by Heather | Jan 23, 2020 | Legal, TSBOR, TSMLS
Real estate agents often become the go-to for all the advice their clients need during the house-hunting process. Some become more like therapists than salespeople, with buyers especially, but renters too, needing immense support through the understandably stressful...
by Heather | Jan 13, 2020 | C.A.R., Legal, TSBOR, TSMLS
The CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® (C.A.R.) has issued the following statement on Sen. Scott Wiener’s Senate Bill 50, which would help address the state’s urgent housing shortage and affordability crisis: “The California Association of...
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...
