by Heather | Sep 15, 2015 | C.A.R., NAR, TSBOR, TSMLS
C.A.R. has issued a statewide Call for Action asking California REALTORS® to contact their Member of Congress to oppose a proposal to tax mortgages to pay for highways. This provision was included in the Senate version of the long-term Transportation bill. While the...
by Heather | Sep 14, 2015 | C.A.R., TSBOR, TSMLS
Talking Points … Appraiser opinions of home values were 2.65 percent lower than homeowner estimates in August, according to Quicken Loans’ National Home Price Perception Index (HPPI). Homeowner estimates of their home’s value exceeded appraiser opinions by a wider...
by Heather | Sep 10, 2015 | C.A.R., TSBOR, TSMLS
Join the dialogue and arm yourself with knowledge for next year and beyond. Our phenomenal panel sessions cover the relevant industry issues impacting you and your business. All these sessions are free – all you have to do is register. Tuesday, Oct. 6: Top...
by Heather | Sep 9, 2015 | C.A.R., TSBOR, TSMLS
Talking Points … The average loan size declined by nearly $2,000 to $350,600 while the average new home price declined by nearly $4,000 to $458,000, according to data released yesterday by the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA). Even after the declines, these are...
by Heather | Sep 8, 2015 | C.A.R., Legal, TSBOR, TSMLS
It’s no surprise that a system of rules as complex as TRID (the TILA-RESPA Integrated Disclosure) would lead to confusion. Rumors and myths abound and some have even used the word “hysteria” as the implementation date rapidly approaches. While it will take some time...