2012 Big List Now Available
The 2012 Big List of C.A.R. member benefits is now available. California REALTORS® have access to more than 150 member benefits, all of which can be found in the Big List. The list explains the member benefit, tells members how to use the benefit, and provides...
2012 New Laws Legal Webinar
The recording of the 2012 New Laws Legal Webinar is now available at http://www.car.org/legal/live/
Property Management Certification
In today’s market, rentals are on the rise and you can significantly supplement your income by adding residential property management to your business. C.A.R. Education is offering you a comprehensive curriculum to earn the Property Management Certification (PMC). It...
Must-Have REALTOR® Technology Tools for 2012
Online and offline Use zipForm® 6 Professional and Standard editions as part of your C.A.R. member benefit. Yes, you can have both at the same time on the same computer! Work online with the Professional edition and whether you voluntarily disconnect from the internet...
Five Issues for Housing in 2012
Just as in 2011, in 2012 many will be trying to figure out where housing is headed. While the housing market didn’t worsen in 2011, it also didn’t stabilize either. This year, the story will be about local markets. While many housing markets rose and fell together,...
FHA Extends Waiver of Anti-flipping Regulations
The Acting FHA Commissioner has extended a temporary waiver of FHA’s anti-flipping regulation through 2012. “This extension is intended to accelerate the resale of foreclosed properties in neighborhoods struggling to overcome the possible effects of abandonment and...
Top 10 Government Affairs Member Benefits
One of the most important services organized real estate provides is representation in the halls of government. C.A.R.’s Government Affairs team works at the local, state, and federal levels to secure and protect your rights as a real estate professional. Here are 10...
Sheriff Edward N. Bonner releases the following information:
The Placer County Sheriff’s Office and Placer County Parking Enforcement would like to remind residents and tourists coming to the North Lake Tahoe area about Snow Parking. Placer County Code §10.12.02 B. states “it is unlawful to park on any public roadway, or on the...
REO Listings Need Loxboxes Too!
Just a quick reminder, according to TSMLS Rule 13.2.2 Lockbox Type Requirements, Participants and Subscribers who utilize lockboxes or other access devices shall use the designated or authorized lockbox required by the MLS where the listing is submitted. More than...
NAR to Release Revised Home-Sale Stats
Last week, NAR issued revised estimates for existing-home sales going back five years, saying the formula it had been using to adjust the sales data it collects from multiple listing services had drifted and was overestimating sales. The benchmark revisions to...