California Association of REALTORS® News Updates
Here For You... The CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® forms library is getting an update. On March 25, there will be the following updates to the Forms Library: Two new forms: And two revised forms: Available in zipForms. To preview a list of the new and revised forms, visit the link below.Continue reading
The Anticipated Broker Compensation Disclosure (C.A.R. Form “ABCD”) is an excellent way to inform the buyer about the buyer broker’s compensation, and it can help to confirm the parties’ negotiations and discussions about compensation. C.A.R.’s Attorneys put together a three-page guide explaining what our members need to know about the...Continue reading
February 28, 2024: Caravan Meeting Rick Bonyadi: Greg Astorian: GAOR Government Affairs Director Topics December 13, 2023: Caravan Meeting Rick Bonyadi: November 22, 2023: Caravan Meeting NAR’s 2023 Buyer / Seller Survey Results: Presentation Slides by Sevak Sohrabian. September 27, 2023: Caravan Meeting In case you missed our Caravan Meeting...
Each year in the spring we join the California Association of REALTORS® and members from all over the state and converge upon Sacramento for Legislative Day. This year we met with our State Legislators in Sacramento and shared in other fantastic activities during our visit. Members of the Glendale Association of REALTORS®...Continue reading
Each year in the spring we join the California Association of REALTORS® and members from all over the state and converge upon Sacramento for Legislative Day. This year we will meet with our State Legislators in Sacramento and other fantastic activities on May 2-4, and we hope you can be a part...Continue reading
In case you missed us… Here is the presentation given at our Economic Forum Jordan Levine VP and Chief Economist, CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® Jordanl@car.org ⭳ Slide Presentation for GAOR (download) View All Images Here Glendale is happy to launch our first State of the Market. Admission is free and...Continue reading
Financing the Dream of Homeownership Did you know over half of all renters in California thought you needed at least 20% down to purchase a home (C.A.R. 2019 Renter’s Survey)? The reality is there are programs available that enable a purchase with much lower down payments. This program brings relevant...Continue reading
Legal Update There are lots of misconceptions out there about the new buyer representation forms and especially a new provision that was added to the RPA in December 2022. This article attempts to correct some of those common misconceptions. Misconception # 1. Buyer representation agreements are required by law starting...
January 9, 20231:30 p.m. 20 paragraphs in the RPA have new or revised language effective December 20, 2022. Are you aware of them all? Nine other forms were also revised. Two new forms were created, too. Are you aware of them and the impact they could have on a sales...
Financing the Dream of Homeownership The STEPS Toward Homeownership program has been cut down into digestible sections providing resources for REALTORS® to educate renters, prospective first-time homebuyers, clients who have had a prior foreclosure or short sale, and Baby Boomers interested in helping their children or grandchildren become responsible homeowners....Continue reading