REALTOR Scams: Still Happening in Tahoe
Renting on behalf of the owner or posing as the owner. The scam artist claims to be helping someone else rent the property. They might be sick, or overseas, or just too busy to do it themselves for whatever reason. Sometimes they will break in and change the locks to...
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CAR Monthly Message from President Don Faught
One of the benefits of your C.A.R. membership is C.A.R.’s lobbying efforts both at the state and federal levels. In late May, the Senate Appropriations Committee linked C.A.R.-sponsored bill SB 30, which provides tax relief to those who are selling a home in a short...
CAR Market Matters
Talking Points Real estate agents marketing a property for which they have obtained a listing generally will place that listing on the Multiple Listing Service (MLS). At times, however, listings are not placed into the MLS. These listings are commonly referred to as...
Health Insurance Changes for 2014
The health insurance delivery system is changing in 2014. Public and Private Exchanges are being created to provide a market for insurance options. Most REALTORS® will be required to have qualifying health insurance or pay a penalty. All insurance will be guaranteed...
CAR Members Receive New Benefits
Another potential money-saving is C.A.R.’s new Property Management and Investment Section, created exclusively for real estate professionals who own or manage single-family and/or small multi-family properties for investment purposes. Take advantage of the array of...
Customize Your zipForm® Account
Whether you use the free zipLogix Digital Ink® or subscribe to DocuSign®, you can set your e-signature settings to send C.A.R. Standard Forms directly from zipForm® to the e-signature solution of your choice. You don’t have to PDF the forms first. While inside of your...
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County Economic Profiles Subscriptions Available
County Economic Profiles (CEPs) are reports developed by C.A.R' s economics and research team. These reports are the only comprehensive single source of trends in the local economy and housing market available today. The Profiles are updated on a monthly basis and...
zipForm® Mobile Web Edition is Available
Access your transactions from a tablet or a smartphone whenever and wherever you are. zipForm® Mobile Web Edition lets you connect to important information contained in your zipForm® (online) account, making managing online transactions even easier. The mobile edition...