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The main Business Meetings page includes important links for Directors and Committee Members. The next regularly scheduled C.A.R. Business Meeting takes place September 15 to September 18, 2025 in San Diego/Chula Vista.
Learn how to schedule a C.A.R. outreach speaker for your next event and access presentations from previous outreaches.
Join us for a deep dive into property management fundamentals at this half-day virtual conference.
A one-stop shop for tools and and resources to educate consumers about the intricacies of buying and selling a home and how a REALTOR® can help.
Down Payment Resource Directory Infographics Tax Reform One Sheets Fire InsuranceExplore and interact with the latest market statistics.
County Housing Market Summaries County Market Updates Impact of L.A. Wildfires Market at a GlanceThis information is designed for Real Estate Brokers and Office Managers to assist you in supporting your real estate business.
We provide information and resources to support Real Estate Team Leaders in navigating their roles and ensuring compliance.
CCRE's mission is to advance industry knowledge and innovation with an emphasis on convening key experts and influence-makers.
From webinars to videos and podcasts to blogs, C.A.R. keeps you in the know.
Videos Webinars PodcastsC.A.R. publishes four magazine issues and various newsletters throughout the year.
Newsletters California Real Estate Magazine
Check out the resources and timely information below to help run your brokerage and keep your finger on the pulse of the industry.
Industry Leader Town Halls are held via Zoom usually twice a month from 11:00a to 12:30p and provide an opportunity for brokers and key brokerage staff to meet virtually with C.A.R. Leadership, C.A.R. staff and brokers throughout the state to discuss the latest information impacting real estate brokerages and transactions. We have a rotating list of guest speakers providing updates on the latest issues including Transactional, Legal, Market and Legislative Issues.
2025 Town Hall Schedule
| January 17 | July 18 |
| January 31 | August 8 |
| February 14 | August 22 |
| March 7 | September 12 |
| April 11 | September 26 |
| April 25 | October 10 |
| May 9 | October 24 |
| May 23 | November 7 |
| June 6 | November 21 |
| June 20 | December 5 |
Industry Leader Town Halls are open to brokers, office managers, risk managers, and firm principals. To get the registration link and be added to our weekly Industry Leader newsletter please click the button below. Sign up for our Industry Leader Newsletter and join us on our next town hall! Any further questions can be directed to [email protected].
Legal Update
The C.A.R. Legal team has created a new Quick Guide on non-contingent offers.
Check it out here:Non-Contingent Contracts: Peril or Necessary or Both
Mark your calendar for our next Legal Live Webinars, where our legal team will cover essential topics:
Stay ahead of legal changes—these resources and webinars provide critical insights to help you navigate the evolving real estate landscape.
Useful Legal Info for Brokers:
Send all suggestions for changes to standard forms to [email protected].
Continue to check the Broker Compensation Compliance page for updates and new information.
Legal Hotline for Brokers & Office Managers: (213) 739-8350
Market Update
Over the weekend, the U.S. and China reached a trade deal with each side agreeing to reduce tariffs by 115% over the next 90 days. The major breakthrough is a great start, but trade uncertainty remains, California's housing market reached a record high median price of $910,160 in April, marking the 22nd consecutive month of year-over-year increases. Home sales, on the other hand, declined for the second time in four months, as economic uncertainty and elevated interest rates continued to beat down on housing sentiment. Despite inflation easing to a four-year low in April, consumers remain worried about the economy as retail sales growth dipped sharply from the previous month. Until we have more clarity on the ongoing trade negotiations, consumers will likely remain cautious about home buying and selling in the near term. Home sales, as such, could remain soft in the next couple of months. Read the full weekly report here.
First Quarter California Housing Affordability Report
Seventeen percent of the state’s homebuyers could afford to purchase a median-priced, existing single-family home in California in first quarter of 2025, up from 15 percent in the fourth quarter of 2024 and unchanged from the first quarter of 2024, according to C.A.R.’s Traditional Housing Affordability Index (HAI). Housing affordability in California remained near its all-time low and continued to be a challenge for both buyers and sellers.
The first-quarter 2025 figure is less than a third of the affordability index peak of 56 percent in the first quarter of 2012. C.A.R.’s HAI measures the percentage of all households that can afford to purchase a median-priced single-family home in California. C.A.R. also reports affordability indices for regions and select counties within the state. The index is considered the most fundamental measure of housing well-being for home buyers in the state. Read the first quarter California housing affordability report.
Legislative Update
C.A.R.-Sponsored Bill Concerning HOA Disclosure Reports Passes the Senate
C.A.R.-Sponsored SB 410 (Grayson), which requires homeowner associations (HOAs) to provide disclosure reports concerning balcony inspections, has passed the Senate floor on consent.
SB 410 (Grayson) simply requires HOAs to provide sellers with a copy of required balcony inspection reports in the suite of documents already required by the Davis-Stirling Act in connection with the sale of real property in an HOA. This ensures that homeowners and prospective buyers are fully informed about the condition and safety of exterior elevated elements.
Congress Moves Closer to Reconciliation Package with Key Provisions for Real Estate
Congress is making progress on a major reconciliation tax reform package, with House committees completing work on their individual sections.
Regarding homeownership, the package does not include some proposals long supported by REALTORS®, such as increasing the capital gains exclusion on the sale of a primary residence and incentives to convert commercial properties to residential use. However, the package does contain a proposed increase to the State and Local Tax (SALT) deduction cap, to $30,000 for individuals and couples under specific income thresholds. While this targeted relief won’t reach all taxpayers, it represents an improvement over the current cap and reflects growing momentum in Congress to revisit SALT policy. Lawmakers from high-cost states, including members of the SALT Caucus such as California’s U.S. Representative Young Kim, continue working for further improvements as the bill moves forward.
