by Heather | Mar 11, 2021 | TSBOR, TSMLS
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...
by Heather | Mar 10, 2021 | C.A.R., TSBOR, TSMLS
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...
by Heather | Mar 9, 2021 | C.A.R., TSBOR, TSMLS
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...
by Heather | Mar 8, 2021 | TSBOR, TSMLS
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...
by Heather | Feb 25, 2021 | C.A.R., NAR, TSBOR, TSMLS
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...
by Heather | Feb 24, 2021 | C.A.R., TSBOR, TSMLS
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”...