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,...
Fighting for the Future of Real Estate
MAY 12, 2020 REALTOR PARTY NEWS, REALTOR PARTY NEWS Our first-ever virtual REALTORS® Legislative Meetings are coming to a close with more than 26,000 registered attendees! I want to thank you for participation and feedback throughout these...
FHFA Extends Flexibilities for Fannie, Freddie Customers
The Federal Housing Finance Agency has extended a number of loan origination flexibilities for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac customers, most of which are extended to at least June 30. Extensions include: alternative appraisals on purchase and rate term refinance loans;...
C.A.R. President Announces Support of the Family Home Protection & Fairness in Property Tax Initiative
Dear CAR Member, During this COVID-19 pandemic, we are facing some of the biggest challenges in a generation, experiencing severe stress and uncertainty with our businesses, our families and our way of life. Our daily lives have changed overnight, and as we prepare to...
Need to Setup Your C.A.R. Member Discount?
Here are the instructions to access your CAR Member Discount options: Once logged in on store.car.org, select your name in the top right corner (next to log out). Select the yellow “Enter Your C.A.R. Member Login for Discount Pricing” button Next screen, enter your...
CAR – California Coronavirus Update
Welcome to the eighth issue of C.A.R.’s newsletter recapping the last week’s worth of news on the coronavirus outbreak in California. Before we get started on the news, we want to make sure you’re caught up on the new resources we’ve put out in the past week to help...
TSMLS Adopts NAR Clear Cooperation Policy
As of May 1st, the Tahoe Sierra MLS has adopted the NAR Clear Cooperation Policy. The new policy is mandatory. That means that all REALTOR owned MLSs are required by NAR to adopt the policy into their rules in order to continue stay within the bounds of their NAR...
PUA Applications Now Open
REALTORS® can apply for PUA through the California Employment Development Department (EDD). PUA, a key component of the CARES Act, expands unemployment benefits eligibility to business owners, self-employed workers and independent contractors, including most...
Statewide and Regional Market Updates
Tune in as C.A.R.'s Deputy Chief Economist walks you through the latest economic and housing market outlook for Southern California, Bay Area and Central Valley. and Central Valley. Southern California Housing Market...