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RED ALERT: Protect Prop 13 and Voter Rights.

RED ALERT: Protect Prop 13 and Voter Rights C.A.R. opposes ACA 13, a threat to voter influence and Prop 13 protection, urging Californians to stand against higher taxes and reduced homeowners' rights.UPDATE: Yesterday (9/6/23), the California State Assembly voted to...

Preparing for Wildfires – It’s a Team Effort

Wildfire Preparedness: A Collaborative EffortClick to enlarge.The Safer from Wildfires approach introduced by Commissioner Lara offers a three-layered protection scheme — structure, immediate surroundings, and the community — promoting a proactive strategy for...

Stay Compliant: NAR Code of Ethics Compliance Made Easy

Stay Compliant: NAR Code of Ethics Compliance Made Easy

Stay Compliant: NAR Code of Ethics Compliance Made Easy NAR Triennial Code of Ethics: Your Membership ReminderWe want to ensure you're in the loop about a critical requirement from the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR). Ensuring compliance with the Triennial...

Special Message from C.A.R. President Melanie Barker

A monthly message from C.A.R. President Melanie Barker2/20/24 - Many volunteer hours went into creating new Association policy on a number of very important issues. We will be sending a full list of action items later this week, but I want to mention a few highlights:...

Monthly Update from C.A.R. President Melanie Barker

A monthly message from C.A.R. President Melanie BarkerI know many of you have heard that a couple of weeks ago, C.A.R., many local associations and some brokerages in California were named in antitrust lawsuits. Unfortunately, these copycat antitrust lawsuits may need...

Stay Compliant: NAR Code of Ethics Compliance Made Easy

Stay Compliant: NAR Code of Ethics Compliance Made Easy NAR Triennial Code of Ethics: Your Membership ReminderWe want to ensure you're in the loop about a critical requirement from the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR). Ensuring compliance with the Triennial...

Class Action Lawsuits: Update on the ongoing litigation involving NAR, RE/MAX, and Anywhere Real Estate.

Class Action Lawsuits Update on the ongoing litigation involving NAR, RE/MAX, and Anywhere Real Estate. As we approach the trial commencement on October 17, we want to address common questions, clarify recent settlements, and offer valuable tools to help you...

Supra System Updates

Supra System Updates Supra is pleased to announce some important updates to the Supra system for organizations with keyholder lease agreements. We have just released an update to the eKEY app signup process. This release improves the user experience by fixing issues...

Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month

Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month Hispanic Heritage Month, a Celebration of Culture and ContributionsHispanic Heritage Month, spanning from September 15 to October 15, offers a valuable occasion for us all to acknowledge and commemorate the valuable contributions,...

RED ALERT: Protect Prop 13 and Voter Rights.

RED ALERT: Protect Prop 13 and Voter Rights C.A.R. opposes ACA 13, a threat to voter influence and Prop 13 protection, urging Californians to stand against higher taxes and reduced homeowners' rights.UPDATE: Yesterday (9/6/23), the California State Assembly voted to...

REALTORS® Reshape 2023 Housing Landscape: Key Wins and What They Mean for You

REALTORS® Reshape 2023 Housing Landscape: Key Wins and What They Mean for You 2023 has seen the REALTORS® take center stage in the housing market, securing pivotal wins that make homeownership more attainable. From advocating for reduced mortgage fees to protecting...

Preparing for Wildfires – It’s a Team Effort

Wildfire Preparedness: A Collaborative EffortClick to enlarge.The Safer from Wildfires approach introduced by Commissioner Lara offers a three-layered protection scheme — structure, immediate surroundings, and the community — promoting a proactive strategy for...

The Truth About TDS Exemptions in Real Estate Sales

The Truth About TDS Exemptions in Real Estate Sales“Phantom” TDS Exemptions: Common Misconceptions About What Is and Isn't a TDS Exemption The Transfer Disclosure Statement (TDS) is the granddaddy of statutory disclosures. Proposed by C.A.R. in the 1980's, the TDS...

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Dream for All must be fully funded

Dream for All must be fully funded

Dream for All must be fully funded California is experiencing a tremendous housing crisis. A combination of too few homes and condos on the market and continued strong demand for homeownership has caused housing prices around the state and here in Ventura County to...

Call to Action: Protect Housing Providers Now!

Call to Action: Protect Housing Providers Now!

Click the Take Action button and call your Senator TODAY to ask them to Vote NO on SB 567! SB 567 could be voted upon as early as Wednesday, May 24!RED ALERT: Protect Housing Providers Now!   SB 567 could be taken up for a vote on the Senate Floor as early as...

REALTOR® Legislative Day

REALTOR® Legislative Day

For the past 51 years, Legislative Day has remained C.A.R.’s pinnacle legislative event.  Legislative Day gives California REALTORS® the opportunity to meet and discuss real estate issues directly with their state legislators and staff.  Attending Legislative Day is...

VCCAR Announces Proposed Bylaws Amendment

VCCAR Announces Proposed Bylaws Amendment

On Friday, March 31st, VCCAR sent members an email/text message with instructions to submit their vote on a proposed Bylaws amendment. If you did not receive that message; 1.) check your SPAM/JUNK folder 2.) contact the VCCAR office for a link to vote.  The proposal...

Celebrate Women’s History Month with C.A.R. & WomanUP!®

Celebrate Women’s History Month with C.A.R. & WomanUP!®

Celebrate Women's History Month with C.A.R. & WomanUP!® We celebrate Women's History Month to remind ourselves of the accomplishments of women throughout the years in our culture and society. From science to politics, it's a chance to reflect on the trailblazing...

VCCAR March Legislative Update

VCCAR March Legislative Update

The Legislature has introduced almost 3,000 bills this year and are now working on moving these bills through their House of Origin: Assembly bills (ABs) in the Assembly and Senate Bills (SBs) in the Senate.  C.A.R strongly opposes SB 466 (Wahab) which will be heard...