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About the CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS®
The CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® is a statewide trade association dedicated to the advancement of professionalism in real estate. The Association develops and promotes programs and services that will enhance the members’ freedom and ability to conduct their individual businesses successfully with integrity and competency and, through collective action, promotes the preservation of real …
+ read morePending Home Sales Rises in April
Did you know that pending home sales rose in April for the fifth straight month and reached their highest level in five years? This is due in part to REALTORS® this spring working hard on behalf of their clients in a demanding market. The pending home sales index has now increased year-over-year for five …
+ read moreFederal Reserve Policy Makers felling better about US Housing Market
For the first time in a while, Federal Reserve policy makers are feeling better about the U.S. housing market.“Signs of stronger housing activity were encouraging,” said minutes of the Fed’s June 16-17 policy meeting. The central bank signaled a shift in its view of the housing market three weeks ago in its postmeeting policy …
+ read moreCalifornia home sales cool in August as price gains temper, California Association of Realtors reports
– Existing, single-family home sales totaled 431,800 in August on a seasonally adjusted annualized rate, down 3.8 percent from July but up 9.3 percent from August 2014. – Statewide sales were above the 400,000 mark for the fifth straight month. – August statewide median home price was $493,420, up 1 percent from July and …
+ read moreWhy live in California?
All those comically perpetual 72-and-sunny days mean it’s likely you’ll live longer. According to a 2013 study, mortality rates jump during the winter season — but if you live in Southern California, your concept of winter functions more on the scale of when and where you’re getting your holiday shopping done rather than when …
+ read moreSelling Your Home
Downsizing, upsizing, looking for something new, or any reason in between, you’re considering selling a New York property and we’re ready to help you with 23 full-time Sales Executives, a full-service support staff, legal department, and in-house marketing department…
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