by Heather | Dec 9, 2014 | C.A.R., NAR, TSBOR, TSMLS
C.A.R. strongly urges all California REALTORS® to respond to NAR’s Call-for-Action in support of extending the federal income tax exemption on mortgage debt forgiven in a short sale or loan modification. C.A.R. sponsored legislation in 2011 and worked with the IRS and...
by Heather | Dec 8, 2014 | C.A.R., TSBOR, TSMLS
A recent survey found that 46 percent of consumers believe it is important that their current home or next home they purchase be equipped with smart home technology. The survey, conducted by ERA Real Estate and HGTV, also found that while consumers see the value in...
by Heather | Dec 5, 2014 | C.A.R., TSBOR, TSMLS
A new study by J.D. Power found that first-time home buyers report challenges with understanding the mortgage process and the options that are available to them. Among survey respondents purchasing a home, 58 percent are first-time home buyers. Lack of experience...
by Heather | Nov 20, 2014 | C.A.R., TSBOR
Date: Thursday, December 4, 2014 Time: 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM PST Register here, space is limited. The Annual Housing Market Survey offers a comprehensive look of the recent developments in the California housing market. In this webinar, C.A.R. Research and Economics...
by Heather | Nov 19, 2014 | C.A.R., Legal, TSBOR, TSMLS
Please take time to review the following new or revised Member Legal Q&As. The C.A.R. Legal Page is one of the most visited pages of the C.A.R. website and provides valuable legal information for your practice. Fictitious Business Names Q&A (revised October...
by Heather | Nov 18, 2014 | NAR, TSBOR
REALTOR® Party Allies Win Key Races Daily Real Estate News | Wednesday, November 05, 2014 “Real estate issues stand to be well represented in Congress over the next two years as REALTOR® Party-backed candidates on both sides of the aisle won closely watched...