CAR
Leading the way...® in California real estate for more than 100 years, the CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® (C.A.R.) is one of the largest state trade organizations in the United States, with nearly 155,000 members dedicated to the advancement of professionalism in real estate. C.A.R. is headquartered in Los Angeles.
Contact:
Los Angeles - Executive Office:
525 South Virgil Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90020-1403
Phone: (213) 739-8200
Fax: (213) 480-7724
Media:
Mark Giberson
Phone: (213) 739-8304.
California REALTORS® commend FHFA, Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac on new short sale policies
April 18, 2012 Posted by CAR
LOS ANGELES, CA – April 18, 2012 – (RealEstateRama) — The CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® (C.A.R.) applauds yesterday’s announcement by the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) to streamline the short sale process to help more homeowners avoid foreclosure. The move calls for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to develop enhanced and aligned strategies for facilitating short sales, deeds-in-lieu, and deeds-for-lease.
March home sales and price report
April 18, 2012 Posted by CAR
LOS ANGELES, CA – April 18, 2012 – (RealEstateRama) — California home sales declined in March from February’s pace, while the median home price snapped a 16-month annual price decline and posted its first year-over-year gain, the CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® (C.A.R.).
C.A.R.’s 2012 Champions of Home ad campaign starts
April 18, 2012 Posted by CAR
LOS ANGELES, CA – April 18, 2012 – (RealEstateRama) — Building on the success of its 2011 campaign theme – “California REALTORS®. Champions of Home.” – the CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® (C.A.R.) will continue its popular advertising campaign for 2012, featuring real consumers speaking from the heart instead of scripted actors, which struck an emotional chord among viewers.
C.A.R. applauds CA Congressional members’ letter to FHFA
April 9, 2012 Posted by CAR
LOS ANGELES, CA – April 9, 2012 – (RealEstateRama) — California Congressman Gary Miller (R-Brea), along with 18 other members of California’s congressional delegation, issued a letter last week to Edward J. DeMarco, acting director of the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA), urging DeMarco to refrain from implementing the agency’s “REO Initiative” pilot program in California because it would negatively impact California’s housing market and raise costs for taxpayers.
California pending home sales climb from previous month and year; tight inventory in distressed market persists
March 27, 2012 Posted by CAR
LOS ANGELES, CA – March 27, 2012 – (RealEstateRama) — Pending home sales in California gained ground for the second consecutive month in February, while the share of equity sales posted higher after two months of decline, the CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® (C.A.R.) reported today.
Scenic Coast Association of REALTORS® offers Clarus MarketMetrics® as a member benefit
March 27, 2012 Posted by CAR
LOS ANGELES, CA – March 27, 2012 – (RealEstateRama) — Real Estate Business Services® (REBS®) today announced that the Scenic Coast Association of REALTORS® signed an agreement to provide Clarus MarketMetrics® as a member benefit to its more than 290 REALTOR® members.
C.A.R. joins with U.S. Treasury to offer “Help for Homeowners” in Sacramento and Los Angeles
March 21, 2012 Posted by CAR
LOS ANGELES, CA – March 21, 2012 – (RealEstateRama) — The CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® (C.A.R.) has joined with the U.S. Department of the Treasury to help distressed homeowners move toward a solution to their mortgage problems at two events this week
California home sales post higher in February; inventory remains low
March 15, 2012 Posted by CAR
LOS ANGELES, CA – March 15, 2012 – (RealEstateRama) — Recent improvements in the overall economy, combined with extremely low interest rates lifted California home sales from both the prior month and year in February, according to data from the CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® (C.A.R.). The median price dipped from January but is beginning to show signs of stabilization.
C.A.R. partners with Plaxo to help REALTORS® manage contacts across multiple devices
March 13, 2012 Posted by CAR
LOS ANGELES, CA – March 13, 2012 – (RealEstateRama) — The CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® (C.A.R.) today announced it is partnering with Plaxo, creators of an easy-to-use online address book solution, to offer the management and synchronization of contacts and address books across multiple platforms, devices, and Web mail services to its REALTOR® members through the C.A.R. Member Discounts Program.
January Pending Home Sales Index
February 24, 2012 Posted by CAR
LOS ANGELES, CA – February 24, 2012 – (RealEstateRama) — Pending home sales in California climbed in January from both the previous month and the previous year, according to data collected by the CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® (C.A.R.). Additionally, distressed home sales rose in January, comprising about half of all homes sold
C.A.R. sponsors AB1711, energy retrofits bill
February 17, 2012 Posted by CAR
LOS ANGELES, CA – February 17, 2012 – (RealEstateRama) — In a continuing effort to reduce consumers’ costs associated with purchasing a home, the CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® (C.A.R.) is sponsoring Assembly Bill 1711, which will clearly define what constitutes an energy efficiency retrofit that would “unreasonably or unnecessarily” affect a home purchase.
January California home sales, median price dip, C.A.R. reports
February 15, 2012 Posted by CAR
LOS ANGELES, CA – February 15, 2012 – (RealEstateRama) — California home sales declined from both the prior month and year in January, according to data from the CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® (C.A.R.). The median price also was lower, primarily due to a sales increase in the distressed market
Q4 2011 Housing Affordability Index
February 13, 2012 Posted by CAR
LOS ANGELES, CA – February 13, 2012 – (RealEstateRama) — California’s housing affordability rose to its highest level in fourth-quarter 2011, matching a record high set in 2009, thanks to lower home prices and record-low interest rates, the CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® (C.A.R.) reported today.
C.A.R. applauds Obama’s proposal to help troubled homeowners
February 8, 2012 Posted by CAR
LOS ANGELES, CA – February 8, 2012 – (RealEstateRama) — The CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS®’ (C.A.R.) applauds President Obama’s proposal to help millions of underwater homeowners who are current on their mortgage to refinance.
California pending home sales lower in December; distressed sales rise as lenders push through more REOs, short sales, C.A.R. reports
January 25, 2012 Posted by CAR
LOS ANGELES, CA – January 25, 2012 – (RealEstateRama) — The CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS®’ (C.A.R.) Pending Home Sales Index dropped as expected between November and December, tracking the annual seasonal slowdown. However, the index was higher than a year ago for the eighth straight month, a trend that bodes well for the start of the spring home-buying season. C.A.R. also reported that sales of distressed properties increased in December, as lenders pushed to close REOs and short sales to move them off their balance sheets before the end of the year.
