NAR Judgement Q&A

In the case of Burnett v. NAR et al, on October 31, the jury found NAR and the co-defendants liable. The plaintiffs claimed real estate commission rates are too high, buyer brokers are being paid too much and that NAR rules and corporate defendants’ practices lead to...

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C.A.R.’s 2024 New Laws Chart

C.A.R.’s 2024 New Laws chart, featuring laws that will most affect real estate agents, is now available. Among these are three disclosure laws, including the C.A.R.-sponsored Assembly Bill 1280 that will change up the information that is presented on the Natural...

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Never Lose a Client or Referral Again

Success in 2024 requires action now.  With real estate sales volumes low, you need smart strategies to ensure you never lose a client or referral again.  The market forecast for 2024 is looking grim but there are always homeowners who need to buy and sell....

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HUD Announces Changes to FHA Financing

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) announced it would expand access to FHA financing for homes with or that plan to have accessory dwelling units (ADUs). Beginning immediately: • Homebuyers will be able to use 75% of an existing ADUs rental...

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Governor Newsom Signs C.A.R.-Sponsored Legislation

Governor Gavin Newsom has signed C.A.R.-sponsored legislation, AB 225 (Grayson), which will update the state’s Residential Environmental Hazards Booklet to include information on wildfires and other hazards. Risks associated with wildfires, climate change, and sea...

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Governor Newsom Signs AB 255

Governor Gavin Newsom has signed C.A.R.-sponsored legislation to update the state’s Residential Environmental Hazards Booklet to include information on wildfires and other hazards. Risks associated with wildfires, climate change, and sea level rise have increased over...

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