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April sales and price report
C.A.R. reports April home sales increased 49.2 percent, median home price declined 36.5 percent. LOS ANGELES, CA - May 29, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — Home sales increased 49.2 percent in April in California compared with the same period a year ago, while the median price of an existing home declined 36.5 percent, the CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® (C.A.R.) reported today.
Entry-level housing affordability reached 69 percent
LOS ANGELES, CA - May 15, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — The percentage of households that could afford to buy an entry-level home in California stood at 69 percent in the first quarter of 2009, compared with 46 percent (revised) for the same period a year ago, according to a report released today by the CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® (C.A.R.).
March home sales increased 63.8 percent
C.A.R. reports March home sales increased 63.8 percent, median home price declined 39 percent. LOS ANGELES, CA - April 29, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — Home sales increased 63.8 percent in March in California compared with the same period a year ago, while the median price of an existing home declined 39 percent, the CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® (C.A.R.) reported today
C.A.R. launches 2009 consumer ad campaign
LOS ANGELES, CA - April 23, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — The CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® (C.A.R.) this week launched its 2009 consumer ad campaign, “Your Piece of California. Your Peace of Mind.” The goal of the campaign is to raise awareness of the REALTOR® brand and reinforce the professionalism of California REALTORS®, while addressing concerns home buyers and sellers may have about today’s market.
Southern California Home Buyer’s Fair this weekend
Thousands of potential home buyers are expected to converge this weekend for the second annual Southern California Home Buyer’s Fair at the Los Angeles Convention Center in downtown Los Angeles. The Southern California Home Buyer’s Fair, open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, April 18, and 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Sunday, April 19, features more than 50 educational “how-to” seminars designed to help home buyers navigate today’s real estate market with confidence and peace of mind.
San Mateo County AOR offers new member benefit
San Mateo County Association of REALTORS® Offers Clarus MarketMetrics® as a Member Benefit. LOS ANGELES, CA - April 07, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — Real Estate Business Services Inc. (REBS) today announced that the San Mateo County Association of REALTORS® (SAMCAR) signed an agreement to provide Clarus MarketMetrics® as a member benefit to its 2,700 REALTOR® members
C.A.R. launches Mortgage Protection Program for first-time home buyers
LOS ANGELES, CA - April 03, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) —The CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® (C.A.R.) today launched the C.A.R. Housing Affordability Fund Mortgage Protection Program (C.A.R.H.A.F. MPP) for first-time home buyers.
SILVAR Offers New Member Benefit
LOS ANGELES, CA - April 02, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — Real Estate Business Services Inc. (REBS) today announced that the Silicon Valley Association of REALTORS® (SILVAR) signed an agreement to provide Clarus™ MarketMetrics™ as a member benefit to its 3,800 REALTOR® members
February sales and price report
LOS ANGELES, CA - March 25, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — Home sales increased 83 percent in February in California compared with the same period a year ago, while the median price of an existing home declined 40.8 percent, the CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® (C.A.R.) reported today.“Home sales in California continue to be considerably stronger than the nationwide sales figures,” said C.A.R. President James Liptak.
C.A.R. opposes reduction in mortgage interest deduction
Last week, President Obama presented his proposed budget plan for fiscal year 2010. Included in the proposed plan is a provision to reduce the mortgage interest deduction for those earning more than $250,000.
State’s existing home sales increased 100.8 percent
LOS ANGELES, CA - February 27, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — Home sales increased 100.8 percent in January in California compared with the same period a year ago, while the median price of an existing home fell 40.5 percent, the CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® (C.A.R.) reported today
CALMLS launches calREDD Web site
CALMLS, the statewide Multiple Listing Service, launches calREDD™ Web site
LOS ANGELES, CA - February 25, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — CALMLS, the statewide Multiple Listing Service (MLS) initiative, has launched the calREDD™ (California Real Estate Dynamic Data) Web site
Entry-level housing affordability increases to 59 percent
LOS ANGELES, CA - February 19, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — The percentage of households that could afford to buy an entry-level home in California stood at 59 percent in the fourth quarter of 2008, compared with 33 percent for the same period a year ago, according to a report released today by the CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS
Oakland Association of REALTORS provides Clarus Investor and ePUBS for WINForms as member benefit
LOS ANGELES, CA - February 16, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — Real Estate Business Services Inc. (REBS) today announced that the Oakland Association of REALTORS® (OAR) signed an agreement to provide Clarus™ Investor™ and ePUBS for WINForms® as new member benefits
December sales and price report
C.A.R. reports sales increased 84.9 percent; median home price fell 41.5 percent in December
CALMLS names new partner and debuts new brand
CALMLS, the statewide MLS for California, names Concentric as its technology partner, secures $3 million line of credit, and debuts new brand
REBS, ForeclosureRadar to provide discount to C.A.R. members
Real Estate Business Services Inc., ForeclosureRadar™ Partner to Provide Exclusive Pricing to C.A.R. Members
November sales and price report
LOS ANGELES, CA - December 29, 2008 - (RealEstateRama) — Home sales increased 83.2 percent in November in California compared with the same period a year ago, while the median price of an existing home fell 41.8 percent, the CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® (C.A.R.)
C.A.R. reports sales increased 117.1 percent in October
LOS ANGELES, CA - December 11, 2008 - (RealEstateRama) — Home sales increased 117.1 percent in October in California compared with the same period a year ago, while the median price of an existing home fell 39.9 percent, the CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® (C.A.R.) reported today.
C.A.R. 2008 Survey of California Home Buyers
Home price declines, low mortgage rates motivating home buyers, according to C.A.R.’s “2008 Survey of California Home Buyers”. Seventy-seven percent of first-time home buyers say lower home prices played critical role in decision to purchase a home