Legislative Update

In the month of February, the Legislature has concluded with bill introductions for the second half of the 2019-2020 legislative session.  AB 1484 (Grayson), C.A.R.’s sponsored legislation on the mitigation of development fees, is pending committee assignment in...

Tips for Homeowners in Wildfire Zones

On December 5, 2019, California Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara issued a mandatory one-year moratorium on insurance companies declining to renew policyholders in wildfire disaster zones.   Between now and December 5, 2020, homeowners insurance carriers cannot...

A Message from C.A.R. President Jeanne Radsick

Dear CAR Member, California’s housing and homelessness crises were the main themes of Gov. Gavin Newsom’s State of the State address this week. He noted that massively increasing housing production is the only way out of the vicious cycle of not building enough...

Homes with Spruced-up Outsides Sell at Premium

Source: The Real Deal Keeping lawns freshly cut and outdoor spaces in tip-top shape could result in greater rewards for sellers. A new analysis of Google Street View and data from nearly 90,000 home sales found that, on average, a property with strong curb appeal...