Take Ownership of Flood Insurance, Protect Homeowners

After nearly a year, we continue to see recovery and rebuilding efforts in Gulf Coast states, Puerto Rico and U.S. Virgin Islands resulting from Hurricanes Harvey and Irma. This year, we’ve already seen flooding along the Mississippi River and in Ellicott City, Md. As...

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CAR Market Matters

Talking Points Mortgage application volume rose 2.5 percent last week, seasonally adjusted, compared with the previous week. The increase was driven entirely by purchase applications. Total volume is 4.3 percent lower than a year ago, according to the Mortgage Bankers...

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Help Extend the NFIP Now

The National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) will expire on July 31, denying necessary insurance coverage to homeowners and buyers in more than 20,000 communities nationwide. Congress must act now to reform and extend the NFIP.      Take action...

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CAR Market Matters

Talking Points Total mortgage application volume decreased 0.5 percent on a seasonally adjusted basis compared with the previous week, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association. Volume was 13.5 percent lower than the same week one year ago. Applications to...

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Placement of Temporary Open House Directional Signs

CalTrans Sign Placement Policy The California Department of Transportation asks that a reminder be distributed to our members regarding placement restrictions for temporary Open House directional signs. The CalTrans sign placement policy is strong and unambiguous. It...

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CAR Market Matters

Talking Points Total mortgage application volume fell 4.9 percent, seasonally adjusted, last week compared with the previous week, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association.  There were 12 percent fewer applications compared with the same week one year ago....

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