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Sept. 18 CVAR At A Glance

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Featured Classes and Events

 
Safety Webinars

MLS Fees for 4th Quarter Due

Notices have gone out for fourth quarter MLS fees ($98), due by Sept. 30.

Avoid a penalty, pay now!

realtor relief foundationDonate to Relief

For members wishing to contribute to disaster relief for those impacted by devastating occurrences such as the recent hurricanes, the National Association of REALTORS® offers the option to donate through the REALTOR® Relief Foundation. Click Here

REALTOR® Safety Month

Feel Safe With Clients

More Inventory on the Way?

“In the early stages of the economic expansion, home-selling sentiment trailed home-buying sentiment by a significant margin. The reverse is true today,” says Fannie Mae Chief Economist Doug Duncan. READ MORE

Back HouseConverted Units Legal?

Thousands of guest houses across Southern California might be shedding their illegal status, thanks to a law that took effect in January. READ MORE

 

Will Tax Reform Hurt Real Estate?

Tax Reform - shutterstockWhen President Donald Trump announced his modified tax plan—the first comprehensive change in 30 years—one of the main amendments was the elimination of itemized tax deductions, which would be replaced by doubling the standard deduction. Two subgroups in the housing industry could lose rather than benefit. READ MORE

 

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Equifax Hack – A dedicated website will help consumers determine if their information has been impacted.
Foreclosure Inventory – As of June, the rate that measures the share of mortgages in some stage of the foreclosure, was 0.7%, down from 0.9% in June of last year. (CoreLogic)
Golf Classic – the 12th annual tournament presented by C.A.R.’s Housing Affordability Fund takes place at Riverwalk Gold Club, San Diego, on Oct. 9.
Mortgage Rates – 30 year fixed: 3.78% fees/points: 0.5%; 15-year fixed: 3.08% fees/points: 0.5%. (Freddie Mac)

In Case You Missed It…

Matrix 7 ssWhat’s New on CRMLS Matrix

The new and enhanced features to Matrix are effective Sept. 12, with info on changes to listing photos, changes to administration tools and more. The new Client Portal gives your clients the ability get more out of MLS data than ever.  Click Here

Texas FloodFlooding Puts Spotlight on Insurance, NFIP Extended

The massive flooding in Texas from Hurricane Harvey apparently put pressure on lawmakers to implement a short-term resolution to the National Flood Insurance Program, extending the program to Dec. 8.  READ MORE

women-self-defenseIt’s REALTOR® Safety Month!

September is REALTOR® Safety Month, and CVAR wants to remind members to take safety precautions and be aware of your surroundings. The best thing to do may be to scream and run; use physical force only as a last resort, says self-defense instructor Karen Trolan, who shared safety tips with REALTORS® at a recent REALTOR® training session. READ MORE

 

TOOR BlackChanges in Lockbox World

Lockbox technology has evolved to better integrate advancements in mobility and data, but further developments underway in property access and information control are signaling even bigger shifts for these understated yet ubiquitous devices. One major game changer has been in the realm of big data. READ MORE

All of September – Member Discount

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  2nd Quarter Market Stats

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