CAR Market Matters

by | Jan 13, 2014 | C.A.R., TSBOR, TSMLS

Talking Points … According to Realtor.com’s predictions for the national housing market in the new year, the market will see a rise in inventory to bring it in line with more normal levels. The beginning of 2013 was in many ways characterized as the “year of low...

Letter from CAR President, Kevin Brown

by | Jan 9, 2014 | C.A.R., TSBOR

December 2013 Dear CAR Member, This year is ending on a high note with some very good news for REALTORS® and California homeowners and home buyers as I informed you earlier.  Good news bears repeating, so let me recap the good news again. Late last month, the Federal...

CAR Market Matters

by | Jan 8, 2014 | C.A.R., TSBOR, TSMLS

Talking Points … According to the CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® (C.A.R.), an increase in home prices, coupled with higher interest rates, put downward pressure on housing affordability and led to the fourth straight month of sales declines in November. The...