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Roadmap Released for a ‘Smart from the Start’ #CleanEnergy Future in California Desert

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) finalized the first phase of theDesert Renewable Energy Conservation Plan (DRECP) on public lands, a conservation strategy developed by the state of California, the federal government and conservation stakeholders, including Defenders of Wildlife. The plan identifies smart from the start areas for renewable energy development that avoids or minimizes adverse effects on wildlife.

Simone Robinson Joins BRIDGE Housing as VP of Human Resources

She has expertise in planning, designing, implementing and evaluating all aspects of the human resources function, including strategic planning, systems and training to support organizational goals. Previously, Ms. Robinson was Director of HR for Bracket Global, a leading clinical trial technology and specialty services provider with more than 500 employees worldwide. Earlier, she was head of human resources for S.F.

Next Step for 1950 Mission Affordable Housing in San Francisco

Co-developers Mission Housing Development Corporation and BRIDGE Housing will submit a conditional use authorization application for 1950 Mission Street to the San Francisco Planning Commission. The application, which requires no zoning changes, includes design concepts that continue to be fine-tuned through an extensive community engagement process.

Dual agency in real estate transactions case to be heard by California Supreme Court...

Next week, the California Supreme Court will hear oral arguments in a case, Horiike v. Coldwell Banker, that is being closely followed by the real estate industry, the CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® (C.A.R.) said

FIRST REGIONAL HOMELESS AND DISABLED VETERANS HOUSING OPENS IN RANCHO CORDOVA, CA

Mercy Housing, Veterans Resource Centers of America (VRC), the City of Rancho Cordova and the County of Sacramento announced the opening of Mather Veterans Village, the first permanent supportive housing for homeless and disabled veterans in the Sacramento region. After breaking ground in late 2014, Phase I of the project is complete and all 50 homes are occupied by veterans and their families. Mather Veterans Village is the first of three phases of critically needed veterans housing and supportive services in the region

California pending home sales post fourth straight annual increase in July

Led by the Southern California region, California statewide pending home sales continued to build momentum in July, posting an increase from both the previous month and year, the CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® (C.A.R.) said today.

California Assembly Approves Bill to Stop “Widow Foreclosures”

Earlier today, California’s assembly moved one step closer to enacting legislation designed to protect widows, widowers, and other heirs from unnecessary foreclosures. Senate Bill 1150 (Leno, Galgiani), the Homeowner Survivor Bill of Rights (SBOR), was approved by the Assembly with 47 votes for it. The next step is a concurrence vote by the Senate, and then the bill would head to Governor Brown.

California home sales and median price decrease in July as affordability crunch puts dent...

California home sales stumbled in July as low inventories and eroding affordability dragged down the housing market, the CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® (C.A.R.) said today

SACRAMENTO COMMUNITY TO CELEBRATE GRAND OPENING OF RAILYARDS ROADS

All the Railyards roads and bridges will officially open with a celebration this Friday. Congresswoman Doris Matsui, Caltrans, and Downtown Railyard Venture, LLC will join City leaders at a grand opening celebration of the Railyards Roads Friday, August 19 beginning at 8:30 a.m.

Strong seasonal home prices weaken housing affordability in second quarter

Lower interest rates failed to offset strong seasonal price increases, making it harder for Californians to purchase a home in the second quarter of 2016, the CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® (C.A.R.) said today.

California Housing Advocates Respond to CFPB’s Final Mortgage Servicing Rules

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau released its finalmortgage servicing rule today, with stronger protections to prevent unnecessary foreclosures on successors-in-interest, more commonly known as “widow foreclosures.”

CPUC, ENERGY COMMISSION, AND NBI ANNOUNCE MILESTONE TOWARD ACHIEVING STATEWIDE ZERO NET ENERGY...

The California Public Utilities Commission, California Energy Commission, and the New Buildings Institute (NBI) today announced that California continues the march toward its zero net energy (ZNE) goals, with 108 new and renovated commercial buildings that have been either verified as generating as much energy as they consume or are working toward that target.

C.A.R. Launches Innovators Workshop

The CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® (C.A.R.) this month launched the C.A.R. Innovators Workshop, seeking to drive further innovation of products, services, and solutions that will create efficiencies, improve productivity, and help REALTORS®, brokerages, and other real estate professionals to do their jobs and serve their clients better, smarter, and more efficiently

California pending home sales post third straight annual increase in June

Led by the San Francisco Bay Area, California pending home sales continued their upward momentum in June to post three straight months of annual increases, the CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® (C.A.R.) said today

CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® Disappointed in HUD Decision to Insure FHA Mortgages with PACE...

The CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® (C.A.R.) today issued the following statement in response to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s new policy that the Federal Housing Administration (FHA) will begin insuring mortgages on certain properties with Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) loans.

C.A.R. sues PDFfiller.com for unlawfully selling C.A.R. Forms

C.A.R. sues PDFfiller.com for $136 million for willfully and unlawfully selling C.A.R. Forms LOS ANGELES (July 11) – The CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® (C.A.R.) has...

REALTORS® Complete SILVAR’s 5th CIPS Institute

SILVAR’s fifth Certified International Property Specialist (CIPS) Institute at SILVAR took place this week with 17 students registered. The students, many of whom are SILVAR members, hail from the San Francisco Bay Area and Canada, and from different cultural backgrounds. Many are well-traveled and eager to learn more about the international real estate market and how to grow their global business.

May pending home sales and Market Pulse Survey

Building on April’s gain, California pending home sales continued to rebound on a year-to-year basis, as listings increased, primarily in seven of nine Bay Area counties, the CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® (C.A.R.) said today

California housing market maintains momentum in May despite tight inventory supply

Statewide median home price continues to climb; above $500,000 for second straight month - Existing, single-family home sales totaled 410,090 in May on a seasonally adjusted annualized rate, up 0.6 percent from April and down 3.2 percent from May 2015.

Renters value homeownership but face affordability challenges when it comes to buying a home,...

Current renters value homeownership and want to buy a home but many are encountering affordability and financial obstacles that prevent them from buying, according to the CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS®’ (C.A.R.) “2016 Renter Survey.”

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Napolitano’s Statement on Trump Administration’s Attack on Clean Water

Rep. Grace F. Napolitano (D-El Monte), issued the following statement after the Trump administration announced a new proposal—claiming it to be pro-industry—which would weaken federal clean water rules, putting at risk the health and safety of millions of Americans