FHFA Announces New Fannie, Freddie Short Sale Guidelines
Recent changes were announced by the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) that will align guidelines for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac short sales and allow lenders and servicers to quickly and more easily qualify borrowers for a short sale. Here are some specific...
NAR Weekly Newsletter
Each week, NAR publishes an e-newsletter designed to help you get the most our of your REALTOR membership. In it are helpful resources including the President’s Podcast, marketing tips, invitations to free webinars, announcements about upcoming meeting and events and...
CAR Market Matters
Talking Points When it comes to assessing a home’s value, homeowners tend to be overly optimistic. However, appraisers are much more cautious, as they have to predict a realistic value for the home that the bank can use to extend credit to a buyer. There are five...
New Transaction Cordinator Certification Program
Build and establish a successful transaction coordination business with CAR Education's new Certified Transaction Coordinator (CTC) program. Gain a thorough understanding about the transaction process to show real estate firms and clients that you strive to achieve a...
zipLogix Digital Ink® vs DocuSign® – What’s the Difference?
As electronic signatures and other aspects of a "paperless" real estate transaction become more widespread, it will become increasingly important for you to have an in-depth knowledge of electronic signatures and electronic documents. An electronic signature is an...
Free Webinar: e-Signatures
Real estate professionals know time is money and every minute spent waiting for a signature can cost valuable revenue. Catch up on the technology and experience the latest evolution in signatures by attending a 1-hour webinar on zipLogix Digital Ink®, your free member...
CAR Market Matters Talking Points
Talking Points When considering listing a home for sale, homeowners are advised to do many things – get rid of clutter, increase curb appeal, spruce up entryways, etc. Paying attention to how the home looks and smells are critical because it’s one of the first...
CAR Legal Q&A Update
C.A.R.'s Legal Department offers over 200 legal articles covering a wide range of topics of interest for REALTORS®, available at http:/qa.car.org/. Some of our newly revised legal articles are as follows: • Independent Contractor or Employee?: This Q&A has an...
C.A.R. to honor military during EXPO
J.R. Martinez, Dancing with the Stars 2011 champion and retired military veteran, will host the CALIFORNIA REALTOR® EXPO Thursday luncheon. Martinez has been on the motivational speaking circuit for years and will deliver an uplifting presentation on how to overcome...