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SFV Home Sales Trending Up

Tue, 29 Apr 2008 09:23:36 -0700

Homes are selling in the San Fernando Valley with activity gradually picking up on a month-to- month basis and the number of properties in escrow suggesting the trend will continue through the coming months, the Southland Regional Association of Realtors® reported.

SCV Sales Show Renewed Activity

Tue, 29 Apr 2008 09:21:42 -0700

Home and condominium sales during March in the Santa Clarita Valley showed renewed activity on a month-to-month basis even as sales remained down compared to a year ago, the Southland Regional Association of Realtors® reported.

Legislative Day 2008

Tue, 29 Apr 2008 09:19:31 -0700

Don't miss C.A.R.'s annual Legislative Day in Sacramento . . . .

Form Advisor and Form Tutor Programs Latest C.A.R. Member Benefit

Tue, 29 Apr 2008 09:17:19 -0700

The CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® (C.A.R.) announced it has rolled out two innovative new programs that will help REALTORS® select the proper forms for use during real estate transactions.

C.A.R. Opposes Point-of-Sale Mandate Call Your Assembly Member Today

Tue, 29 Apr 2008 09:15:25 -0700

C.A.R. is OPPOSING AB 2678 (Núñez) which will require a state agency to set up a process to require point-of-sale energy efficiency audits . . . .

REALTOR Expo 2008

Tue, 29 Apr 2008 09:13:02 -0700

Learn, grow and thrive in todays market.

SRAR and CAR Together for First Time Home Buyer

Tue, 29 Apr 2008 08:36:39 -0700

As a full board member of the Southland Regional Association of REALTORS (SRAR) you are included as a member of the California Association of REALTORS (CAR). Members of both SRAR and CAR are the recipients of many benefits.

C.A.R. Publishes New Article on Contingencies and Contingency Removal

Tue, 29 Apr 2008 08:30:30 -0700

C.A.R.'s Member Legal Services team has published a new legal article, "Contingencies and Contingency Removal."

BizFed OPPOSES Point of Sale Sidewalk Repair Program C.F. 05-1853

Thu, 17 Apr 2008 16:08:18 -0700

The one hundred thousand strong group of Los Angeles County businesses join SRAR REALTORS to express their strong opposition to the Point of Sale Sidewalk Repair Program C.F. 05-1853.

"SURVIVOR": Learn, Grow and Thrive in Today's Market

Mon, 14 Apr 2008 11:33:27 -0700

2008 SRAR REALTOR® EXPO . . . .

San Fernando Valley Home Sales Show Improvement

Mon, 14 Apr 2008 11:09:46 -0700

Home sales in the San Fernando Valley continued to fall compared to year ago levels but not at as fast a rate as in recent months and, for the first time in months, the number of homes sold in creased on a month-to-month basis, the Southland Regional Association of Realtors® reported.

Santa Clarita Homes Sales Up During February

Mon, 14 Apr 2008 11:07:24 -0700

Residential resale activity in the Santa Clarita Valley increased 16.2 percent during February compared to January even as the number of homes sold lagged behind the figure reported a year ago, the Southland Regional Association of Realtors® reported.

Political Action Fund

Mon, 14 Apr 2008 11:04:41 -0700

Many of you may ask, who are on the Governmental Affairs Committee, in other words who are those guys?

California Sales Improve to Pre-Credit Crunch Levels

Mon, 14 Apr 2008 11:02:43 -0700

The California housing market continued to reel from the joint effects of tighter underwriting standards, the ongoing credit or liquidity crunch, and a softening economy.

REALTOR® Magazine's Good Neighbor Awards Opens Call for Entries

Mon, 14 Apr 2008 11:00:01 -0700

Nominations are now open for the National Association of Realtors® ninth annual REALTOR® Magazine Good Neighbor Awards.

2008 Good Neighbor Awards Nominations

Mon, 14 Apr 2008 10:56:23 -0700

Anyone can nominate a Good Neighbor--common examples include the nominee's broker, a colleague, a spouse, or a representative from the charity or real estate board.

SCV 22nd Annual Golf Tournament

Tue, 8 Apr 2008 15:03:42 -0700

SRAR, SCV, and The American Golf Foundation present...

