CAR Standard Forms Update

Statutory Update to the LR form.  Just a reminder, the Residential Lease or Month-to-Month Rental Agreement form was updated December 13, 2013 to comply with a new law regarding the maintenance of smoke detectors which took effect on January 1, 2014. Please make sure...

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Top 10 Ways to Make the Most of Your zipFORM® Account

At the heart of every California REALTORS®’ transaction is zipForm®. This versatile program offers flexibility of use both in the office and on the go, online or offline. 2014 offers new benefits for zipForm®, and many ways you can customize your account to fit your...

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CAR Market Matters

Talking Points … According to the CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® (C.A.R.), seasonal factors, combined with shrinking housing affordability, cooled California pending home sales from both the previous month and year in November. C.A.R.’s Pending Home Sales Index...

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CAR Market Matters

Talking Points … According to Realtor.com’s predictions for the national housing market in the new year, the market will see a rise in inventory to bring it in line with more normal levels. The beginning of 2013 was in many ways characterized as the “year of low...

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Letter from CAR President, Kevin Brown

December 2013 Dear CAR Member, This year is ending on a high note with some very good news for REALTORS® and California homeowners and home buyers as I informed you earlier.  Good news bears repeating, so let me recap the good news again. Late last month, the Federal...

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CAR Market Matters

Talking Points … According to the CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® (C.A.R.), an increase in home prices, coupled with higher interest rates, put downward pressure on housing affordability and led to the fourth straight month of sales declines in November. The...

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