M.A.R. Info, Updates, Articles to Share

Realtors: How to Figure Out Where to Start in Social Media

2009-10-16T10:18:00.000-07:00

from stacey harmon, your social media expert. try one of her classes at MAR Oct. 21.
see your weekly e mail for RSVP info to jerel taylor.
http://staceyharmon.com/realtors-how-to-figure-out-where-to-start-in-social-media/

Average 30-year fixed rate edges back above 5%; applications fall
October 14, 2009 1:10 pm
http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/laland/2009/10/average-30year-fixed-rate-edges-back-above-5-applications-fall.html

PHOTOS FROM 9.22.09 GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING

2009-09-22T18:16:00.001-07:00

Jan Thompson MAR 2009 Presdient Elect,
Gov Hutchinson Asst. Legal Counsel, CAR,
Bill Bowling MAR 2009 President

Susan Manners, Assoc. Executive and Tom Glatt, President and CEO

REALTORS Federal Credit Union

Peggy Lawyer Gregg of Homes & Land Magazine / Malibu & Bev. Hills

Thanks to Peggy and all our Sponsors for making this meeting at Dukes possible.

Update from CAR on SB133

2009-07-08T16:49:00.000-07:00

http://www.car.org/3550/pdf/258383/333124

Update from CAR on SB133 affecting Title Reps. July 8, 2009

..."On a separate matter relating to title companies, we have more excellent news that impacts the title industry-sponsored SB133. A Legislative Counsel Opinion has been issued that confirms our understanding of this law as it relates to local Associations receiving advertising and other promotions from title companies. In brief, local Associations of

REALTORS(R) are not covered under this act and it is therefore inapplicable to them in most circumstances. The well-written and reasoned Legislative Counsel opinion is not law or regulation but is an authoritative statement by a credible arm of the Legislature, its Counsel. Therefore, SB133 can no longer be used as a viable explanation for declining to advertise with local associations. We read the rationale as applying equally to sponsorships, volunteer participation, use of staff, booth purchases and similar activities that title companies have traditionally participated in with local Associations. Of course, there are some exceptions when very specific benefits flow to individual members. "

Property profiles again may be provided to you by title companies.

2009-07-07T19:57:00.000-07:00

Brought to you by the CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® July 7, 2009

Dear C.A.R. Member:

We have good news to report: Property profiles again may be provided to you by title companies. As you may have heard, the California Dept. of Insurance (CDI)
issued a letter June 12 that was unclear in this respect. C.A.R.’s Governmental Affairs Dept. met with the Dept. of Insurance on July 2 and expressed concern about the interpretation of the June 12 letter and its impact on the market. The CDI said they did not intend their letter to be interpreted to prohibit property profiles, and agreed to look at the matter, recognizing the urgency and the need for immediate action. Clarification was received today. View a copy of C.A.R.’s letter to the Dept. of Insurance here.

We are pleased that the Dept. of Insurance is so responsive to industry needs, particularly when it results in tangible benefits to consumers, such as detecting fraud and providing valuable information about the title when taking listings and servicing buyers and sellers.

Yesterday’s letter makes it clear that the CDI’s chief deputy “did not intend for my June 12 letter to be interpreted as a call for title insurers to change their business practices.” It goes on to say that any conduct must continue to be within existing law and does not mean that “anything goes”. However, the letter is clear that the department will not take enforcement action against title insurers for distributing information about properties in the manner that they did immediately prior to June 12. The CDI will be proceeding with possible regulations in a manner that will not result in continued market disruption. C.A.R. will continue to be vigilant and protect your interests. We will be proactively monitoring this process as it goes forward and will inform you immediately of any changes.

Sincerely,

Jim Liptak
2009 President
CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS®

2009-06-26T11:07:00.000-07:00

The California Emergency Management Agency has a nifty little mapping program that lets you input your address to see your local earthquake, flood and fire hazards. http://www.myhazards.calema.ca.gov/

2009-06-23T21:00:00.000-07:00

2010 C.A.R. COMMITTEE INFORMATION – ARE YOU INTERESTED IN SERVING ON A STATE LEVEL COMMITTEE?
http://www.car.org/meetings/carmeetings/committeeselection/

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