Survive a Down Market - REALTOR S.W.A.T. (Special Weapons and Tactics)

Tue, 1 Apr 2008 16:30:19 -0700

Find out about the latest market rends in your area.

Sales, Prices Down Statewide

Mon, 31 Mar 2008 10:54:34 -0700

Home sales decreased 28.5 percent in February in California compared with the same period a year ago, while the median price of an existing home fell 26.2 percent, the California Association of Realtors® (C.A.R.) reported.

Court Deems Builder's Arbitration Clause Unconscionable

Mon, 31 Mar 2008 10:52:39 -0700

In a recent California case, the court decided that a builder's arbitration clause was unconscionable and unenforceable. . . .

Cesar Chavez a Man with a Big Heart

Mon, 31 Mar 2008 10:48:54 -0700

As time goes by, we tend to forget the accomplishments and the legacy left for us by heroes like Cesar Chavez. . .. .

C.A.R. to Hold Home Buyer Fair for Consumers

Tue, 18 Mar 2008 15:11:01 -0700

C.A.R., in participation with the Los Angeles Times, will present the Southern California Home Buyer's Fair. . . .

$4,000 First-Time Home Buyer Grants Offered

Tue, 18 Mar 2008 15:08:10 -0700

The Southland Regional Association of REALTORS® has 20 grants of $4,000 . . . .

Member Benefits

Tue, 18 Mar 2008 15:05:28 -0700

iPhone Web Application - Users of the increasingly popular Apple device can get the latest Realtor® Report news on the go.

Conforming Loan

Tue, 18 Mar 2008 15:03:13 -0700

The Office of Federal Housing Enterprise Oversight (OFHEO) announced it has temporarily increased limits on conforming loans offered by . . . .

First-Time Buyer Grant Recipient

Tue, 18 Mar 2008 15:00:48 -0700

REALTOR® Martin Quiroz worked hard with his buyers to provide them with the very best downpayment assistance.

SRAR Plans First Time Home Buyers Fair

Tue, 18 Mar 2008 14:50:58 -0700

The SRAR Housing committee is planing a First Time HomeBuyers Fair to aid Valley Home Buyers as the affordability continues to improve in our region.

Legislative Update

Tue, 18 Mar 2008 14:46:51 -0700

AB 83 Lieber (Support) - Establishes the Property Assessment and Revenue for Education Funding Program . . . .

Santa Clarita Division Governmental Affairs Breakfast

Thu, 6 Mar 2008 09:56:13 -0800

Santa Clarita Division is please to host your. . .

REALTORS® Guardedly Optimistic That The House Market is Stabilizing as January Home Sales Hit Record Low

Tue, 4 Mar 2008 09:26:29 -0800

Home buyers are awakening to the opportunities available in today's housing . . . .

Santa Clarita Valley Home Sales At An Impasse

Tue, 4 Mar 2008 09:21:35 -0800

Home sales in the Santa Clarita Valley during January posted a record low of 99 . . . .

Free Seminar Provides Tips on Avoiding a Mortgage Meltdown

Tue, 4 Mar 2008 09:16:22 -0800

The public is invited to attend a free seminar on how to avoid being a victim of a mortgage meltdown and what to do if a home is being threatened by or already in foreclosure.

San Fernando Valley Sales Down 35%, While Prices Post a Modest Increase

Fri, 15 Feb 2008 09:42:40 -0800

Home sales in the San Fernando Valley during 2007 declined a record 34.9 percent. . . .

2007 SCV Home Sales off 31%

Fri, 15 Feb 2008 09:39:24 -0800

2007 was the third consecutive year that sales of existing single-family homes in the Santa Clarita Valley declined . . . .

SRAR Part of New ML Aggregation

Fri, 15 Feb 2008 09:35:53 -0800

The Southern California real estate community has a new tool in its arsenal to better serve its clients.

Realtor® Leadership Institute

Fri, 15 Feb 2008 09:23:58 -0800

Applying for the REALTOR Leadership Institute will help you to succeed. . . .

2008 SRAR Presidential Installation

Tue, 5 Feb 2008 16:15:40 -0800

REALTOR® Mary Funk was officially installed as President of the Southland Regional Association of REALTORS® . . . .

