by Heather | Sep 14, 2016 | C.A.R., Legal, TSBOR, TSMLS
The California Supreme Court heard oral arguments last Wednesday in a case, Horiike v. Coldwell Banker, that is being closely followed by the real estate industry, including C.A.R. “At its core, the Horiike case is an issue of a buyer not reading all of the...
by Heather | Sep 7, 2016 | Legal, TSBOR, TSMLS
Earlier this month, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) finalized measures that should help struggling borrowers. The new rule, most of which takes effect 12 months from publication (some parts in 18 months), provides certain borrowers with foreclosure...
by Heather | Aug 17, 2016 | C.A.R., Legal, TSBOR, TSMLS
Real estate professionals must materially participate in their rental activities in order to deduct rental losses according to the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals which interpreted Internal Revenue Code § 469 in Gragg v. United States of America; Internal Revenue...
by Heather | Aug 2, 2016 | C.A.R., Legal, TSBOR, TSMLS
C.A.R. members can access the Association’s Legal Hotline information using a FREE smartphone app. The app connects members to the Legal Hotline, Customer Service, social media quick links, and so much more. Now the app also provides estimated waiting times for the...
by Heather | Jun 29, 2016 | Legal, TSBOR, TSMLS
Using a drone to capture listing photos and videos or inspect properties is about to become significantly easier now that the federal government has finalized its long-awaited regulations over the commercial use of unmanned aerial systems. The final rule issued...
by Heather | Jun 16, 2016 | C.A.R., Legal, TSBOR, TSMLS
Don’t forget to take a look at this California Association of REALTORS® free member benefit. The C.A.R. Legal Hotline App connects you to C.A.R. Legal and gives you a quicker, more user friendly experience while in the field. The Legal Hotline App includes...
