Real estate professionals across the country are grappling with concerns about the structural soundness of aging multifamily buildings more than a month after the deadly collapse of a Florida condo building where 98 died. Just last week, it was reported that the 60-story luxury tower in San Francisco, which sank 18 inches and leaned 14 […]
Home Starts Down, Permits Up
U.S. housing starts declined more than expected in July, adding to evidence that supply and labor constraints are holding back home construction while demand has slowed. Residential starts dropped 7% last month to a three-month low 1.53 million annualized rate, according to government data released Wednesday. Building permits, however, climbed 2.6% in July due to […]
Aug. 23- CVAR Connect
We Care About Your Safety! REALTOR® Safety Live Stream Sept. 10 ___WW As a real estate professional, you can make a difference! You have the resources during a community crisis; you are also among the most vulnerable to cyber attacks and workplace violence. CVAR is offering the annual RE Events REALTOR® Safety Day on Sept. […]
July-Aug. Cities Report
REGION The design of a $1.5 billion extension to the Foothill Gold Line is now substantially complete, allowing for significant progress on construction, local transportation officials announced on Aug. 13. The extension comprises 9.1 miles and four stations from Glendora to Pomona. The design-build project was awarded to Kiewit-Parsons, a Joint Venture (KPJV) in October […]
5 Hot Home Design Trends
If you want to know what’s popular right now, just look at what people are searching for online. Houzz recently looked at searches on its site from April to June of 2021 and compared them to searches from last year to see how home design interests are changing. What a difference a year can make. […]
CVAR July Market Snapshot
Following is our local Citrus Valley AOR report for last month from C.A.R. Analyst Guillermo Flores. With the homebuying “season” coming to an end, Guillermo said that both sales and prices showed signs of slowing in the latest report. “July sales dipped for the first time in 13 months and the statewide median price failed […]
Your Vaccination Record: Get It, Prove It, Digitize It
As California sees coronavirus case numbers creep up and the delta variant continue to spread, more businesses and government officials are requiring that residents show proof of vaccination to enter certain spaces. How to prove your COVID-19 vaccination: Here are some options for what you can show to prove you’re vaccinated if someone asks, according […]
Are Days Numbered for ‘As-Is?’
Because homes are flying off the market for outlandish prices, sellers aren’t putting much TLC into their properties before listing them. Many sellers are skipping repairs because they know they’ll get at or over the asking price without making them. “The need to stage a home is minimal to none, the need for cosmetic repairs is […]
Aug. 16 – CVAR Connect
Classes & Events COVID Vaccine Clinic at CVAR This Tuesday! CVAR is hosting a free community COVID vaccine clinic Aug. 17 (2nd shot Sept. 7) at our Glendora location. If you haven’t gotten the COVID-19 vaccine, now is your chance! Click here for more details. Click here for downloadable flyer. __________ Deadline Nears: Weekly Ethics Classes CVAR will hold free […]
Is Your Client Watching You?
Nearly a third of homesellers in a recent survey said they have used hidden cameras during showings. In some cases, it’s to spy on their own agents. While a small number of these sellers said they always leave their cameras on for security reasons, others admitted to using hidden cameras to get a better idea of […]