Investors May Pre-qualify for FHFA REO Initiative

The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) today announced the first step of a Real-Estate Owned (REO) Initiative targeted at the hardest-hit metropolitan areas announced in August 2011. Investors interested in participating may “pre-qualify” to establish eligibility...

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2012 Big List Now Available

The 2012 Big List of C.A.R. member benefits is now available.  California REALTORS® have access to more than 150 member benefits, all of which can be found in the Big List.  The list explains the member benefit, tells members how to use the benefit, and provides...

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Property Management Certification

In today’s market, rentals are on the rise and you can significantly supplement your income by adding residential property management to your business. C.A.R. Education is offering you a comprehensive curriculum to earn the Property Management Certification (PMC).  It...

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Must-Have REALTOR® Technology Tools for 2012

Online and offline Use zipForm® 6 Professional and Standard editions as part of your C.A.R. member benefit. Yes, you can have both at the same time on the same computer! Work online with the Professional edition and whether you voluntarily disconnect from the internet...

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Five Issues for Housing in 2012

Just as in 2011, in 2012 many will be trying to figure out where housing is headed.  While the housing market didn’t worsen in 2011, it also didn’t stabilize either.  This year, the story will be about local markets.  While many housing markets rose and fell together,...

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FHA Extends Waiver of Anti-flipping Regulations

The Acting FHA Commissioner has extended a temporary waiver of FHA’s anti-flipping regulation through 2012. “This extension is intended to accelerate the resale of foreclosed properties in neighborhoods struggling to overcome the possible effects of abandonment and...

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Top 10 Government Affairs Member Benefits

One of the most important services organized real estate provides is representation in the halls of government. C.A.R.’s Government Affairs team works at the local, state, and federal levels to secure and protect your rights as a real estate professional. Here are 10...

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