by Heather | Jan 13, 2021 | TSBOR, TSMLS
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)...
by Heather | Dec 30, 2020 | C.A.R., Legal, TSBOR, TSMLS
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...
by Heather | Dec 29, 2020 | NAR, TSBOR
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...
by Heather | Dec 28, 2020 | C.A.R., TSBOR, TSMLS
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...
by Heather | Dec 23, 2020 | C.A.R., TSBOR, TSMLS
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...
by Heather | Dec 22, 2020 | NAR, TSBOR
As the book closes on 2020 and we all hope for brighter days in 2021, I want to take a minute to reflect upon these past 12 months. Though we’ve been through so much here in America and around the world, there is reason to celebrate. To celebrate our resiliency, our...
