California Coronavirus Weekly Update
Welcome to the 52nd issue of the California Coronavirus Weekly Recap newsletter. Before we get started with this week’s news, we want to remind you that we have updated our FAQs on SBA Loans for Agents and SBA Loans for Brokers. In This Issue: The Economy &...
Getting Clients: Find More Clients Without Being Face to Face
With open houses, large social gatherings and other in-person events currently prohibited in California, you may be struggling with how to increase your client list. Afterall, open houses and events are some of the most popular ways REALTORS® get new business. We...
C.A.R. Legislative Update
The following is an update on housing-related bills and the position C.A.R. has taken on them. SB 539: Clarifies Effective Dates in Prop 19 C.A.R. is supporting SB 539 (Hertzberg, McGuire, Allen) to clearly confirm that under Prop 19, either the sale of the original...
How Vaccinations Impact Your Real Estate Business
Now that vaccinations have begun, has the Industry Guidance for real estate transactions changed? No. REALTORS® must continue to adhere to the Industry Guidance, which details how properties must be shown during the COVID-19 pandemic. This means: You cannot hold...
California Coronavirus Weekly Update
In This Issue: The Economy & Your Finances: $1.9 trillion stimulus package passes House, heads to Senate The Market & Industry: Interest rates rise, market slows somewhat Around the State: Deal reached to reopen schools Health Check-Up: FDA...
FHFA Extends Foreclosure and REO Eviction Moratoriums
The Federal Housing Finance Agency announced it would allow borrowers with Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac-backed loans to request an additional three months of forbearance. Originally, borrowers with federally backed mortgages could request up to 12 months of forbearance...
A Special Message from C.A.R. President Dave Walsh
Dear CAR Member, I hope you’re staying well and that clients are keeping you busy. Housing demand appears to be stronger than normal so far this year, while a tight supply continues to put pressure on home prices. This is creating "multiple offer" situations in many...
REALTORS Must Still Comply with COVID Rules
REALTORS® must continue to comply with state and local health ordinances in order to reduce the risk of exposure to, and spread of, COVID-19, while providing the essential services of residential and commercial real estate. The Enforcement Division of the Department...
California Coronavirus Weekly Update
Welcome to the 49th issue of the California Coronavirus Weekly Recap newsletter. Before we get started with this week’s news, we want to make sure you're aware of the new Vaccination Resources page on the coronavirus microsite. In This Issue: The Economy & Your...
Start Increasing Your Listings and Referrals
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