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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...
Keller Williams Agrees to $70M Settlement
Keller Williams Agrees to $70M SettlementKeller Williams, a prominent real estate brokerage firm, has agreed to a substantial $70 million payment as part of a proposed settlement to resolve over a dozen nationwide litigation related to agent commissions. The...
Bipartisan Tax Package Proposes Expansion of Low-Income Housing Tax Credit
Bipartisan Tax Package Proposes Expansion of Low-Income Housing Tax CreditOn Friday, Jan. 19, the House Ways and Means Committee marked-up H.R. 7024, the Tax Relief for American Families and Workers Act. The bill now heads to the House of Representatives’ floor for a...
Help protect property rights – Vote NO on Prop 33!
Help protect property rights – Vote NO on Prop 33!Prop 33 would repeal the Costa-Hawkins Rental Housing Act, the current law that protects property owners from extreme rent control. Costa-Hawkins has been crucial in: Preventing rent control from being applied to...
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Vacant Land Property Scams: Spot the Red Flags
Beware of Vacant Land Property Scams: Spot the Red Flags!Vacant land property scams are cropping up all over the place, including right here in Ventura. Scammers are getting bold, posing as property owners and tricking unsuspecting buyers into purchasing land that...
Understanding Fire Insurance in California: Protecting Your Property
Understanding Fire Insurance in California: Protecting Your Property In California, the threat of wildfires looms large, making it increasingly challenging for homeowners to secure and maintain fire insurance coverage. As insurance companies shy away from...
Unlocking Homeownership
Unlocking Homeownership June 2023 June is Homeownership Month, when we celebrate the cornerstone of the American Dream. REALTORS® strive to ensure all Americans have the opportunity to achieve homeownership, but prospective buyers are facing more barriers now...
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...
Mortgage Rates Ease as Debt Ceiling Crisis Avoided
Despite higher mortgage rates and economic uncertainties, the housing market in California, particularly in Ventura County, continues to thrive. The market faces tight inventory, with new listings declining and homes selling much faster than earlier this year. Demand...
State Farm & Allstate stop selling home insurance to new customers in CA
State Farm and Allstate have stopped selling new home insurance policies in California due to wildfire risks and increasing construction costs. However, they will continue to service existing clients and offer new auto insurance policies in the state. This decision...
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...
Breaking Barriers in Real Estate: C.A.R. Collaborates with Top Experts to Tackle Fair Housing Issues
VCCAR DEI Committee members pictured from left: Julio Gomez, DEI Chair - Melissa Hunter, and Bridget Goncalves On April 11th, the California Association of REALTORS® (CAR) held its 2nd Annual Fair Housing Event in West Hollywood. The Ventura County Coastal Association...
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...