by Heather | Sep 8, 2015 | C.A.R., Legal, TSBOR, TSMLS
It’s no surprise that a system of rules as complex as TRID (the TILA-RESPA Integrated Disclosure) would lead to confusion. Rumors and myths abound and some have even used the word “hysteria” as the implementation date rapidly approaches. While it will take some time...
by Heather | Sep 3, 2015 | C.A.R., TSBOR, TSMLS
Dear CAR Member, Over the past few months, I’ve informed you of the Consumer Finance Protection Bureau’s (CFPB) Know Before You Owe or TILA-RESPA integrated disclosure rule. CFPB has issued a final rule, making the effective date Saturday, Oct. 3, 2015. While the CFPB...
by Heather | Sep 2, 2015 | C.A.R., TSBOR, TSMLS
by Heather | Sep 1, 2015 | NAR, TSBOR, TSMLS
NAR has been emailing members over the last several weeks asking that they contact your member of Congress to stop frivolous lawsuits against the real estate industry. Here’s why: A little over a year ago, J.B. Goodwin, a Texas broker/owner who has been in business...
by Heather | Aug 31, 2015 | C.A.R., TSBOR, TSMLS
Talking Points … The S&P/Case-Shiller Home Price Index, covering the entire nation, rose 4.5 percent in the 12 months ended in June, slightly greater than a 4.4 percent increase in May. The 10-city index saw a slightly lower gain of 4.6 percent from a year...
by Heather | Aug 25, 2015 | C.A.R., TSBOR, TSMLS
Research and Economics shares the most up-to-date information about the California’s housing market in our blog. We also give insights on the general economic conditions and how the overall picture affects the real estate industry and its consumers. The latest...