California Coronavirus Weekly Update
Welcome to the 63rd issue of the California Coronavirus Weekly Recap newsletter. Before we get started with this week’s news, we want you to know that the application period for Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans closes on May 31, 2021. Traditional lenders have...
C.A.R. Reaches Agreement to License Forms to Glide
Two weeks ago, C.A.R. informed you that Glide Labs, Inc. had been acquired by Compass. Because of that action, C.A.R. will no longer offer Glide software as a benefit of membership. Starting Monday, May 17, C.A.R. members can no longer access Glide through the car.org...
Open Houses Now Open
C.A.R. has updated its guidance on open house protocols to help members comply with the new guidance released by the California Department of Public Health on Wednesday, May 13, 2021. Please read the new Quick Guide for more details. NOTE: Placer County, Nevada...
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California Coronavirus Weekly Update
In This Issue: The Economy & Your Finances: California predicts $38 billion budget surplus The Market & Industry: Open houses now allowed Around the State: More than 50 percent of Californians have at least one shot Health Check-Up: Pfizer...
C.A.R. Legislative Update
Last week, C.A.R. supported legislation that will help increase housing supply in a reasonable way and consumer protection for homeowners being heard in the respective houses Appropriations’ Committees. SB 6 is one of C.A.R.’s highest priorities. While a modest bill...
A Special Message from C.A.R. President Dave Walsh
Dear CAR Member, On May 12th, the California Dept. of Public Health (CDPH) updated its guidance on open houses to allow in-person showings of properties, such as open houses, which must follow the indoor capacity limits in the CDPH gatherings...
NAR Continues Fight for Housing Providers
The 2021 REALTORS® Legislative Meetings & Trade Expo is being held virtually for the second straight year, and NAR members are hard at work advancing issues that matter most to the real estate industry. Through virtual Capitol Hill visits, special issues forums,...
NEW: CA Public Health Department Allows Open Houses
The California Dept. of Public Health has just updated its guidance on open houses, and further updates are pending. The following is now on live on the COVID-19.ca.gov website. C.A.R. will be providing more details regarding this guidance so that REALTORS® are in...
Beware of Email Scam
A scam asking for donations to a GoFundMe campaign on behalf of C.A.R. is being circulated among C.A.R. members via email. Please be aware this is a scam. Using C.A.R.’s logo, the email subject line says, “Martin Recovery Journey” and claims that a C.A.R....