by Heather | Aug 13, 2013 | C.A.R., TSBOR, TSMLS
Talking Points … An affordability index published by the CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® reveals that just 44 percent of California residents were able to afford the median-priced home at the end of the first quarter. In comparison, during the same period last...
by Heather | Aug 12, 2013 | C.A.R., TSBOR, TSMLS
CAR has released a revised standard form Residential Listing Agreement (Form RLA) that includes a disclosure regarding the benefits of marketing properties through the Multiple Listing Service (MLS). Existing listing agreements are still valid contracts, but CAR...
by Heather | Aug 8, 2013 | C.A.R., TSBOR, TSMLS
CAR Legal has released a new member benefit: The “Small Claims Court Assistance Manual for REALTORS® and Their Clients: Helpful Hints for How to Make Your Case in Court.” The purpose of this manual is to help REALTORS® and their clients prepare for and present a case...
by Heather | Aug 8, 2013 | C.A.R., TSBOR, TSMLS
Talking Points … U.S. house price appreciation continued in May 2013, rising 0.7 percent on a seasonally adjusted basis from the previous month, according to the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) monthly House Price Index (HPI). In comparison to levels from a year...
by Heather | Aug 7, 2013 | C.A.R., TSBOR, TSMLS
Beginning Aug. 3, for one week only, California REALTORS® can save up to 45 percent on ticketed events when registering for CALIFORNIA REALTOR® EXPO 2013. This year, C.A.R. is refreshing the entire EXPO show format with new session content, new speakers, and a new...
by Heather | Aug 5, 2013 | C.A.R., TSBOR, TSMLS
