Here For You... 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...Continue reading
Free Virtual Event For C.A.R. MembersApril 11, 2023 This single-day fair housing event will feature exciting keynote speakers, industry leaders, and practitioners with deep experience working to expand homeownership opportunities. You’ll learn critical business tools for California’s diverse markets, fair housing basics, and have an opportunity to find out more...Continue reading
NAR and CRMLS are among several defendants in lawsuits regarding the MLS. The plaintiffs are arguing that the way the MLS is structured violates U.S. antitrust laws. However, NAR believes these cases are without merit and the boards will eventually prevail. In the meantime, there is a long road of...Continue reading
Investment Real Estate & 1031 Tax Deferred Exchange February’s CRE Mixer will cover the topic of the Investment Real Estate & 1031 Tax Deferred Exchange. Our presenter will be Exchange Resources, Inc. Our subject matter expert presenting will be Phil Atwan, Senior Vice President, Exchange Resources, Inc. Phil is co-founder...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...
Building an ADU comes with complications, according to the L.A. Times. Among other things, property taxes will go up substantially, and the city’s rent control laws may apply to the new ADU as well as the existing single-family home on the property. Mona Field, who built an ADU next to...Continue reading
GAOR is glad to continue hosting this very successful (standing-room-only) GAOR CRE Mixer! Your host of ceremonies will continue to be Arthur Mangassarian. Due To Hazardous Rain Damage At The GAOR Office… The GAOR Commercial Real Estate Mixer Has Physically Moved To… Inter Valley Escrow Office This is a New...Continue reading
GAOR Office Will Be Closed January 16 in Observance of Dr. Martin Luther King! Have a Safe Holiday Weekend.
CRMLS Compliance Top Violations Overview | 2023 General Sessions Avoid the common pitfalls that many agents catch themselves in when it comes to compliance matters with MLS listings in Matrix. CRMLS has seen an uptick in cases requiring disciplinary action and they have also had inquiries from members asking when...Continue reading
Be sure to attend this ZOOM Meeting to win a CutCo utility knife! Join us and get acquainted with Deanna Scortino (The Knife Gal) of CUTCO Closing Gifts as she discusses the importance of retaining clients. ABOUT DEANNA SCORTINO: Deanna Scortino recently celebrated her 24-year work anniversary with Cutco! No...Continue reading