by Heather | Jan 9, 2020 | C.A.R., TSBOR, TSMLS
C.A.R. saves your sanity by keeping you updated on legislative news. The Association recently issued the following statement in response to the House passage of H.R. 5377, a bill that temporarily eliminates the cap on state and local tax (SALT) deductions for 2020 and...
by Heather | Jan 2, 2020 | C.A.R., Legal, TSBOR, TSMLS
Three-Year Investigation Shines Spotlight on Unequal Treatment and Steering by Real Estate Agents A three-year investigation uncovered rampant unequal treatment and steering of potential minority homebuyers by real estate agents on Long Island. The...
by Heather | Dec 30, 2019 | C.A.R., TSBOR, TSMLS
Dear CAR Member, As you may know, the state’s housing crisis continues to be the top issue California voters care about heading into next year’s election. The CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® is leading efforts to address California’s housing crisis at...
by Heather | Dec 26, 2019 | Legal, NAR, TSBOR
Last week, more than 500 REALTOR® Party leaders gathered in Austin, Texas, for the 2020 REALTOR® Party Training Conference. This conference was special for a number of reasons. While it was a great opportunity to connect and network, this annual conference is also an...
by Heather | Dec 18, 2019 | C.A.R., NAR, TSBOR, TSMLS
At its first-ever Real Estate Forecast Summit on Wednesday, the National Association of REALTORS® released a consensus forecast from 14 leading economists in the housing and finance industries, projecting continued but slowing growth in 2020....
by Heather | Dec 17, 2019 | C.A.R., NAR, TSBOR, TSMLS
Veterans may be eligible to buy larger homes in pricier communities—still without a down payment—starting next year. Those taking out Veteran Affairs–backed mortgages will find caps removed on what they can spend in 2020. The Blue Water Navy Veterans Act of...
