A Special Message from C.A.R. President Dave Walsh
Dear CAR Member, I hope you’re staying well and that clients are keeping you busy. Housing demand appears to be stronger than normal so far this year, while a tight supply continues to put pressure on home prices. This is creating "multiple offer" situations in many...
REALTORS Must Still Comply with COVID Rules
REALTORS® must continue to comply with state and local health ordinances in order to reduce the risk of exposure to, and spread of, COVID-19, while providing the essential services of residential and commercial real estate. The Enforcement Division of the Department...
California Coronavirus Weekly Update
Welcome to the 49th issue of the California Coronavirus Weekly Recap newsletter. Before we get started with this week’s news, we want to make sure you're aware of the new Vaccination Resources page on the coronavirus microsite. In This Issue: The Economy & Your...
Start Increasing Your Listings and Referrals
By the time the average American retires, much of their wealth comes from home equity. Homeowners rely on agents to help them make informed decisions and build wealth through homeownership. Homebot delivers personalized, actionable intelligence throughout the...
Did You See the CAR Documentary?
BIG NEWS! California REALTORS® was in the spotlight on the television of every CA homeowner. As part of C.A.R.’s 2021 consumer advertising campaign, the association partnered with ABC to be the presenting sponsor of their new documentary, California Dreaming, which...
California Coronavirus Weekly Update
Before we get started with this week’s news, we want to share three FAQs we have created to help answer any questions you may have about vaccinations: When Will You Be Eligible to Get Vaccinated? What Brokers Need to Know About Vaccination How Will Vaccinations Impact...
What are the 2021 FHA Loan Limits?
Source: Fox Business In response to the escalating home prices seen last year, the Federal Housing Administration has raised its loan limits on FHA loans for 2021. FHA loans are a type of mortgage loan backed by the Federal Housing Administration. These types of loans...
Level Up Your Video Presence
We’ve all heard the saying “a picture is worth a thousand words.” New stats show one minute of video is worth 1.8 million words. That is the ultimate power of video, according to Social Media Coach and National Speaker Kyle Draper. Read More
Most Commonly Delayed Home Repairs
Source: Sears Home Services Seventy percent of homeowners of about 1,000 recently surveyed say they have delayed home repairs since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a new report from Sears Home Services. Some consider those home repairs “critical,”...
California Coronavirus Weekly Update
The Department of Real Estate is reopening its exam centers. Learn more here. In This Issue: The Economy & Your Finances: U.S. economy shrinks 3.5 percent in 2020 The Market & Industry: California eviction moratorium extended Around the...