LOS ANGELES COUNTY Over strong objections from the Citrus Valley Association of REALTORS®, the Apartment Association, Builders and Property Managers, the Los Angeles County Department of Consumer and Business Affairs (DCBA) launched the County’s first online Rent Registry. This registry applies only to properties in the unincorporated areas of Los Angeles County. Properties registered on […]
From NAR: 2021 Real Estate in a Digital Age
Q&A Corner: 2021 Real Estate in a Digital Age Report October 1, 2021 By: Matt Christopherson As technology evolves, so do the ways in which we use it. Whether it makes our lives easier, improves our productivity, or opens new opportunities and communication, technology has become a staple in our daily lives, and it is no […]
NAR NEWS RELEASE: Pending Home Sales Recover 8.1% in August
Key Highlights Contract signings rose 8% in August from July after two consecutive monthly declines. Contract signings rose in all regions from the month before, led by the Midwest and South. Contract signings were 8.3% lower than this time last year. WASHINGTON (September 29, 2021) – Pending home sales rebounded in August, recording significant gains […]
Statewide Eviction Moratorium to End on September 30th
On September 30, the statewide eviction moratorium under the COVID-19 Tenant Relief Act (CTRA) is due to end. However, the law will not simply return to its pre-pandemic form. Instead, a new law, the COVID-19 Rental Housing Recovery Act, (the “Recovery Act”), will take its place. Here are the key differences in practices and procedures. […]
Home Sales Drop in August, But Prices Keep Rising
Key Highlights (National Data) Existing-home sales dropped 2% on a seasonally adjusted annual rate from July to August. The inventory of unsold homes decreased 1.5% to 1.29 million from July to August – equivalent to 2.6 months of the monthly sales pace. The median existing-home sales price rose at a year-over-year pace of 14.9%. WASHINGTON […]
CITIES REPORT August/September 2021
RE-CALL A majority of Californians have voted No – meaning against removing the Governor from office – in the Tuesday September 14th recall election. 64% of voters across the state opposed the re-call, while 36% of voters supported the re-call. In Los Angeles County, 71% voted No, while 29% voted Yes. In San Bernardino County […]
Sept. 13 — CVAR Connect
Did you miss REALTOR® Safety Day? Watch the replay HERE all month long! Along with REALTOR® Safety Day, you can now access entire classes on the CVAR.Live Channel, free to members! Also, Subscribe to our CVAR YouTube Channel! Classes & Events Sept. 13 | CRMLS Training 101 – Inside Matrix Sept. 15 | Advanced 1031 Exchange Sept. 16 | Safety First: Home […]
Sept. 7 – CVAR Connect
This Friday! REALTOR® Safety Day Sign Up Now – It’s Free! REALTOR® Role in Times of Crisis As wildfires rage throughout California, we are reminded how real estate professionals can make a difference for communities in times of crisis or disaster. To learn more, join us for the annual REALTOR® Safety Day live stream on Sept. 10. […]
FEMA Mobile App & Texts
The Federal Government offers resources to the public when emergencies strike, and public safety officials use timely and reliable systems to alert you. This page describes different warning alerts you can get and how to get them. The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is an agency within the U.S. Department of Homeland Security that responds […]
Cheaper to Buy Than Rent: Riverside Among Top Metros
In 24 of the 50 largest U.S. metros, buying a starter home now costs less per month than renting a similar-sized unit. As rents continue to hit new highs and mortgage rates remain low, Realtor.com® released the numbers in its Monthly Rental Report for July last week. “Sky-high rents and historically low interest rates have […]