Vacant land scam prevalent in area
The Board office has received numerous regarding the vacant land scam. Individuals posing as owners are calling agents to list vacant lots. CAR has shared an excellent Quick Guide to help spot the red flags. The DRE has also put out an urgent Industry Advisory...
Monthly message from C.A.R. President Jennifer Branchini
Dear CAR Member, The past few days indeed have been challenging for our industry. As you know, last week, a Missouri jury found NAR and the co-defendants liable in the class action suit Burnett v. NAR et al. The jury in the case awarded damages to the plaintiffs in...
Wildfire Disclosure Report Available
FortressFire and C.A.R. have launched the Wildfire Disclosure Report (WFDR). C.A.R. recommends the report to help buyers, sellers, and their agents become better informed of wildfire risks – including regulatory compliance and insurability – minimizing confusion and...
Alert: Scammers Plotting to Sell Vacant Land Fraudulently
The FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center(link is external) warns that losses from real estate and rental scams are steadily increasing, reaching more than $396 million last year. Scammers are plotting elaborate schemes to dupe potential buyers, property owners and...
Expert Guidance to Improve Business
NAR Judgement Q&A
In the case of Burnett v. NAR et al, on October 31, the jury found NAR and the co-defendants liable. The plaintiffs claimed real estate commission rates are too high, buyer brokers are being paid too much and that NAR rules and corporate defendants’ practices lead to...
CCRE Blog: California Homelessness Study Highlights Root Causes & Solutions to the Ongoing Crisis
Did you know that the number of people experiencing homelessness in California tops 171,000, accounting for approximately 50 percent of the nation’s unsheltered population? The Center for California Real Estate (CCRE), an institute of C.A.R., spotlights the University...
NAR Offering Discount Codes to California REALTORS® to Attend NAR NXT
NAR is offering California REALTORS® two discount codes to attend its annual convention, NAR NXT, next month in Anaheim. Members who have not yet registered may register with the promo code DRIVE75 for $75 off a Premier Access Pass, One Day Pass or Expo Only Pass....
Learn About Lending And Down Payment Assistance From C.A.R.
So agents can prepare their clients for the 2024 housing market, we're going to share the latest lending and down payment options available at this very moment. The final STEPS Toward Homeownership virtual program of the year (December 6, 10 a.m. - 12:45 p.m.)...
C.A.R.’s 2024 New Laws Chart
C.A.R.’s 2024 New Laws chart, featuring laws that will most affect real estate agents, is now available. Among these are three disclosure laws, including the C.A.R.-sponsored Assembly Bill 1280 that will change up the information that is presented on the Natural...