2017 California Housing Market Forecast Following a dip in home sales in 2016, California’s housing market will post a nominal increase in 2017, as supply shortages and affordability constraints hamper market activity. The C.A.R. forecast sees a modest increase in...

C.A.R. Education now offers a new interactive online course package to help you earn the First Time Home Buyer Specialist Certification (FTBS). The FTBS is a unique certification to provide you with the knowledge and expertise you need to help your clients overcome...

Talking Points More millennials entering their prime homebuying years, rising household formation, and continued job gains boosting overall demand are expected to be behind the slight increase in existing-home sales in 2017, according to a residential housing and...

The California Association of REALTORS® and the Center for California Real Estate (CCRE) are excited to introduce the new Housing Matters Podcast as another way to connect with members and keep them informed about the housing market.  The latest digital media are...

Talking Points A measure of U.S. mortgage application activity decreased for a second week to a five-month low as 30-year mortgage rates rose to their highest since June, data from the Mortgage Bankers Association released on Wednesday showed. The Washington-based...

Insurance Programs For C.A.R. Members ONLY MEDICAL INSURANCE OPEN ENROLLMENT - Nov 1 to Dec 15 Advantages of the C.A.R program over individual plans: Larger network of doctors Larger network of hospitals More plan options Choose between C.A.R. Group Kaiser and Anthem...