CAR Market Matters

Talking Points … As the weather heats up, some home buyers may be considering purchasing a home with a pool. If a home that is in foreclosure has a swimming pool that has been neglected, it’s possible that it’s hiding years of neglect, bad siding, algae, and other...

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CAR Ombudsman Hotline Available to Members

The CAR Ombudsman Hotline is a free service to assist California REALTORS® with resolving disputes with both members of the consuming public and other REALTORS®. To have a neutral, volunteer Ombudsman assigned to help you, just call the CAR Ombudsman Hotline at...

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CAR’s Stance on Pocket Listings

Pocket listings are not illegal if the listing agent fully discloses the pros and cons to the home seller and follows rules that are designed to protect consumers.  However, if pocket listings are not handled correctly, the listing office and agent could bear adverse...

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CAR Market Matters

Talking Points In addition to a down payment, borrowers also have to set aside money for closing costs, which can run into the hundreds or sometimes thousands of dollars. Lenders charge all manner of fees, some of which are negotiable, while others are not. Lenders...

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Save Your Transaction

Knowing when another REALTOR®’s behavior crosses the ethical line can help you navigate complicated transactions. Don’t miss May’s free Hot Topic Webinar: Ethical Violations: Recommendations for Reform When: May 22, 2013, 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. Speaker: Jim Hamilton, Head...

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zipForm Do’s and Don’ts

C.A.R. Standard Forms and zipForm®  C.A.R. Standard Forms are the GOLD standard in California.   C.A.R. and its members  spend considerable time and money  to copyright and protect those forms.  As a valued member, we want you to be able to use these forms and count...

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