New Sample Forms Book is Available
The May 2015 Sample Forms Book contains a current sample copy of every C.A.R. Standard Form, including the four newly released forms from April 2015 and the latest copy of the RPA form. This handy book also includes a detailed quick reference guide describing each...
NAR Call for Action: Protect Realtors from Patent Troll Abuse
The U.S. House of Representatives is scheduled to vote on H.R. 9 - The Innovation Act of 2015 which will take vital steps to protect the real estate industry from frivolous lawsuits brought by patent trolls. It is critical that you urge your Member of Congress to...
CAR RealLegal Update
ENTITIES AND ELECTRONIC SIGNATURES; CFPB DELAYS NEW LOAN DISCLOSURES; U.S. SUPREME COURT ENDS CHAPTER 7 LIEN STRIPPING AND UPHOLDS DISPARATE IMPACT CLAIMS IN FAIR HOUSING LAW; LEGAL LIVE WEBINAR: ARBITRATION OF REAL ESTATE DISPUTES; EVERYDAY ETHICS WEBINAR: CODE OF...
Helping Home Buyers with Water Conservation
Water is at a premium throughout drought-stricken California, and home buyers will no longer be able to “go with the flow” as residents are tasked with conserving more. Typical U.S. households use approximately 260 gallons of water every day, according to the...
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CAR Market Matters
Talking Points … Contract signings to buy a home rose for the fifth straight month in May to the highest level in more than nine years, according to the National Association of REALTORS®. Pending home sales climbed 0.9 percent to 112.6 last month, the best pace since...
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RPAC: Your Best Investment in Real Estate
Since 1969, the REALTORS® Political Action Committee (RPAC) has promoted the election of pro-REALTOR® candidates across the United States. The purpose of RPAC is clear: REALTORS® raise and spend money to elect candidates who understand and support their interests. The...
CAR Market Matters
Talking Points … Freddie Mac released its updated Multi-Indicator Market Index (MiMi) showing the U.S. housing market continuing to stabilize with the strongest markets realizing the greatest benefits from a spring home-buying season in full swing. The national MiMi...
FAA Develops Rules Regarding Drones
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is in the process of developing rules governing the commercial use of drones that would integrate drones into the national airspace, while ensuring safety, privacy and national security. There may be some allowances for...