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...
ICYMI: California Coronavirus Weekly Update
Extensive updates to several of the FAQs on the coronavirus microsite to reflect the new coronavirus relief act signed into law on December 27. For more information, please see: FAQ on Pandemic Unemployment Assistance (PUA) FAQ on Small Business Administration (SBA)...
Netflix Donates $25 Million to Combat Racism in Housing
Source: Real Estate Weekly Netflix wants to help end systemic racism in real estate. The streaming giant announced this week it was donating $25 million to a national effort to combat housing discrimination. Their funds are going to Enterprise Community Partners, a...
Legal Update
NAR reached an agreement with the Antitrust Division of the U.S. Department of Justice to make changes to the Code of Ethics and MLS Policies regarding providing information about commissions and MLS participation. The elements include (1) transparency to buyers about...
Congress Passes COVID-19 Relief Package
As you may be aware, Congress has passed a $900 billion stimulus bill that will provide direct payments and additional unemployment benefits to struggling Americans and badly needed funds for housing providers and small businesses, including REALTORS®. The bill now...
Impact of New Regional Stay at Home Orders on REALTORS®
For the time being, real estate remains an essential service, and the rules REALTORS® have been following still apply. REALTORS® will be able to continue conducting business in regions where the new stay-at-home order has been implemented, provided they follow the...