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5 Ways to Use RPR to Impress Buyers
In all real estate transactions, there are two sides: a seller and a buyer. In our article, “5 Reasons to use an RPR® Report at your next Listing Presentation,” we showed you how RPR can help you secure that next listing. But that’s only half the story. RPR can...
Free Webinar on Benefits of FHS-Insured Mortgage
On Thursday, January 10th at 10a, CAR will present its next FHA webinar where attendees will learn about the benefits of working with a client with an FHA-insured mortgage. A HUD Outreach and Marketing Specialist will talk about the advantages as well as dispel common...
TRPA Approves New 20 Year Regional Plan
“Bottom Line at-the-top”: The Tahoe Regional Planning Agency’s first twenty-year planning lifecycle had been completed some five-years ago (in 2007), but a new updated plan had yet to be ironed out by various factions. This was a problematic situation for a number of...
MLS Rule Changes Take Effect January 1st
The following TSMLS rule changes will go into effect January 1, 2013: The Active Contingent status will no longer be available; all listings with the Active Contingent status must be changed to Contingent with the sub status of Short Sale. 7.28 Short Sale (Lender...
Important: MLS Rule Changes
The following TSMLS rule changes will go into effect January 1, 2013: The Active Contingent status will no longer be available; all listings with the Active Contingent status must be changed to Contingent with the sub status of Short Sale. 7.28 Short Sale (Lender...
Keep the Mortgage Interest Deduction!
Many REALTORS® have asked for information on the debate surrounding the mortgage interest deduction that they can share with family, friends and colleagues. REALTORS® and the public alike are urged to share the information in this email with as many people as...
CAR Market Matter
Talking Points Homeowners should be wary of anyone selling home security systems door-to-door. According to the state Dept. of Consumer Affairs, the salesperson could be breaking the law and trying to scam homeowners. The department warns homeowners that anyone...
REALTOR Call to Action: Protect the Mortgage Interest Deduction
NAR has issued a Call-for-Action asking Congress to preserve the mortgage interest deduction as is. Congress, as part of negotiations on avoiding the "Fiscal Cliff," has made direct references to "closing loopholes" and "limiting deductions" as a way to raise...