New Year, New Laws
A new year brings new laws that may affect REALTORS®. Here are a few of the top new laws: Proposition 19 (Statewide Tax Basis Portability) With the passage of Proposition 19, a homeowner who is 55 years of age or older, severely disabled or whose home has been...
A special message from C.A.R. President David Walsh
Dear CAR Member, Happy New Year! A new year, and with it, brings new beginnings and new opportunities. 2020 was challenging in many aspects, but it gave me more opportunities to be a problem solver and connect with members – both which I plan to continue...
California Coronavirus Weekly Update
Before we get started with this week’s news, we want to remind you that we have made updates to the following coronavirus resources: Guidance for Employers FAQ on SBA Loans and Grants for Agents FAQ on SBA Loans and Grants for Brokers In This Issue: The Economy &...
Legal FAQs on Intergenerational Transfers Under Prop 19 Now Available
Proposition 19 allows homeowners who are 55 and older, people with severe disabilities, wildfire or natural disaster victims to transfer their current property tax base to a replacement home anywhere in California. It also changes the rules on exemptions from...
Sample Forms Book Now Available
The January Sample Forms Book is now available for purchase. This handy reference tool includes over 600 pages of C.A.R. Standard Forms, and includes a Quick Reference Guide that briefly describes each of the standard forms. This book is a “must-have” for brokers,...
Watch all REimagine Virtual Conference Sessions Anytime
Jump into 2021 with new ideas to grow your business! Watch and rewatch every single session from the REimagine! Virtual Conference to learn emerging trends and new marketing strategies, stay on top of hot issues, find inspiration and much more. This exclusive member...
California Coronavirus Weekly Update
CAR has posted two new Legal Quick Guides: one on Complying with the Industry Guidance Showing Rules and one on Using the C.A.R. PEAD-V form. See also our new Legal FAQs on Rules on Intergenerational Transfers Under Prop 19, which apply to any purchase or transfer...
HAF’s Home Essentials Program
Agents can apply on behalf of clients for the California Association of REALTORS® Housing Affordability Fund (HAF) Home Essentials Program. So, what exactly is the HAF’s Home Essentials Program: C.A.R.’s Housing Affordability Fund’s Home Essentials...
New COVID-19 Small Business Relief Program Available to REALTORS®
REALTORS® can apply for California’s new relief grant program for small businesses affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. The program provides micro grants ranging from $5,000 to $25,000 to eligible small businesses (including independent contractors and sole proprietors)...
Changes to Truckee’s Short-Term Rental Program
The New Year brings several important changes to Truckee’s short-term rental program, including the implementation of Truckee’s new Short Term Rental Ordinance, a new annual registration process for all STR properties, and a change in tax rates. If you are a...