Sales, Prices Down Statewide

Tue, 5 Feb 2008 16:06:28 -0800

Home sales decreased 33.4 percent in December in California compared with the same period a year ago, . . . .

C.A.R. to Hold First Home Buyer's Fair for Consumers

Tue, 5 Feb 2008 16:03:55 -0800

C.A.R., in participation with the Los Angeles Times, will present the Southern California Home Buyer's Fair. . . .

2008 REALTOR Association Leadership Class

Tue, 5 Feb 2008 16:00:46 -0800

In 2007, twenty REALTORS® trained over eight months to become REALTOR® leaders

Do You Serve on a Nieghborhood Council?

Tue, 5 Feb 2008 15:50:32 -0800

REALTORS® are well known to be active in their neighborhoods and community.

2008 Dues are DUE!

Wed, 23 Jan 2008 09:47:22 -0800

All members are reminded that 2008 membership dues are now due.

R.E. Always a Hot Topic

Wed, 23 Jan 2008 09:36:27 -0800

Whether it's soaring up or settling down, residential real estate invariably is a topic of discussion. . .

Networker

Wed, 23 Jan 2008 09:30:46 -0800

C.A.R. supports AB 1159 (Coto) State Earthquake Authority, which is eligible for consideration on the Senate Floor.

City Sidewalk Task Force Report Urges Point of Sale Tactic

Wed, 23 Jan 2008 09:25:44 -0800

Despite zero evidence that widespread public safety issues will be eliminated, . . .

2007 Was a Very Good Year

Wed, 9 Jan 2008 10:14:25 -0800

Every year is extremely busy at the Southland Regional Association of Realtors®, but even in the face of a total transformation. . . .

Home Sales Down But Deep Price Drop Unlikely

Wed, 9 Jan 2008 10:07:22 -0800

Home sales during November in the San Feranndo Valley dropped . . .

Home Sales Slowdown in the Santa Clarita Valley May Be Easing

Wed, 9 Jan 2008 10:04:28 -0800

Despite ongoing national reports about slow home sales and troubles . . .

2008 Housing Market Outlook

Wed, 9 Jan 2008 10:01:24 -0800

California experienced another year of weak home sales in 2007.

The Real Estate World is Flat

Tue, 8 Jan 2008 16:57:57 -0800

The global economy may stave-off U.S. recession, the Chinese and Indian Economies are . . .

Realtors to Hold Home Buyers Fair for Consumers

Tue, 8 Jan 2008 16:54:58 -0800

The California Association of Realtors, in participation with the Los Angeles Times, will present the Southern . . .

Mary Funk To Serve As 2008 President, Ana Maria Colon Elected President-Elect

Fri, 21 Dec 2007 10:46:42 -0800

Mary Funk was elected recently to serve as the 2008 president. . .

SRAR Foundation Presents $4,000 Grant

Fri, 21 Dec 2007 10:38:04 -0800

2007 President Winnie Davis presented first-time homebuyer Patricia Williams with $4000 . . .

Davis Honored as Affiliate of the Year

Fri, 21 Dec 2007 10:30:24 -0800

Volunteers in nonprofit associations often make grand promises, yet when it comes to completing tasks. . .

Chastain-Shine Elected 2008 President Santa Clarita Division 2008 Council Elected

Fri, 21 Dec 2007 10:22:35 -0800

Realtor Doreen Chastain-Shine was elected to serve a second term as . . .

Loan Woes, YES!...Recession, NO!

Fri, 21 Dec 2007 10:13:15 -0800

In its fourth quarterly report of 2007, the UCLA Anderson Forecast holds steadfast to the basic tenet of a forecast they have been making throughout the year . . .

88th Annual Installation Tickets Available Now!

Fri, 21 Dec 2007 10:08:52 -0800

SRAR members are invited to attend the 88th Annual Installation . . .

Elementary School Children Meet the REALTOR Santa

Fri, 21 Dec 2007 09:58:48 -0800

Events and Community Relations committee members bought gifts . . .

SRAR REALTORS Donate to Toys for Tots

Fri, 21 Dec 2007 09:47:36 -0800

Each year, since her husband founded Toys for Tots, Realtor® Pauline Tallent has. . . .

