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RPAC: Your Best Investment in Real Estate
Since 1969, the REALTORS® Political Action Committee (RPAC) has promoted the election of pro-REALTOR® candidates across the United States. The purpose of RPAC is clear: REALTORS® raise and spend money to elect candidates who understand and support their interests. The...
CAR Market Matters
Talking Points … Freddie Mac released its updated Multi-Indicator Market Index (MiMi) showing the U.S. housing market continuing to stabilize with the strongest markets realizing the greatest benefits from a spring home-buying season in full swing. The national MiMi...
FAA Develops Rules Regarding Drones
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is in the process of developing rules governing the commercial use of drones that would integrate drones into the national airspace, while ensuring safety, privacy and national security. There may be some allowances for...
CAR REALTOR Expo
There are less than two weeks left to save up to 40 percent on our EXPO paid events with our early-bird pricing, so the time to start planning is now. How will you lead the way in San Jose? Looking to immerse yourself in some tech know-how while visiting the...
New Free Member Benefit: REALTOR® Reelmaker
A new marketing tool is now available for C.A.R. members that allows you to customize an ad campaign video to share with clients. With REALTOR® Reelmaker, you can add your photo and contact information to the end of an ad campaign commercial, a vignette with Mike...
More Buyers Touring Homes
Home buyer foot traffic can be a strong indicator of the demand for housing, and foot traffic has been strong this spring, according to data from NAR, which measures foot traffic by the number of times SentriLock lock boxes are opened. "Despite a steady upward...
CAR Market Matters
Talking Points … Mortgage lenders remain optimistic about purchase mortgage demand and their profit margin during the next three months, according to Fannie Mae’s second quarter 2015 Mortgage Lender Sentiment Survey. Additionally, more lenders have continued to report...
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Save Green with an Energy-Efficient Home
Energy costs can deplete a significant portion of a homeowner’s budget. In fact, they account for almost half of a typical U.S. home’s utility costs, according to the U.S. Department of Energy. With energy bills rising steadily, REALTORS® can play an important role in...