CAR Market Matters

Talking Points … For the sixth consecutive month, at least 70 percent of metro housing markets have been classified by the National Association of Home Builders as “improving.” A market is classified as “improving” if there are increases in housing permits, employment...

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New CAR Forms Release

Please be advised, CAR will release new forms later this month. The following forms will be revised the week of July 29, 2013: NEW! SELI –   Seller Instruction to Exclude Listing From Internet NEW! SELM –Seller Instruction to Exclude Listing From The Multiple Listing...

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Tax Reform Should Do No Harm

Last week we issued a Call for Action. You might have missed it so we wanted to give you another opportunity to take action now. This Call for Action is important! Why? Tax Reform is underway on Capitol Hill. The Senate has adopted a “Blank Slate” approach that...

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What Is Big Data and What Does It Mean for Real Estate?

By now, everyone has heard the buzz phrase "big data" and has read about how the trend is revolutionizing big industries. But what exactly does big data mean for the future of real estate? According to an industry economist, “big data provides statistics in a matter...

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CAR Market Matters

Talking Points Sales of REOs fell into the single-digits for the second straight month and registered levels not seen since October 2007, according to information collected by the CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS®. The share of REO sales fell to single-digits for...

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CAR Launches BRE Disciplinary Database

C.A.R. has launched a new database of disciplinary actions taken by the BRE against real estate licensees. C.A.R. established this database to increase professionalism within the real estate industry. The new database, which is in the Legal section of C.A.R.'s...

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