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 23, 2019 | C.A.R., Legal, TSMLS
The California Consumer Privacy Act (“CCPA”), which goes into effect on January 1, imposes certain obligations on “3rd party” companies that are otherwise exempt from the law. This would include many brokers, regardless of their size or data use, if they have...
by Heather | Dec 19, 2019 | C.A.R., TSMLS
iBuyers are a growing part of the real estate market!. Selling homes in regions where iBuyers are most active can bring different challenges. Do you know how to talk to clients who are considering this option? Are you familiar with instant offer platforms? Maybe...
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...