronavirus Weekly Recap newsletter.   ​​​​​​In This Issue: The Economy & Your Finances: U.S. jobless claims rose due to Hurricane Ida but California claims dropped; California labor market grows; Federal...

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Hispanic Heritage Month for REALTORS

As you may know, Hispanic Hispanic Heritage Month started September 15th and lasts until October 15th. This month, CAR recognizes the contributions, influence and impact Latinx and Hispanic Americans have had on our country's history, culture and milestones....

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California Coronavirus Weekly Update

Welcome to the 79th issue of the California Coronavirus Weekly Recap newsletter.   ​​​​​​In This Issue: The Economy & Your Finances: State relief grant program extended; CA eviction moratorium continues until Oct. 1; U.S. and CA jobless claims drop...

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Eastern Placer County Short Term Rental Update

Here is an overview of what is exempt from the moratorium as confirmed by Placer County:  1)    Anyone who had a STR permit in 2020 and didn’t renew for whatever reason can get a STR permit for the 2021 permit cycle 2)    Anyone who...

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Two-Hour Down Payment Virtual Class For REALTORS®

First-time buyers are facing an unprecedented real estate market. Be the agent that provides them with all the tools and resources to make the best decision for their situation.  The hurdles to homeownership are well known: supply, down payment assistance and...

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Legislative Update

Last week C.A.R. sponsored bill AB 491 (Ward), which would eliminate discrimination in mixed-income multifamily housing, passed out of the Legislature and is now on the Governor’s Desk awaiting Governor Newsom’s signature. We are also pleased to announce that...

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California Coronavirus Weekly Update

Welcome to the 78th issue of the California Coronavirus Weekly Recap newsletter.   ​​​​​​In This Issue: The Economy & Your Finances: PUA ended Sept. 4; state stimulus checks go out; jobless claims lower The Market & Industry: Surprisingly...

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