Monthly Message from CAR President Kevin Brown

Dear CAR Member, Last fall, I informed you that the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and the state Franchise Tax Board issued letters stating that California families who have sold their home in a short sale are not subject to either state or federal income tax on the...

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CAR Market Matters

Talking Points … California home sales eased slightly in May as a shortage of homes and housing affordability concerns held back would-be home buyers, according to the CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® (C.A.R.). May marked the seventh straight month that sales were...

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CAR Market Matters

Talking Points … Foreclosure activity across the United States dropped to an eight-year low in May as banks reclaimed fewer homes and foreclosure starts saw their lowest levels in years, according to a new report from RealtyTrac. While the report found that one in...

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Only Two Weeks Left for Early-bird Savings!

Made your lunch plans yet? We have three incredible speakers lined up to enrich, engage, and inspire you every day at CALIFORNIA REALTOR® EXPO 2014. Register now to take advantage of early-bird rates and save up to 45 percent on our lunches, as well as many other paid...

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C.A.R. To Publish Names of Code of Ethics Violators

In an effort to make ethics violations and the disciplinary process more transparent, starting August 1, 2014, C.A.R. will be publishing the names – and the other information listed below – of members who are found in violation of the Code of Ethics. If a member is...

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Establish Yourself as a Market Expert Webinar

Date: Thursday, June 26, 2014 Time: 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM PST Register here, space is limited. Do you want to enhance your knowledge on the housing market and further establish yourself as an expert in your market? C.A.R. would like to share with you tools and knowledge...

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TSBOR Charity Golf Tournament

Sponsored by PROPERTY ID Tuesday, September 23rd at Northstar - 10:00 AM Shot Gun Start Play is limited to 144 golfers. The cost to play before August 31st is $75 and includes cart (per two-some), warm up bucket of balls, lunch voucher, a drink voucher and a happy...

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CAR Market Matters

Talking Points … Housing markets in just 10 states and four of 50 metro areas are stable, according to Freddie Mac’s Multi-Indicator Market Index. The data shows an overall picture of the market that is neither grim nor prosperous, according to Freddie Mac Chief...

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