What’s the difference between Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac?
Source: CNBC Select Both Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac are corporations that buy mortgages from banks — by doing so, they’re essentially helping banks to create more cash flow so they can continue originating and processing home loans for everyday people. Each of the two...
Buying a “Second” Home First
Source: SF Gate About two-thirds of agents say they are aware of a growing trend of buyers purchasing their “second” home first, according to a survey by HomeLight. This usually involves buying a property in a more remote location as an investment or part-time...
Happy Latino Heritage Month
To commemorate Latino Heritage Month, we would like to highlight a number of events and initiatives that are sponsored by C.A.R.’s Latino Professional Network (LPN) community. LPN will be at NAHREP’s L’Attitude Conference! LPN will be hosting a mixer at Bay City...
So Much Content at REimagine!
Content reigns at C.A.R.'s REimagine! Conference & Expo this year with tons of free panels like the two October 12 discussions moderated by C.A.R. CEO John M. Sebree and 2022 C.A.R. President Otto Catrina: S.W.O.T. with Industry Leaders When change happens, you...
Interactive Dashboards
Gain valuable insights on California's housing market through interactive dashboards. Select your metrics and see where the data takes you. Housing Market Overview Interest Rate Effect Affordable Inventory Buyer’s Guide Seller's Guide Inventory Report County...
Save Now on Select REimagine! Pre-Conference Tracks
Join us for the return to a live REimagine! Conference & Expo, taking place Oct. 11-13 at the Long Beach Convention Center. While onsite, hear from real estate coach Tom Ferry, tech strategist Mike DelPrete and many more industry leading speakers across 50+ free...
Paragon’s September 2022 Webinars
The monthly rotation of webinars will continue in September. Paragon for New Users is scheduled for Tuesday, 9/27. Additionally, two more webinars covering Paragon Connect's Listing Input & Maintenance will be offered, as well as several other webinars on Paragon...
Safety Tips for REALTOR® Safety Month!
Reminder: we care about you. For the month of September (REALTOR® Safety Month), we’re going to provide you with tools, tips and best practices so you can continue to take care of your clients by taking care of yourself. Here are 3 of 56 total safety tips we and...
Legislative Update
The Legislature will conclude the 2021-2022 session on Wednesday, August 31. We are excited to announce that the C.A.R. sponsored bill AB 2170 (Grayson), which had bipartisan support and received no “No” votes, passed out of the Legislature last week and is now...
Success Story: Pitching to Success
Aaron Gutierrez knows how to work hard and bring his “A” game. As a baseball pitcher for UC Davis, he learned that it’s important to have a good strategy, know your competition and work together as a team to get the best result. After graduating with a degree in...