by Heather | Dec 9, 2014 | C.A.R., NAR, TSBOR, TSMLS
C.A.R. strongly urges all California REALTORS® to respond to NAR’s Call-for-Action in support of extending the federal income tax exemption on mortgage debt forgiven in a short sale or loan modification. C.A.R. sponsored legislation in 2011 and worked with the IRS and...
by Heather | Dec 8, 2014 | C.A.R., TSBOR, TSMLS
A recent survey found that 46 percent of consumers believe it is important that their current home or next home they purchase be equipped with smart home technology. The survey, conducted by ERA Real Estate and HGTV, also found that while consumers see the value in...
by Heather | Dec 5, 2014 | Paragon, TSMLS
Every Tuesday at 1p CT, Paragon offers brief and focused webinars with interactive training on various Paragon topics. Click here to view the calendar and register
by Heather | Dec 5, 2014 | C.A.R., TSBOR, TSMLS
A new study by J.D. Power found that first-time home buyers report challenges with understanding the mortgage process and the options that are available to them. Among survey respondents purchasing a home, 58 percent are first-time home buyers. Lack of experience...
by Heather | Nov 19, 2014 | C.A.R., Legal, TSBOR, TSMLS
Please take time to review the following new or revised Member Legal Q&As. The C.A.R. Legal Page is one of the most visited pages of the C.A.R. website and provides valuable legal information for your practice. Fictitious Business Names Q&A (revised October...
by Heather | Nov 17, 2014 | C.A.R., TSBOR, TSMLS
Talking Points … Mortgage applications dropped again this week, falling 2.6 percent from one week earlier, according to data from the Mortgage Bankers Association’s Weekly Mortgage Applications Survey for the week ending October 31, 2014). The Market Composite Index,...