Home Sales Stall Amid Speculation of Prices Falling

Tue, 11 Dec 2007 09:56:05 -0800

Home sales in the San Fernando Valley plunged during October as buyers waited to see what will happen in the home loan market and for resale prices to fall, although there is still no indication that prices will tumble nearly as much as buyers expect.

Santa Clarita Valley Home Sales Drop

Tue, 11 Dec 2007 09:50:52 -0800

Single-family home sales during October in the Santa Clarita Valley fell 42.3 percent compared to the prior year, the Southland Regional Association of Realtors reported.

REALTOR® Ezell Tapped for Top Honors

Tue, 11 Dec 2007 09:48:12 -0800

Jim Ezell, a widely respected Realtor® with 31 years experience, recently was selected to receive the highest annual honor awarded by the 12,500-member Southland Regional Association of Realtors®.

Update on Issues of Importance to REALTORS®

Tue, 11 Dec 2007 09:27:58 -0800

From my first days in Congress, I have made it a top priority to work with the National Association of Realtors® to promote the American dream of home ownership.

C.A.R. Reports Entry-Level Housing Affordability at 24 Percent in California

Tue, 11 Dec 2007 09:13:42 -0800

The percentage of households that could afford to buy an entry-level home in California stood at 24 percent in the third quarter of 2007, unchanged from the same period a year ago, according to a report released by the CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® (C.A.R.).

Realtor Good Samaritan

Tue, 11 Dec 2007 09:10:44 -0800

Shamica Doty is a member of One Church International, North Hollywood.

SRAR Honors Top Volunteers

Tue, 27 Nov 2007 09:53:19 -0800

The 12,500-member Southland Regional Association of Realtors® tapped three of the region's finest professionals to receive the association's highest honor for service to the community, the association and the real estate profession.

Installation Tickets Available

Tue, 27 Nov 2007 09:18:34 -0800

SRAR members are invited to attend the 88th Annual Installation and Dinner Dance being

New MLS Rule

Tue, 27 Nov 2007 09:14:13 -0800

The MLS Rules have been revised to include 7.9.1

C.A.R. Housing Affordability Fund (HAF) Honors S.R.A.R.

Tue, 27 Nov 2007 09:12:15 -0800

Southland Regional Association of REALTORS® and its members work constantly to provide

Attention EKey Users with Companion DKey

Tue, 27 Nov 2007 09:05:51 -0800

If you are currently using a PDA or Smart phone to open key boxes

Realtor Good Samaritan

Tue, 27 Nov 2007 09:01:09 -0800

Paul Atkins is a REALTOR® that has been working on a

Lake Balboa Name Change Boundaries

Tue, 27 Nov 2007 08:56:05 -0800

1 ) Bound on the East by the 405 Freeway from where it meets the 101 Freeway go North to Saticoy Street.

November SCV Calendar

Wed, 21 Nov 2007 07:02:02 -0800

Click here to get the latest schedule for classes and events at the Santa Clarita office.

SUPRA ActiveKey, Feel the Freedom

Fri, 9 Nov 2007 12:55:32 -0800

No more dKEY - No more cradle. Wireless operation eliminates the cradle. For the appointment schedule, go to www.supraekey.com.

Attend Important General Membership Meeting November 20

Fri, 9 Nov 2007 12:50:00 -0800

A general membership meeting of the Southland Regional Association of REALTORS® will be held

Buyers Benefit From Increased Inventory

Fri, 9 Nov 2007 12:48:01 -0800

Despite incredible opportunities and willing sellers, sales of existing single-family homes during

Santa Clarita Valley Homes Sales Transition to a Buyers' Market

Fri, 9 Nov 2007 12:45:27 -0800

Any doubt that the residential housing market in the Santa Clarita Valley has completed the transition from a sellers to a buyers' market was erased during

Seniors Need to be Wary of Con Artists

Fri, 9 Nov 2007 12:40:37 -0800

Home owners facing mortgage payment problems too often are easy prey for con artists and senior citizens in particular need to be extremely vigilant.

Realtors Learn How to Create Their Own Buyers Using Assistance Programs

Fri, 9 Nov 2007 12:32:44 -0800

Interest rates are still LOW, inventory is up, foreclosure deals are out there - it's a great buyers market!

