May is AAPI month
Every May since the 1970s, the United States government has officially recognized the major role that generations of Asian American and Pacific Islanders have played in American history. With large and longstanding Asian American and Pacific Islander communities in...
Maintaining Properties, Screening Renters are Biggest Hassles of Property Management
According to a new survey by Zillow, almost all landlords (92%) said repairs or maintenance were among the top three most demanding responsibilities of managing a rental property, and 40% considered it the No. 1 most burdensome. Screening tenants (reading...
Features that boost a home’s value in 2023
Source: Real Simple Buyers who can afford a home in today's market appear willing to pay even more for luxuries that personalize their space, according to Zillow. Amenities such as steam ovens, pizza ovens, and, professional-grade appliances increased sales prices by...
Legal Update
THE REVISED CASH FOR KEYS FORM The Cash For Keys form (Form CFK) is one of the handiest tools in the REALTOR's tool box. When selling a tenant-occupied property with a reluctant-to-leave tenant, an agent can employ the CFK form and negotiate the tenant's smooth exit....
What is Smart Zone?
What exactly is Smart Zone? A new website providing CA REALTORS® key highlights and concise, weekly insights on the market at the moment. Home of infographics that demystify the current state of the market and explain what it means for you and your clients. A hub for...
Welcome to ShareU
WomanUP!® Wisdom Talks Coming To Oceanside
We’re introducing a new segment this year called WomanUP!® Wisdom Talks! We’ll have 3 of them throughout the retreat. These sessions will highlight a variety of perspectives - and each of them has 300 seconds to inspire and teach us! Melissa Sofia, founder...
A monthly message from C.A.R. President Jennifer Branchini
Dear CAR member, It’s hard to believe that our spring business meetings are just a few weeks away, and that means C.A.R.’s 50th Legislative Day and Block Party are fast approaching. Please join us in Sacramento on May 3 for Legislative Day and come in a day early to...
Your Q2 Issue of California Real Estate Magazine
Q2/SPRING 2023 - What's Inside This Issue Smart Zone Introducing C.A.R.’s newest website packed with tools to help you thrive in this market. Feds Tackle Fair Housing New federal and state programs can help your clients access fair and affordable...
State Legislative Update
A number of C.A.R. priority bills were heard in the Legislature this week, including our sponsored bill AB 743 (Petrie-Norris) which seeks to authorize remote online notarization in California. Additionally, policy committees in the Legislature heard C.A.R.-opposed...