December Charity Pledge Drive
The TSBOR Foundation for Charitable Activities will be holding a pledge drive throughout the month of December. Unfortunately in tough economic times charitable giving to well-deserving non-profit organizations tends to decrease. Over the past ten years, the TSBOR...
What is Variable Rate Commission?
Simply stated, the seller will pay a different commission if the property is sold by the listing broker. The listing agent must disclose this when entering the listing into the MLS by selecting Y on item (49) VAR RATE Y/N. Please see the rule below for the full...
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CAR Market Matters
Talking Points The Federal Housing Administration (FHA), which insures loans for borrowers with low down payments, announced last week that it will exhaust its capital reserves and face a deficit of $13.5 billion, leaving some to wonder how this will impact borrowers...
C.A.R. Legal Webinar on Standard Forms
Get a handle on over 40 new and newly revised C.A.R. forms! You are invited to attend a free, interactive legal webinar on December 3 on C.A.R.'s standard forms release. From 1 to 2 p.m., C.A.R. veteran attorneys Neil Kalin and Howard Fallman will present the standard...
Annual Installation and Awards Dinner
Don't forget to reserve your spot at the Annual Installation and Awards Dinner that will be held Thursday, December 6th at the Resort at Squaw Creek. For all the details, visit the Event Page.
National Association of REATORS Issues Call-to-Action
The NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® has issued a nationwide Call-for-Action, urging members to contact their Members of Congress in support of extending the current Mortgage Debt Forgiveness Tax Relief law. Despite some positive signs of recovery, our nation’s real...
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CAR Market Matters
Talking Points It’s important to be prepared for a natural disaster and to have a plan in place prior to one happening. One way to prepare is to hold a neighborhood meeting and take an inventory of neighbors’ skills. Identify people who have medical, electrical, child...