The California housing market has been underperforming in the first half of 2014.  So, what’s going on?  Is it tight supply or lack of affordable housing?  Get the latest update on the California’s housing market. C.A.R.’s senior economist, Selma Hepp, also shared her...

Talking Points … Pending home sales slowed modestly in August but contract signings remain at their second-highest level over the past year, according to the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS®. All major regions experienced declines except for the West, which rose for...

Do you have a finance issue that is making your deal go sideways?  Have a limited amount of time to resolve your problem? C.A.R. has the answer for you and to save your transaction… the Finance Helpline.  Connecting you to reliable lenders and servicers, the Finance...

No record retention requirement for text messages and tweets - C.A.R. sponsored legislation Under existing law, a broker must retain for three years copies of all documents executed by him or her or obtained by him or her in connection with any transactions for which...

Talking Points … Diminished housing affordability continued to hold back pending home sales for the fifth straight month in August as rising home prices contributed to a further reduction in the share of distressed home sales, according to the CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION...

C.A.R. is pleased to announce the launch of the Center for California Real Estate (CCRE), a new institute from C.A.R. dedicated to intellectual engagement in the field of real estate. The Center and its activities represent C.A.R.'s ever-increasing role in shaping the...