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CVAR At A Glance – July 28

The Citrus Valley Association of REALTORS® takes pride in effectively communicating important news, education and events to our members in a timely manner! Please take a look at the latest edition of CVAR AT A GLANCE…

C.A.R. To Publish Names of Code of Ethics Violators
In an effort to make ethics violations and the disciplinary process more transparent, starting August 1, 2014, C.A.R. will be publishing the names – and the other information listed below – of members who are found in violation of the Code of Ethics. If a member is found in violation of the Code, and the discipline is anything other than a letter of warning or stand-alone education, the following information will be published by C.A.R.:

 

CVAR: Citrus Valley Caravan – First Thursday of the Month
Citrus Valley Caravan will now be held on the first Thursday of every month!

Click to Access CVAR’s Education and Events Calendar

CVAR: Tech Expo – FREE for CVAR Members!
Wondering how to get started when it comes to using technology to improve your business? On  August 14th, CVAR has scheduled a three part presentation to showcase the most important technological tools available!

The CVAR Tech Expo is a three session technology demonstration that begins at 10:00am and is FREE for all CVAR members. Registration is recommended as soon as possible due to limited space. REGISTER HERE

Join us August 14th!  With all of the readily accessible tools it can be difficult to distinguish which are most valuable. In three sessions, we will simplify some of the most powerful technological tools available and show the most effective ways to use them.

CVAR: Last Chance to Win an iPad!

Contribute to RAF and be entered for a chance to win a grill and $100.00 gift card!

$49.00 contribution for one entry
$148.00 contribution for two entries
$449.00 contribution for three entries

REALTOR® Mag: A Dozen Ways to Make Kitchens Sizzle

Home buyers and sellers planning a kitchen redo have a lot of questions they need answered: What style of cabinets are in? What’s the newest color for countertops? What appliances should I install when there are so many? How do I ensure that my kitchen will be a gathering hub?

The cost of redoing a kitchen is on the rise, averaging $109,000 for an upscale renovation and $55,000 for a mid-range transformation, according to the 2014 Cost vs. Value Report. You can serve as a much-needed resource for clients, advising them on the dos and don’ts when considering a kitchen remodel and helping them identify improvements within their budget.

REALTOR® Mag: The Plight of Current Home Owners

With another year of deficits underway, Congress is again eyeing the reduction of tax benefits such as the mortgage interest deduction for a quick influx of cash. There’s no official timeline for when Congress will bring the matter to a vote—or whether it will at all—but it’s important that we as REALTORS® keep the pressure on to save the MID from the ax.

While our defense of the MID is staunch, the vision of exactly whom we’re defending can get a bit blurred. We often focus on the prospects for future home buyers because we want to ensure a healthy real estate market for them. When looking at the potential effects of an MID change, though, we should be keenly aware of how it would impact our clients who already own homes.

Inman News: Do’s and don’ts of real estate listing videos

What’s the difference between a blockbuster movie and a flop we can barely recall after we’ve left the theater? The answer is powerful storytelling. The same applies to listing videos.

Here are the top do’s and don’ts to consider in the beginning stages of mapping out your video strategy, which will help you tell a captivating video story about every listing you market.

 

Forbes: What To Expect From Housing In The Second Half Of 2014

If the housing market was in overdrive for much of 2013, during the first half of 2014 it hit the metaphorical brakes. Winter storms across the nation contributed to sluggish sales during the first quarter, while rising mortgage rates and tight inventory didn’t help. By spring housing began to thaw, with April Existing-Home (previously-owned) sales numbers ticking up for the first time as the pace of price gains slowed. By June, sales had reaching their highest levels since last October.

REALTOR® Mag: 3 Ways to Turn Home Owners Into Sellers

Now that the economy is improving, some home owners feel hemmed in to the houses because they don’t want to give up the rock-bottom interest rate they procured in recent years. Essentially, they’re being locked in by the low interest rates – as low as 3.3 percent in late 2012 – that they secured by buying or refinancing over the past few years. Economists worry this group will be reluctant to move now that interest rates are heading back up, exacerbating an already tight housing inventory.

CVAR wants to hear from you! If you have a comment or suggestion about real estate news, education, or member benefits we want to know about it! Send us a message at memberservices@cvar.net.

 

Sincerely,

Citrus Valley Association of REALTORS®504 E Route 66
Glendora, CA 91740

8229 Rochester Ave, Suite 120
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730

Phone: 909.305.2827
Fax: 909.305.2833
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