SAR’s Can Tree project was recognized at the annual Fair Housing Month celebration hosted by the Regional Human Rights/Fair Housing Commission today. The Commission presented SAR with a check for $300 in lieu of providing center pieces at the event. Over 300 community leaders and elected officials attended and were told how SAR raises enough [...]
During the recent forms update this month, the date fields on the signature lines on all forms were disabled. This was an oversight on our part. We are working diligently to restore this functionality and our expectation is that the date fields will be fully functional again by May 5. [...]
To: All REALTORS® From: Vicki Cox Golder, 2010 NAR President Date: April 29, 2010 Re: NAR Update: New 2010 Public Awareness Campaign Ads
Dear fellow REALTOR®,
With the homebuyer tax credit set to expire tomorrow, the Public Awareness Campaign is ready to roll out a brand new ad campaign to help support you in your [...]
SAR had a great turnout for Rebuilding Together at the Spring Work Day, April 24
Rebuilding Together Sacramento (www.rebuildingtogethersacramento.org) is a not-for-profit organization that helps homeowners, particularly low-income seniors, live independently in comfort and safety in their own homes. They accomplish their mission through home repairs and modifications on [...]
In a world where almost anything is a quick search and click away, it has become important for REALTORS® to keep an eye on how they are perceived online. How many times have you googled someone? Chances are they are googling you as well. With more and more real estate clients using the internet in [...]
Congress last week passed, and President Obama signed, legislation to renew the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) through May 31, 2010. NAR is working with members in Congress to help ensure a lasting re authorization and extension is reached prior to the May 31 deadline. Congress allowed the NFIP to expire on March 28, 2010. [...]
Starting today, renovations that disturb lead-based paint in older residential dwellings and child-occupied facilities must generally comply with the Lead-Based Paint Renovation Rule of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). REALTORS® acting as listing agents or property managers who advise their clients to perform renovations, repairs, or painting projects for such properties may, as a matter [...]
C.A.R.’s 2010 Consumer Advertising Campaign launches today and promises to be among the most far-reaching in our Association’s history. Our message will be seen or heard across the state more than 128 million times. More than 20,000 radio and TV spots will air, and [...]
Given today’s challenging healthcare environment, I’m pleased to let you know that open enrollment for group medical and vision coverages through C.A.R. runs through May 15. You now have an opportunity to enroll for coverage effective June 1, 2010.