by Heather | Mar 30, 2021 | C.A.R., TSBOR, TSMLS
On April 1,2021, new rules governing property tax portability will become effective. The changes enacted by Proposition 19, sponsored by the CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS®, are aimed at providing a significant tax benefit to your clients who are 55+, severely...
by Heather | Mar 29, 2021 | C.A.R., TSBOR, TSMLS
Welcome to the 54th issue of the California Coronavirus Weekly Recap newsletter. Before we get started with this week’s news, we want to remind you that we have updated our FAQs on Guidance for Employers, Pandemic Unemployment Assistance (PUA) and Direct...
by Heather | Mar 25, 2021 | C.A.R., TSBOR, TSMLS
According to the latest C.A.R. consumer survey, over half of all renters in California think you need at least 20 percent down to purchase a home. The reality is there are programs available that enable a purchase with a much lower down payment. Our STEPS program...
by Heather | Mar 24, 2021 | C.A.R., TSBOR, TSMLS
With the Legislature up and running in full force, here is an update on three C.A.R.-sponsored bills. Two of the bills focus on helping ensure transparency on the costs attached to housing and housing production. The third focuses on helping reduce the costs to...
by Heather | Mar 23, 2021 | C.A.R., TSBOR, TSMLS
Dear CAR Member, By the end of this decade, “California will be home to 10.8 million people age 60 and over – nearly twice as many as in 2010,” according to the State of California’s recently released Master Plan for Aging. That means starting on April 1,...
by Heather | Mar 22, 2021 | C.A.R.
Welcome to the 53rd issue of the California Coronavirus Weekly Recap newsletter. Before we get started with this week’s news, we want to remind you that we have updated our FAQs on Pandemic Unemployment Assistance (PUA) and Direct Payments and Other Relief. In This...
