C.A.R. Speaks Out for Values of Inclusion and Equality
Dear CAR Member, Two years ago, C.A.R. celebrated the signing of the Civil Rights Act of 1968. This signing marked the start of a long – as yet unfinished – journey toward granting all individuals equal opportunities with respect to shelter, regardless of race,...
Reopening Roadmap Status of Placer, Nevada, El Dorado Counties and Town of Truckee
With Federal, State, and local jurisdictions all making pronouncements on the matter, we can all turn to NAR for Federal guidelines, CAR for Statewide aspects, but we’re best positioned to follow the local jurisdictions efforts to reopen our economy in a safe and...
FAQ: Industry Guidance on Reopening Real Estate Brokerage Offices
Can I re-open my real estate office workplace? Yes, unless there are stricter rules in your city and/or county that prevent you from re-opening. California currently is in “Stage 2” of its re-opening plan following Governor Newsom’s March 19, 2020...
Keeping Rental Messaging Streamlined during COVID-19
Communication is vital in the real estate industry, especially when marketing, showing and closing a rental property. Leasing agents and renters reach out to each other to clarify income history, employment details, and reference checks. Communication becomes...
ICYMI: California Coronavirus Weekly Update
Please take a moment to catch up on everything C.A.R. has been working on: We have developed new Best Practices Guidelines for Real Estate During COVID-19 in response to the COVID-19 Industry Guidance for Real Estate Transactions issued earlier this month by the...
Complying with the Industry Guidance Showing Rules
Step 1: Adopt a “Prevention Plan.” You may use C.A.R. Document BPPP, Best Practices Guidelines/Prevention Plan for Showings (available within the COVID library in zipForm®), for this purpose. The BPPP should be signed by the broker/office manager and agreed to by all...
Fresh Perspective for Property Management
Now more than ever, understanding the challenges facing the rental industry is important. And if there’s one source that knows the property management world, it’s C.A.R. Visit the new Property Management and Leasing Resource Center to find the latest tools, articles,...
FHFA Announces Payment Deferral for Homeowners in Forbearance Plans
To help homeowners who are in COVID-19 related forbearance, the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) has announced that Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac (the Enterprises) are making available a new payment deferral option. The payment deferral option allows borrowers, who...
California Coronavirus Weekly Update
May 19, 2020 - Welcome to the 10th issue of the Coronavirus Weekly Recap newsletter. Before we get started on this week’s news, we want to make sure you’re aware of what C.A.R. has been working on: To help you comply with the government’s industry guidance for...
Help Spread the Word About C.A.R.’s Tribute to California
From CAR: Last week, CAR launched a new advertising campaign that pays tribute to the incredible resiliency of the people of California during this extremely difficult time. We have been so gratified to see your overwhelmingly positive response to the commercials,...