Legal FAQs on Intergenerational Transfers Under Prop 19 Now Available
Proposition 19 allows homeowners who are 55 and older, people with severe disabilities, wildfire or natural disaster victims to transfer their current property tax base to a replacement home anywhere in California. It also changes the rules on exemptions from...
Sample Forms Book Now Available
The January Sample Forms Book is now available for purchase. This handy reference tool includes over 600 pages of C.A.R. Standard Forms, and includes a Quick Reference Guide that briefly describes each of the standard forms. This book is a “must-have” for brokers,...
Watch all REimagine Virtual Conference Sessions Anytime
Jump into 2021 with new ideas to grow your business! Watch and rewatch every single session from the REimagine! Virtual Conference to learn emerging trends and new marketing strategies, stay on top of hot issues, find inspiration and much more. This exclusive member...
California Coronavirus Weekly Update
CAR has posted two new Legal Quick Guides: one on Complying with the Industry Guidance Showing Rules and one on Using the C.A.R. PEAD-V form. See also our new Legal FAQs on Rules on Intergenerational Transfers Under Prop 19, which apply to any purchase or transfer...
HAF’s Home Essentials Program
Agents can apply on behalf of clients for the California Association of REALTORS® Housing Affordability Fund (HAF) Home Essentials Program. So, what exactly is the HAF’s Home Essentials Program: C.A.R.’s Housing Affordability Fund’s Home Essentials...
New COVID-19 Small Business Relief Program Available to REALTORS®
REALTORS® can apply for California’s new relief grant program for small businesses affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. The program provides micro grants ranging from $5,000 to $25,000 to eligible small businesses (including independent contractors and sole proprietors)...
Changes to Truckee’s Short-Term Rental Program
The New Year brings several important changes to Truckee’s short-term rental program, including the implementation of Truckee’s new Short Term Rental Ordinance, a new annual registration process for all STR properties, and a change in tax rates. If you are a...
ICYMI: California Coronavirus Weekly Update
Extensive updates to several of the FAQs on the coronavirus microsite to reflect the new coronavirus relief act signed into law on December 27. For more information, please see: FAQ on Pandemic Unemployment Assistance (PUA) FAQ on Small Business Administration (SBA)...
Netflix Donates $25 Million to Combat Racism in Housing
Source: Real Estate Weekly Netflix wants to help end systemic racism in real estate. The streaming giant announced this week it was donating $25 million to a national effort to combat housing discrimination. Their funds are going to Enterprise Community Partners, a...
Legal Update
NAR reached an agreement with the Antitrust Division of the U.S. Department of Justice to make changes to the Code of Ethics and MLS Policies regarding providing information about commissions and MLS participation. The elements include (1) transparency to buyers about...