Home Buyer Tax Credit Extended Through April 30, 2010

More good news for consumers, our members, and the housing market recovery. Following the Senate’s favorable vote yesterday, the U.S.

Low Inventory, Confusion Over Tax Credit, Slow January Home Sales

Resale prices continued to firm up during January, but a combination of factors - a low inventory, confusion over the federal tax credit, and seasonal forces - yielded a slowdown in

Santa Clarita Valley Home Sales Lag During January

The resale market in the Santa Clarita Valley stalled during January as a popular federal tax credit for first-time buyers that appeared to be ending plus a depleted inventory of hom

FHA "90-Day Flipping" Waiver Speeds Sale of Vacant Homes

In an action designed to stabilize home values and get buyers into vacant homes as quickly as possible, the federal department of Housing and Urban Development recently waived a

Loan Contingency Strategies in the Current Market

As the market continues to move under our feet, loan availability remains uncertain. The new Federal Lending Regulations impacting the purchase of primary residences and second

Affordability Improve - 64% Can Afford Entry-Level Home

The percentage of households that could afford to buy an entry-level home in California was 64 percent in the fourth quarter of 2009, compared with 61 percent for the same period a y

SRAR Spotlight Affiliate

In an effort to introduce our affiliates and say thank you for their support and the many ways they contribute to our association, SRAR will spotlight those who have been ardent supp

SRAR Installs 2010 President, Patti Petralia, and Directors

Patti Petralia — who began her career in real estate in 1977 and was sworn in on Jan.

Tax Credit Drives Increase in Pending Sales

The federal tax credit for purchasing a home is contributing to a broad improvement over year ago levels in homes sales with pending home sales gaining as buyers rushed to capture th

C.A.R. Member Legal Services Enhanced

C.A.R.’s Legal Department is proud to offer three new and improved legal services for REALTORS®. To meet our members’ high demand for legal advice, we are rollin

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