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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.
C.A.R. reports June median price increased 13.6 percent; home sales decreased 4.2 percent
July 23, 2010 Posted by CAR
LOS ANGELES, CA - July 23, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) — Home sales decreased 4.2 percent in June in California compared with the same period a year ago, while the median price of an existing home rose 13.6 percent, the CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® (C.A.R.) reported today
C.A.R. members to receive exclusive offers on ForeclosureRadar iPhone application
July 16, 2010 Posted by CAR
LOS ANGELES, CA - July 16, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) — Real Estate Business Services Inc. (REBS) and ForeclosureRadar™ today announced a new agreement to provide members of the CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® (C.A.R.) with discounted pricing and an extended trial period on the ForeclosureRadar™ service, including ForeclosureRadar™’s new iPhone application. ForeclosureRadar™’s iPhone app, the first distressed-property app on the market, allows users to review the status of a foreclosure property and update their distressed-property tracking analysis from their mobile device.
Inman News partners with C.A.R. to provide daily news feed for AgentNTouch iPhone application
July 16, 2010 Posted by CAR
LOS ANGELES, CA - July 16, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) — The CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® (C.A.R.) and Inman News today announced that Inman News will provide the daily news feed for C.A.R.’s newest iPhone application, AgentNTouch™. The app is consumer-focused and features tips for buyers and sellers, real estate terminology, current mortgage rates, mortgage calculators, educational videos, and current real estate news. AgentNTouch™ also enables REALTORS® to personalize the app and send neighborhood, open house, and listing information to clients
Inglewood Board of REALTORS renews Clarus MarketMetrics member benefit
June 30, 2010 Posted by CAR
LOS ANGELES, CA - June 30, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) — Real Estate Business Services® Inc. (REBS®) today announced that the Inglewood Board of REALTORS® (IBOR) has signed a renewal agreement to provide Clarus MarketMetrics® as a member benefit to its more than 300 REALTOR® members. The Inglewood Board of REALTORS® uses Multi Regional Multiple Listings Service (MRMLS) as its multiple listing provider
C.A.R. reports May median price increased 23.2 percent; home sales increased 1.2 percent
June 23, 2010 Posted by CAR
LOS ANGELES, CA - June 23, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) — Home sales increased 1.2 percent in May in California compared with the same period a year ago, while the median price of an existing home rose 23.2 percent, the CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® (C.A.R.) reported today
calREDD Multiple Listing Service launches at Amador County Association of REALTORS
June 22, 2010 Posted by CAR
LOS ANGELES, CA - June 22, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) — calREDD® today announced that members of the Amador County Association of REALTORS® now can view properties for sale, place listings, prepare CMAs, and access agents for referrals via calREDD®, the multiple listing service(MLS), which officially launched in Jackson, Calif., today
Board of directors approves joining efforts of calREDD, MRMLS
June 15, 2010 Posted by CAR
LOS ANGELES, CA - June 15, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) — The board of directors of the CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® on June 12 approved a new structure for the statewide MLS that will merge the efforts of calREDD® with the Multi-Regional Multiple Listing Service Inc. (MRMLS)
Ventura County Coastal Association of REALTORS® renews Clarus MarketMetrics for additional three years
June 9, 2010 Posted by CAR
LOS ANGELES, CA - June 9, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) — Real Estate Business Services Inc. (REBS) today announced that the Ventura County Coastal Association of REALTORS® (VCCAR) has signed an agreement to provide Clarus MarketMetrics® as a free REALTOR® member benefit for an additional three years to its nearly 1,800 members.
Victor Valley Association of REALTORS® renews Clarus MarketMetrics for additional two years
June 8, 2010 Posted by CAR
LOS ANGELES, CA - June 8, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) — Real Estate Business Services Inc. (REBS) today announced that the Victor Valley Association of REALTORS® (VVAR) has signed an agreement to provide Clarus MarketMetrics® as a free MLS member benefit for an additional two years. Clarus MarketMetrics® retails for $240 for an annual subscription
Victory for consumers as California Senate approves SB 1178 extending anti-deficiency protection
June 4, 2010 Posted by CAR
LOS ANGELES, CA - June 4, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) — The California Senate this morning approved SB 1178 (D-Corbett) by a 30 to 4 vote, extending anti-deficiency protection for consumers who have refinanced their original mortgage loans and now are facing foreclosure. The CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® (C.A.R.) is the sponsor of the consumer protection legislation.
C.A.R. reports April median price increased 21 percent; home sales decreased 8.1 percent
May 25, 2010 Posted by CAR
LOS ANGELES, CA - May 25, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) — Home sales decreased 8.1 percent in April in California compared with the same period a year ago, while the median price of an existing home rose 21 percent, the CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® (C.A.R.) reported today
C.A.R. calls for swift passage of SB 1178 extending anti-deficiency protection for consumers
May 20, 2010 Posted by CAR
LOS ANGELES, CA - May 20, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) — The CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® (C.A.R.) is calling on California state senators to vote “yes” and approve SB 1178 (D-Corbett), which will extend anti-deficiency protection for consumers who have refinanced their original mortgage loans and now are facing foreclosure. C.A.R. is the sponsor of the legislation
CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS issues alert to warn consumers about liability associated with refinanced mortgages
May 19, 2010 Posted by CAR
LOS ANGELES, CA - May 19, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) — Facing the possibility of foreclosure, California homeowners may be hit with more than just losing their homes. Due to a loophole in state law, they also can be sued by their lender. For people who have refinanced a property, even if the money is used for home improvements, there is no protection should the borrower default on a mortgage that’s greater than the property’s value. Called a “deficiency” liability, under current California law, the lender can sue the former homeowner for the amount of the deficiency even after taking back the property
C.A.R. reports entry-level housing affordability at 66 percent in the first quarter of 2010
May 14, 2010 Posted by CAR
LOS ANGELES, CA - May 14, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) — The percentage of households that could afford to buy an entry-level home in California stood at 66 percent in the first quarter of 2010, compared with 69 percent for the same period a year ago
Californians invited to share “Your Piece of California” stories via Facebook, Twitter
May 11, 2010 Posted by CAR
LOS ANGELES, CA - May 11, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) — Californians have an opportunity to share what living here means to them as part of the CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS®’ “Your Piece of California. Your Peace of Mind.” 2010 Consumer Advertising Campaign.