Realtors Designate November as Realtors Designation Awarenes Month

Fri, 9 Nov 2007 12:21:53 -0800

Southland Regional Association of REALTORS and the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® (NAR) are pleased to announce the arrival

Realtor Good Samaritan

Fri, 9 Nov 2007 12:19:10 -0800

A Realtor® from Studio City, Lawrence Monaco, promotes a Charitable Fundraising site for people whose lives have been adversely affected by domestic, violent and sexual abuse.

MLS Access Fee Due

Tue, 30 Oct 2007 13:47:54 -0700

All MLS members are reminded

Valley Realtors Link with Asian R.E. Trade Association

Tue, 30 Oct 2007 13:35:28 -0700

The Southland Regional Association of Realtors and the Asian Real Estate Association of America recently agreed to join in a cooperative effort to advance home ownership within the Asian Pacific American communities.

New Laws for 2008 Affecting Realtors

Tue, 30 Oct 2007 13:20:50 -0700

With the conclusion of the first half of the 2007-08 legislative session, new laws have been enacted that may affect California's REALTORS®.

Always Mediate, Never Litigate

Tue, 30 Oct 2007 13:08:02 -0700

If disputes arise in a real estate transaction, mediate, do not litigate.

House Passes Mortgage Cancellation Tax Relief Act. HR 3648

Tue, 30 Oct 2007 13:00:03 -0700

On October 4th, the House passed H.R. 3648 by a vote of 386-27. 2007 Chairman of the House Ways & Means Committee, Rep. Rangel (D-NY) introduced H.R. 3648

License Renewal Information

Tue, 30 Oct 2007 12:52:07 -0700

Effective February 28, 2008 The Continuing Education Laws Are Changing.

"DNA" Sales Keep Realtors in Business

Tue, 30 Oct 2007 11:28:33 -0700

California Association of Realtors® data reveals, more Realtors® than ever are holding onto their licenses and membership.

Good Samaritan

Tue, 30 Oct 2007 11:22:20 -0700

Realtor® Roy Brasher turned his life towards helping others

Join the Toy Drive and Work Your Farm

Tue, 30 Oct 2007 11:05:01 -0700

It's hard knocking doors, but essential to work your Farm.

Home Sales Down, Yet Median Price Rises

Mon, 15 Oct 2007 10:44:25 -0700

Realtors® helped negotiate and complete a total of 552 single-family home sales throughout the San Fernando Valley during August

Santa Clarita Valley Single-Family Home Sales off 26%

Mon, 15 Oct 2007 10:41:53 -0700

Single-family homes sales in the Santa Clarita Valley during August totaled 186 transaction, down 25.6 percent from a year ago, the Southland Regional Association of Realtors reported.

A New Open Enrollment Opportunity for Medical Insurance

Mon, 15 Oct 2007 10:37:28 -0700

C.A.R. has negotiated a second opportunity for members to enroll in guaranteed medical insurance plans

Valley Realtors Get Update on Real Estate Legal Issues

Mon, 15 Oct 2007 10:28:21 -0700

Short sales are a fact of life again in California; therefore, it may be important for Realtors®

The Financial Market Credit Crunch

Mon, 15 Oct 2007 10:22:25 -0700

Since the start of the year, the housing market has faced adverse effects from the mortgage market turmoil

The New California Alliance

Mon, 15 Oct 2007 10:19:41 -0700

In July, 2007, the new California MLS Alliance was announced.

Avoiding Foreclosure

Mon, 15 Oct 2007 10:17:32 -0700

San Fernando City Council member Maribel De La Torre, invited SRAR President Winnie Davis

New Legal Articles on Short Sales Available

Mon, 15 Oct 2007 10:11:04 -0700

C.A.R. Member Legal Services has published several legal articles on short sales

Santa Clarita Division Council Elected for 2008

Mon, 15 Oct 2007 10:08:25 -0700

Congratulations to President Doreen Chastain-Shine who will take her reign in January, 2008.

Good Samartian

Mon, 15 Oct 2007 10:02:28 -0700

Having achieved the rank of Eagle Scout as a teen, Ron decided to become active with scouting today