by Heather | Feb 4, 2014 | C.A.R., TSBOR
The core document for the vast majority of REALTORS’® business in California, the C.A.R. California Residential Purchase Agreement and Joint Escrow Instructions (RPA), is scheduled for revision in November 2014. An RPA Study Group made up of REALTORS® from around the...
by Heather | Jan 31, 2014 | C.A.R., TSBOR, TSMLS
Talking Points … According to the CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® (C.A.R.), California sales for the year were down 5.9 percent from 2012 as tight housing inventory and higher home prices squeezed out would-be buyers. Overall, sales fell for the fifth straight...
by Heather | Jan 23, 2014 | C.A.R., TSBOR, TSMLS
Talking Points … Mortgage applications increased by 2.6 percent for the week ending Jan. 3, according to index ratings from the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA). In addition, the MBA’s refinance index escalated 5 percent from the previous week after falling by 9...
by Heather | Jan 21, 2014 | C.A.R., TSBOR, TSMLS
Statutory Update to the LR form. Just a reminder, the Residential Lease or Month-to-Month Rental Agreement form was updated December 13, 2013 to comply with a new law regarding the maintenance of smoke detectors which took effect on January 1, 2014. Please make sure...
by Heather | Jan 20, 2014 | C.A.R., TSBOR, TSMLS
by Heather | Jan 16, 2014 | C.A.R., TSBOR, TSMLS
At the heart of every California REALTORS®’ transaction is zipForm®. This versatile program offers flexibility of use both in the office and on the go, online or offline. 2014 offers new benefits for zipForm®, and many ways you can customize your account to fit your...
