CAR Market Matters
Talking Points … Most lenders require borrowers to pay private mortgage insurance (PMI) on mortgages in which borrowers make a down payment of less than 20 percent. PMI is designed to protect the lender in case the borrower defaults. Once a borrower has made enough...
CAR Market Matters
Talking Points Many home buyers think that real estate auctions are the best way to get a good deal on a home. While there are certainly deals to be had, auctions also can be dangerous for buyers. Buyers planning to attend an auction are advised to do their homework...
New Homeowner Protections Went Into Effect January 1st
The start of the new year brought more protections to California homeowners, mainly those who are trying to save their properties from being repossessed. The Homeowner Bill of Rights, signed by Gov. Jerry Brown in 2012, is a set of new laws that puts the onus on banks...
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CAR Market Matters
Talking Points … Most lenders require borrowers to pay private mortgage insurance (PMI) on mortgages in which borrowers make a down payment of less than 20 percent. PMI is designed to protect the lender in case the borrower defaults. Once a borrower has made enough...
CAR Offers 12 Free Hours CE Courses
As a direct result of CAR member feedback, beginning in the new year, CAR will provide 12 free hours of online continuing education (CE) courses as part of the membership dues. That’s right – free online CE courses to use toward renewing your real estate license....
REALTOR of the Year & Affiliate of the Year Awarded at Installation Dinner
Congratulations to Brett Williams, from Agate Bay Realty who was presented with the REALTOR of the Year Award and Katie Rice, from Rice-Conway RPM Mortgage who was given the Affiliate of the Year Award at the Annual Installation and Awards Dinner held on December 6th....
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5 Ways to Use RPR to Impress Buyers
In all real estate transactions, there are two sides: a seller and a buyer. In our article, “5 Reasons to use an RPR® Report at your next Listing Presentation,” we showed you how RPR can help you secure that next listing. But that’s only half the story. RPR can...
Free Webinar on Benefits of FHS-Insured Mortgage
On Thursday, January 10th at 10a, CAR will present its next FHA webinar where attendees will learn about the benefits of working with a client with an FHA-insured mortgage. A HUD Outreach and Marketing Specialist will talk about the advantages as well as dispel common...