by Heather | Jan 10, 2023 | C.A.R., TSBOR, TSMLS
The California Department of Insurance recently posted a new web page for Wildfire Data and Analysis, a “one-stop” resource for wildfire information. Under Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara, the Department has increased its collection of data in order to inform...
by Heather | Dec 14, 2022 | C.A.R., TSBOR, TSMLS
There are many different reasons why so many decided on a real estate career, from it being a flexible career option for those seeking balance and autonomy, to the clients, the lifestyle it provides, and the income potential. Despite it being a hot career choice for...
by Heather | Nov 7, 2022 | C.A.R., TSBOR, TSMLS
C.A.R. has received many calls and requests for information about fire hardening and defensible space laws. As a reminder, C.A.R. created the following informational tools to help members and their clients better understand the fire hardening and defensible...
by Heather | Oct 25, 2022 | C.A.R., TSBOR, TSMLS
C.A.R. launched two new member benefits that are accessible to members from the REALTOR® Secure Transaction dashboard: California Rental Listing Service, powered by Rental Beast – this new member benefit will provide members access to the California rental...
by Heather | Oct 19, 2022 | Legal, TSBOR, TSMLS
C.A.R. applauds the “More Homes on the Market Act,” introduced recently by House Representatives Jimmy Panetta (D-CA) and Mike Kelly (R-PA). The bipartisan bill increases the capital gain exclusion amounts on the sale of a principal residence to $500,000 for single...
by Heather | Oct 17, 2022 | C.A.R., Legal, TSBOR, TSMLS
Governor Newsom had until September 30th to sign or veto bills on his desk. Of the 1,166 pieces of legislation sent to the Governor in the 2022 Session, he signed 997 and vetoed 169. Of those he signed, several are C.A.R. priority bills. They include two sponsored...