Monthly Message for CAR President, Don Faught

With housing prices on the rise for the past several months, I don’t need to tell you that we’re finally seeing a turnaround in the housing market. However, looming tax reform could soon put a halt to it. In late June, the U.S. Senate announced plans to adopt a “blank...

CAR Market Matters

Talking Points … There has been a significant reduction in time on market compared with a year ago due to increased market competition, according to the CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS®’ June 2013 resale housing report.  Homes sold in a median of 27.7 days in June...

10 CAR Education Member Benefits

C.A.R. Education classes can help you build and grow your real estate business by arming you with an elevated understanding of niche markets, special groups of buyers, and specific property types. Your reputation as a knowledgeable real estate professional is...

Eight Tips for an Office on Wheels

How do you manage a business when your office is on wheels? For many busy real estate professionals, your car often does double-duty as your office. The key to an effective mobile office is setting yourself up with the right tools in advance.  These tips can help...

CAR Market Matters

Talking Points … For the sixth consecutive month, at least 70 percent of metro housing markets have been classified by the National Association of Home Builders as “improving.” A market is classified as “improving” if there are increases in housing permits, employment...

New CAR Forms Release

Please be advised, CAR will release new forms later this month. The following forms will be revised the week of July 29, 2013: NEW! SELI –   Seller Instruction to Exclude Listing From Internet NEW! SELM –Seller Instruction to Exclude Listing From The Multiple Listing...