Finally, the bill also includes several provisions that align with real estate priorities, particularly in the commercial space. Extending the Opportunity Zones program and improvements to the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) represent important steps to support rental housing production and community development. These tools will help strengthen investment in underserved areas and expand affordable rental housing options.
The next step in the process is for House leadership to assemble the full bill package and bring it to the floor for a vote. Once passed in the House, the bill will move to the Senate, where additional changes may occur. A final version will need to be agreed upon by both chambers before it heads to the president for signature. While a few items still require negotiation to secure final support, the House is expected to vote on its version of the package in the coming weeks.
Key Read of the Week
“The effort by two Bay Area lawmakers to exempt most urban housing developments from the state’s premier environmental regulation — an idea that has drawn some of the state’s most powerful interest groups into a fierce legislative debate — just received a prized endorsement from Gov. Gavin Newsom.
While announcing his updated budget proposal for the coming fiscal year, the governor urged the Legislature to pass two housing bills and thanked their Democratic authors, Oakland Assemblymember Buffy Wicks and San Francisco Sen. Scott Wiener.
“It’s time to get serious about this issue, period, full stop,” Newsom said this morning. “If you care about your kids you care about getting this done. This is the biggest opportunity to do something big and bold and the only impediment is us.”” Read the full article here.
C.A.R.’s interactive dashboards are calculators and data management tools allow users to gain insights by slicing and dicing different variables and dig deeper into local statistics that are more relevant to their markets.
C.A.R.’s Research and Economics team conducts a number of market data surveys that offer information on topics such as: consumer behavior, market trends, housing demographics, policy perspectives, REALTORS® profiles, and technology.
Market Minute Write-Up is a weekly one-page analysis that offers the most up-to-date information on the economy and the housing market. Combined with the weekly infographic, the 2-page report is downloadable, shareable, and can easily be used as part of the marketing materials for REALTORS®.
The semi-annual Housing Market Forecast report provides an outlook for the economy and the housing market. Use this report to predict where sales and prices are headed, to learn about potential headwinds in the future, and to help clients navigate through a challenging market environment.
Broker Education Courses
Learn the skills you need to run your business as well as understand the role and responsibilities of a broker. We've curated a list of C.A.R. Courses to help you and your brokerage! Friendly tip: sort columns or search content to find the info you need!
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| Risk Managment | Minimize your risk | Minimize the chance of having a claim or lawsuit filed against you by following simple Risk Management steps and becoming educated in areas which cause the greatest incidence of claims. |
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| All About Disclosure | Minimize your risk | Learn about the approximately 30 disclosure requirements typically seen in a residential 1-4 transaction to better serve your buyers and sellers along with protecting yourself from personal liability. |
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| California Residential Purchase Agreement (RPA-CA) and Related Forms | Transaction Knowledge | Learn how to properly complete and use the RPA form step-by-step to better serve and protect yourself and your clients. |
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| The New Broker's Benchmark: Prepare and Perform! | Running your business | New real estate brokers will discover methods and tools needed to run an organized business with confidence. |
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| Management of Offices and Supervision of Licensed Activities | Minimize your risk | Gain an understanding of topics related to broker management and supervision including requirements set forth by the California DRE and liabilities for failure to properly supervise. |
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| Team Management for Brokers | Running your business | Understand how to manage teams including how to oversee the basic types of teams, their culture and structure, and how to reduce risk and increase profit. |
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| zipForm Plus Broker Edition | Transaction Knowledge | Learn how to use zipForm® Plus Broker Edition to establish policies, rules, procedures, and systems to review transaction files and supervise the activities of your salespersons. |
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| California Human Resource Law for Brokers | Running your business | Learn about the difference between employees and independent contractors, situations that brokerages and teams may be subject to employment laws, interviewing and hiring processes, and other aspects of employment law that may apply to your office or employer-employee relationships. |
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| Real Estate Investing Made Clear (PMC9) - ONLINE ANYTIME- C.A.R. Business Products | Transaction Knowledge | Increase your confidence when working with investor clients by learning more about real estate investment concepts such as cash flow, NOI, depreciation, the rate of return, income tax savings and much more. |
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| Contract Law for Real Estate Professionals | Transaction Knowledge | Understand more about contracts -- including what constitutes a contract, how to write one, its importance in the transaction, and what to be aware of in the process. Learn more about aspects such as earnest money, financing, inspections, title and closing, and post-closing. |
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| Certified Transaction Coordinator | Running your Business | Certified Transaction Coordinator (CTC) is a program consisting of several transaction management courses for all real estate licensees and unlicensed transaction coordinators who want to build and establish a successful transaction coordinator business. |
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| Running your Business | Understand the role and responsibility of the brokers and how to utilize resources to gain a general working knowledge of the basic operations of their office. |
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| Running your Business | Learn about the specific role of team leaders and what steps are needed to make your team more effective and profitable. | ||
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Administrative Staffing: The Human Side of Human Resources - ONLINE ANYTIME |
Running your Business |
Learn effective strategies for staffing your organization that will allow your business to run effectively. |
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Office Management Certification (OMC) for Real Estate Professionals -ONLINE ANYTIME |
Running your Business | This bundle will educate you on how efficient brokers and teams manage their offices for profit and success in a competitive market. | |
The California Association of REALTORS® (C.A.R.) holds local REALTOR® associations responsible for ensuring broker compliance with the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) Variable Dues Formula. The formula was crafted to ensure fairness by basing member dues on the number of individuals licensed with REALTOR® principals (known as Designated REALTORS®, or DRs).
Learn more here.
