Survey: Consumers Value Smart Technology in Homes
A recent survey found that 46 percent of consumers believe it is important that their current home or next home they purchase be equipped with smart home technology. The survey, conducted by ERA Real Estate and HGTV, also found that while consumers see the value in...
Paragon Webinars are Back!
Every Tuesday at 1p CT, Paragon offers brief and focused webinars with interactive training on various Paragon topics. Click here to view the calendar and register
Study Finds Lenders Fall Short With First-time Buyers
A new study by J.D. Power found that first-time home buyers report challenges with understanding the mortgage process and the options that are available to them. Among survey respondents purchasing a home, 58 percent are first-time home buyers. Lack of experience...
Monthly Message from C.A.R. President Chris Kutzkey
Dear Member, I’m very excited to begin my term as your 2015 C.A.R. President. First, I’d like to thank our outgoing president, Kevin Brown, for serving this organization so well over the past year. I know he put in many miles traveling around the state to meet as...
Upcoming Webinar: “2014 Annual Housing Market Survey- An Overview of the California Housing Market”
Date: Thursday, December 4, 2014 Time: 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM PST Register here, space is limited. The Annual Housing Market Survey offers a comprehensive look of the recent developments in the California housing market. In this webinar, C.A.R. Research and Economics...
The Following Member Legal Q&As Are Either New or Revised
Please take time to review the following new or revised Member Legal Q&As. The C.A.R. Legal Page is one of the most visited pages of the C.A.R. website and provides valuable legal information for your practice. Fictitious Business Names Q&A (revised October...
NAR Weekly Newsletter
REALTOR® Party Allies Win Key Races Daily Real Estate News | Wednesday, November 05, 2014 "Real estate issues stand to be well represented in Congress over the next two years as REALTOR® Party-backed candidates on both sides of the aisle won closely watched races in...
CAR Market Matters
Talking Points … Mortgage applications dropped again this week, falling 2.6 percent from one week earlier, according to data from the Mortgage Bankers Association’s Weekly Mortgage Applications Survey for the week ending October 31, 2014). The Market Composite Index,...
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Top 10 CAR Member Benefits
Thanksgiving is around the corner, and the weather is getting colder. Don’t let your business cool off during the holiday season. Take advantage of the many free and discounted benefits available to you as a C.A.R. member. Here are 10 member benefits to ignite your...