by Heather | Dec 18, 2013 | C.A.R., TSMLS
by Heather | Dec 16, 2013 | C.A.R., TSBOR, TSMLS
Talking Points … According to the CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS®’ (C.A.R.) “2013 Renter Survey,” renters continue to hold homeownership in high esteem, and it remains a goal for the majority of them. Nearly three-quarters of renters rated homeownership as...
by Heather | Dec 5, 2013 | C.A.R., TSBOR, TSMLS
C.A.R.’s November 2013 Standard Forms Release will be available the week of November 25. We have 3 new and 23 newly revised standard forms that REALTORS® will be able to access through zipForm®. We will provide a new Seller Multiple Counter Offer (SMCO) for a...
by Heather | Dec 3, 2013 | C.A.R., TSBOR, TSMLS
Talking Points … According to the CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® (C.A.R.), California home sales declined for the third straight month in October, while sales of condominiums and townhomes continued to be strong. Economic uncertainty surrounding last month’s...
by Heather | Nov 29, 2013 | C.A.R., Legal, TSBOR, TSMLS
CAR has been working with California Sen. Barbara Boxer to protect distressed homeowners from debt relief income tax associated with a short sale in California. As part of this effort, Sen. Boxer requested the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) to provide guidance on...
by Heather | Nov 28, 2013 | Legal, TSBOR, TSMLS
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has recently started taking enforcement actions against illegal referral fees in violation of the federal Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act (RESPA). This serves as a good reminder for real estate agents to understand...
