by Heather | Jun 4, 2012 | C.A.R., TSBOR
Beginning June 15, the Federal Housing Finance Agency, which regulates Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, will require both agencies to give short-sale buyers a final decision within 60 days. Making sense of the story Under this same guideline, Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac...
by Heather | Jun 1, 2012 | NAR, TSBOR
Where the word REALTORS® is used in this Code and Preamble, it shall be deemed to include REALTOR-ASSOCIATE®s. While the Code of Ethics establishes obligations that may be higher than those mandated by law, in any instance where the Code of Ethics and the law...
by Heather | May 30, 2012 | NAR
The amount of income needed to qualify for a mortgage is well below the median income in most parts of the U.S., according to NAR data. NAR found that the national median family income was $61,000 in the first quarter. If a buyer wanted to purchase a home at the...
by Heather | May 29, 2012 | C.A.R.
The CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS®’ 2012 consumer advertising campaign, “California REALTORS®. Champions of Home,” may now be seen or heard across California on TV, radio, and online. The campaign continues to raise awareness of the REALTOR® brand and reinforce...
by Heather | May 25, 2012 | NAR
Where the word REALTORS® is used in this Code and Preamble, it shall be deemed to include REALTOR-ASSOCIATE®s. While the Code of Ethics establishes obligations that may be higher than those mandated by law, in any instance where the Code of Ethics and the law...