Brokers Do Not Have to Retain Texts and Tweets

New law clarifies what constitutes a “record.” Assembly Bill 2136, signed by the Governor July 9, 2014, and effective January 1, 2015, will help clarify a REALTOR’S® record retention obligations when it comes to electronic communications.  In their Spring 2013 Real...

CAR Market Matters

Talking Points … Equity home sales posted their highest level since the housing crisis began, reaching more than 90 percent of all home sales. Meanwhile, seasonal factors, combined with shrinking affordability cooled pending home sales in June, according to the...

REALTOR® Education Can Set You Apart

Doctors. Teachers. Attorneys. Professionals in a wide variety of fields regularly participate in continuing education to improve their skills and better serve their clients. REALTORS® are certainly no exception. And in today’s competitive climate, continuing...

CAR Market Matters

Talking Points … Lower interest rates and stabilizing home prices combined to boost home sales in June, according to the CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® (C.A.R.). However, diminished home affordability remains a challenge for buyers, particularly in high cost...

RealCare Insurance Partners with Navigators

RealCare and CAR are proud to announce a new program of E&O insurance through Navigators Insurance Company, one of Forbes Magazine’s 100 most trusted companies in 2013. This new program features a new policy form with expanded coverage. Navigators is now working...