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C.A.R.'s HAF Closing Cost Assistance Grant Program, in a joint effort with our non-profit partners, helps first-time homebuyers who are members of an *"underserved community" bridge the affordability gap by providing them with up to $10,000 in closing cost...
CAR Legal Update
BROKERS FACE WEBSITE ACCESSIBILITY LAWSUITS ACROSS CALIFORNIA A rash of website accessibility lawsuits have been filed across the state with real estate brokerages named as the defendants. The legal claim underlying such suits is that a business' website is not...
Interested in 2022 Lending Resources For Your Clients?
What does it take to qualify for a loan? What is the required paperwork? Where can my client get Down Payment Assistance? First-time buyers are facing an unprecedented real estate market. Be the agent that provides them with all the tools and resources to make the...
New Square Footage Standards for Appraisers
If you didn’t know, Fannie Mae is adopting some changes with the way appraisers measure square footage (pdf). In short, as of April 1, 2022, appraisers are going to be required to measure square footage per ANSI standards (American National Standards Institute). The...
Elevating Women in Real Estate
Did you know the number of women currently serving in Congress is the highest in history? This progress is great news, but with women holding just over a quarter of congressional seats, the legislative branch still has a long way to go to match the example set by our...
C.A.R. Legislative Update
C.A.R. is actively working to defeat two bills that will further harm property owners and exacerbate the state’s housing crisis: AB 1771 (Ward) and AB 2050 (Lee). C.A.R. strongly opposes to AB 1771 (Ward) which would unfairly penalize property owners...
The Pumpkin Plan: How to Grow a Strong Business, In Any Economy
C.A.R.'s profitability webinar series is back! Author Mike Michalowicz returns for our highly-anticipated second webinar, The Pumpkin Plan. Register now and learn about this simple strategy for growing a remarkable business in any field, including real estate! About...
Announcing the Rising Star Awards Program for 2022
Applications are now open for the C.A.R. Rising Star Awards! The Rising Star Awards program is a C.A.R. initiative designed to recognize up-and-coming agents and help boost their growing careers. The Rising Star Awards will honor elite, new talent entering the...
CAR Consumer Ad Campaign Started This Week
C.A.R. found that about 25 percent of Hispanics and Latinos renting in the state can afford to buy a home, but many are concerned about credit, down payments, or lack information about mortgages. This week, C.A.R. launched a consumer ad campaign...
Monthly Message from CAR President Otto Catrina
Dear CAR Member, Thank you to all of you who attended C.A.R.’s Virtual Legislative Day earlier this month. Your attendance made it a great success! The day was packed with great information that informed, inspired and engaged more than 3,200 REALTORS®. California Lt....