Glide Update – Feature Announcement
The Glide Team is excited to announce a redesign of the Glide interface, designed to make using Glide easier and more intuitive. Here’s what’s new: Design elements to provide a more intuitive navigation across the transaction A left hand navigation...
CAR Legal Update
Three-Year Investigation Shines Spotlight on Unequal Treatment and Steering by Real Estate Agents A three-year investigation uncovered rampant unequal treatment and steering of potential minority homebuyers by real estate agents on Long Island. The...
A message from C.A.R. President Jeanne Radsick
Dear CAR Member, As you may know, the state’s housing crisis continues to be the top issue California voters care about heading into next year’s election. The CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® is leading efforts to address California’s housing crisis at...
REALTOR® Party Leaders Plan for 2020
Last week, more than 500 REALTOR® Party leaders gathered in Austin, Texas, for the 2020 REALTOR® Party Training Conference. This conference was special for a number of reasons. While it was a great opportunity to connect and network, this annual conference is also an...
Form CCPA Bundled with Agency Disclosure, Should be Provided to Clients
The California Consumer Privacy Act (“CCPA”), which goes into effect on January 1, imposes certain obligations on “3rd party” companies that are otherwise exempt from the law. This would include many brokers, regardless of their size or data use, if they have...
iBuyers are Not Coming – They’re Already Here
iBuyers are a growing part of the real estate market!. Selling homes in regions where iBuyers are most active can bring different challenges. Do you know how to talk to clients who are considering this option? Are you familiar with instant offer platforms? Maybe...
Affordability Top Concern as Economists Deliver 2020 Outlook
At its first-ever Real Estate Forecast Summit on Wednesday, the National Association of REALTORS® released a consensus forecast from 14 leading economists in the housing and finance industries, projecting continued but slowing growth in 2020....
Caps Removed for VA Loan Limits
Veterans may be eligible to buy larger homes in pricier communities—still without a down payment—starting next year. Those taking out Veteran Affairs–backed mortgages will find caps removed on what they can spend in 2020. The Blue Water Navy Veterans Act of...
One Cool Thing
C.A.R. Commends Move to Expedite Wildfire Victims’ Claims
The CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® (C.A.R.) issued the following statement in response to California Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara’s request for the expedition of claims handling for California’s wildfire victims: “We are pleased that...