by Heather | Jul 17, 2012 | C.A.R., TSBOR
Beginning in May, C.A.R. embarked on a multifaceted campaign to educate consumers about the growing trend in mortgage modification fraud. A nonprofit housing agency recently reported that attempts to scam struggling homeowners have climbed nearly 60 percent nationwide...
by Heather | Jul 12, 2012 | C.A.R., TSBOR, TSMLS
All eyes in the nation now turn to California as Governor Jerry Brown signed into law today the Homeowner Bill of Rights to help struggling Californians keep their homes. This law aims to avoid foreclosure where possible to help stabilize California’s housing...
by Heather | Jun 21, 2012 | C.A.R., TSBOR, TSMLS
Talking Points A surprising number of homeowners are bucking the notion that good fences make good neighbors and taking down the fences in favor of bigger gardens and more space to entertain. While some homeowners are turning previously neglected corners into shared...
by Heather | Jun 19, 2012 | C.A.R., TSBOR, TSMLS
The housing market is warming up in many areas, with multiple offers becoming more commonplace. Buyers who want an advantage in the bidding process will need more than a mortgage prequalification – they will need a preapproval. Making sense of the story The...
by Heather | Jun 18, 2012 | C.A.R.
Talking Points The CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® (C.A.R.) and district attorneys throughout the state have joined together to warn consumers about the increase in mortgage fraud and foreclosure and short sale scams. C.A.R. also has created a special section on...
