CAR Market Matters

Talking Points … More home buyers are turning to social media in the home-buying process than ever, according to the CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS®’ (C.A.R.) “2014 Survey of California Home Buyers.” More than three-fourths of home buyers used social media in...

Monthly Message from CAR President Kevin Brown

Dear CAR Member, Last fall, I informed you that the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and the state Franchise Tax Board issued letters stating that California families who have sold their home in a short sale are not subject to either state or federal income tax on the...

CAR Market Matters

Talking Points … California home sales eased slightly in May as a shortage of homes and housing affordability concerns held back would-be home buyers, according to the CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® (C.A.R.). May marked the seventh straight month that sales were...