CAR Market Matters

Talking Points … More home buyers are turning to social media in the home-buying process than ever, according to the CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS®’ (C.A.R.) “2014 Survey of California Home Buyers.” More than three-fourths of home buyers used social media in...

Monthly Message from CAR President Kevin Brown

Dear CAR Member, Last fall, I informed you that the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and the state Franchise Tax Board issued letters stating that California families who have sold their home in a short sale are not subject to either state or federal income tax on the...

CAR Market Matters

Talking Points … California home sales eased slightly in May as a shortage of homes and housing affordability concerns held back would-be home buyers, according to the CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® (C.A.R.). May marked the seventh straight month that sales were...

CAR Market Matters

Talking Points … Foreclosure activity across the United States dropped to an eight-year low in May as banks reclaimed fewer homes and foreclosure starts saw their lowest levels in years, according to a new report from RealtyTrac. While the report found that one in...

C.A.R. To Publish Names of Code of Ethics Violators

In an effort to make ethics violations and the disciplinary process more transparent, starting August 1, 2014, C.A.R. will be publishing the names – and the other information listed below – of members who are found in violation of the Code of Ethics. If a member is...