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...
Never Lose a Client or Referral Again
Success in 2024 requires action now. With real estate sales volumes low, you need smart strategies to ensure you never lose a client or referral again. The market forecast for 2024 is looking grim but there are always homeowners who need to buy and sell....
HUD Announces Changes to FHA Financing
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) announced it would expand access to FHA financing for homes with or that plan to have accessory dwelling units (ADUs). Beginning immediately: • Homebuyers will be able to use 75% of an existing ADUs rental...
Governor Newsom Signs C.A.R.-Sponsored Legislation
Governor Gavin Newsom has signed C.A.R.-sponsored legislation, AB 225 (Grayson), which will update the state’s Residential Environmental Hazards Booklet to include information on wildfires and other hazards. Risks associated with wildfires, climate change, and sea...
A special message from C.A.R. President Jennifer Branchini
Dear CAR Member, As I begin to wind down my term as C.A.R. president, I want to say how honored I am to have served as your president in a year that has not been without challenges ― from a shifting market to industry and organizational challenges. I’m sure you’ve all...
Governor Newsom Signs AB 255
Governor Gavin Newsom has signed C.A.R.-sponsored legislation to update the state’s Residential Environmental Hazards Booklet to include information on wildfires and other hazards. Risks associated with wildfires, climate change, and sea level rise have increased over...
New Episode: Unlocking California Politics – Unlocking California Insurance
A new episode of C.A.R.’s Unlocking California Politics podcast is now available. Part two of Unlocking California Insurance features C.A.R. SVP of Government Affairs Sanjay Wagle, United Policyholders Executive Director Amy Bach, and Independent Insurance Agents and...
C.A.R.’s Housing Affordability Fund to Provide Additional Funding
In a continuing effort to address California’s growing housing affordability crisis and racial homeownership divide, C.A.R.’s Housing Affordability Fund (HAF) will provide another $500,000 in closing cost assistance for eligible first-time California homebuyers from...
A monthly message from C.A.R. President Jennifer Branchini
Dear CAR member, Many of you have been affected by the insurance problems our state is facing with many large carriers deciding to stop issuing new policies. This has impacted many of your clients as they struggle to get homeowner’s insurance or are forced to obtain...