TRID: Many Myths, Some Reality

TRID: Many Myths, Some Reality

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...
Monthly Message from C.A.R. President Chris Kutzkey

Monthly Message from C.A.R. President Chris Kutzkey

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...
NAR Call to Action: Stop Patent Trolls

NAR Call to Action: Stop Patent Trolls

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...
CAR Market Matters

CAR Market Matters

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...
Housing Matters Blog

Housing Matters Blog

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...