by Heather | Sep 23, 2015 | C.A.R., TSBOR, TSMLS
Talking Points … The National Association of Home Builders/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index continued its steady rise in September with a one point increase to a level of 62, thereby reflecting an increase in optimism among the nation’s homebuilders. This new...
by Heather | Sep 22, 2015 | C.A.R., TSBOR, TSMLS
What’s one of the most difficult parts of a REALTOR®’s job? Managing a seller’s expectations about the value of his/her home, says international trainer, speaker and coach Jackie Leavenworth – better known as “Coach Jackie.” Here are six tips from Jackie that may help...
by Heather | Sep 17, 2015 | C.A.R., TSBOR, TSMLS
In late September, C.A.R.’s Find a REALTOR® search at http://realtors.car.org will replace the current member profiles with profiles from Realtor.com. All C.A.R. members are highly encouraged to claim and update their new profile on the Realtor.com website prior to...
by Heather | Sep 16, 2015 | C.A.R., TSBOR, TSMLS
by Heather | Sep 15, 2015 | C.A.R., NAR, TSBOR, TSMLS
C.A.R. has issued a statewide Call for Action asking California REALTORS® to contact their Member of Congress to oppose a proposal to tax mortgages to pay for highways. This provision was included in the Senate version of the long-term Transportation bill. While the...
by Heather | Sep 14, 2015 | C.A.R., TSBOR, TSMLS
Talking Points … Appraiser opinions of home values were 2.65 percent lower than homeowner estimates in August, according to Quicken Loans’ National Home Price Perception Index (HPPI). Homeowner estimates of their home’s value exceeded appraiser opinions by a wider...
