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Last Chance to Pay Without Penalty!

CVAR accounting will start assessing a $20 penalty on Oct. 11 for
those who have not paid the 4th Quarter MLS fee.

Pay Now

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 Third Quarter Market Reports

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Governor Signs Bills to Cut Red Tape, Lower Construction Costs

See an overview of the laws Gov. Jerry Brown signed with the intent to help ease the housing affordability crisis. He says the bills will provide new funding for low-income housing development, lower the cost of construction, fast-track building, and restrict the ability of cities and counties to block new development. READ MORE

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Client Tip: Make Small Space Look Larger 

Professional home stagers offer tips on how to show off square footage, even when space is tight. READ MORE

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5 Tips: What Sets You Apart

In today’s hyper-competitive marketplace where your service is increasingly the only thing setting you apart from the competition, author Jeff Mowatt offers 5 Strategies to help you stand out. READ MORE

 

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Renters Rising – The number of renters has increased across all demographics; California has 6.2 million households renting. (C.A.R.)
CRMLS – Take a peek at the nationwide MLS Making the Market Work campaign.
Individual Investors – Investors who purchased single family homes increased 6% from last year to 76%. (C.A.R. Market Survey)

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In Case You Missed It….

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Size Matters in Trump Tax Plan

Big businesses will benefit from the tax plan announced by the Trump Administration last week. The mortgage deduction will also remain, good news for the real estate industry. But the plan designers are betting on economic expansion to cover the cost. C.A.R. President Geoff McIntosh says the plan “will eliminate the incentive for people to buy homes, shrink the middle class, and raise taxes on hundreds of thousands of California homeowners.” READ MORE

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Hurdles Facing Home Flippers

As housing inventory remains low and buyers get more competitive, home flippers are employing a number of strategies to gain an edge and improve their ROI. READ MORE

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iBuyer Starts Conversation

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4 Cleaning Habits That Cause Damage

Some well-intentioned homeowners may actually be doing more harm than good. Realtor.com® recently featured a list of cleaning myths that could reduce the value of a home. Warn clients against these cleaning habits: READ MORE