CAR Market Matters Talking Points
Talking Points As home sales increase and contractors see improving business conditions ahead, remodeling activity in the U.S. is expected to grow by the end of this year and into 2013, according to the Leading Indicator of Remodeling Activity (LIRA) released today by...
C.A.R. Legal Webinar on Back-On-Market Properties
With the short supply of housing inventory, REALTORS® face unique legal challenges for properties that go back on the market. Please join us on Monday, August 6, at 1 p.m. for a free, interactive webinar on these back-on-market legal issues. C.A.R.'s attorneys Stella...
Changes to REALTOR.com® Help Further the Mission of Connecting Consumers with Local Brokers & Agents
The goals are simple: REALTOR.com® wants to be the best consumer real estate destination on all platforms, including mobile and the web – and the changes coming to the site will make this process easier, more efficient, and a lot more fun. The changes begin with the...
New Supra e-KEY Website Launched
An all new supraekey.com website was launched on July 26th. The website has a brand new look and is easier to navigate and find information. The new website also features more training and information about Supra’s products. Please note that your SupraWEB login and...
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
Talking Points Sellers who are considering listing their homes for sale are advised to do the following: Get rid of clutter and neutralize the home. Removing unnecessary furniture and painting rooms neutral colors will help potential buyers see themselves living in...
Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice of the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® – Article Seventeen
Where the word REALTORS® is used in this Code and Preamble, it shall be deemed to include REALTOR-ASSOCIATE®s. While the Code of Ethics establishes obligations that may be higher than those mandated by law, in any instance where the Code of Ethics and the law...
New California Laws on Transmission Pipelines and Recording Fees
Starting July 1, 2013, every contract for the sale of residential real property must contain a specified notice regarding gas and hazardous liquid transmission pipelines. This notice informs buyers that the U.S. Department of Transportation maintains the general...
Distressed Sale Forms Available in zipForm 6
Distressed sales made up 42% of the sold units in California for April 2012. Having forms such as the "Agent's Short Sale Pre-Screening Checklist" and "Short Sale Cover Letter" (in addition to 9 others) will give you the best shot at a successful closing in a shorter...
New Anti-Deficiency Protection for Refinance Loans Made After January 1, 2013
Starting January 1, 2013, a new California law will protect homeowners who default on their refinance loans from personal liability for any deficiency following foreclosure. Existing anti-deficiency law protects a borrower from personal liability for the difference...