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Recognizing Outstanding 2023 Achievements

On March 25th, 2024, OCR members gathered at UCI for Orange County REALTORS®' Annual Membership Meeting and Market Forecast. Attendees heard a Treasurer's report from Charleen Nagata Newhouse, a legal update from Gov Hutchinson, and a report on Orange County's housing market from Steven Thomas.

In Memoriam: Elizabeth Koren (1941-2024)

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Elizabeth (Liz) Koren, a beloved former Orange County REALTORS® Member. Liz, a long-time REALTOR® in Mission Viejo, passed away on February 10, 2024. Liz was a very well-loved and respected REALTOR® for many many years here in Orange County.

In Memoriam: Gordon Keith Livingston (1933-2023)

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of a former REALTOR® member, Gordon Keith Livingston. Gordon was a REALTOR® for 40 years and was most recently Broker of Gordon Livingston Realty. Gordon passed on August 21, 2023 in Lima, Peru with his wife, Consuelo Galdos-Livingston, by his
Education & Events

2024 Annual Membership Meeting & Market Forecast

Presentation slides: Market Forecast Slides - Steven Thomas Dr. Lawrence Yun Video Update Orange County REALTORS ® Year in Review Video

Proposition 19: Homeowner Tax Savings Everywhere in the State

If you missed the Proposition 19: Homeowner Tax Savings Everywhere in the State presentation, you can view Robert Bloom's slides below. Download Presentation Slides

Slides from Reopening Sooner and Safer: Strategies for Success

Thank you to all who attended the "Reopening Sooner and Safer: Strategies for Success" presentation by Lucy Dunn, President and CEO, Orange County Business Council and thank you to our co-host Newport Beach Association of REALTORS®. Download Presentation Slides
Announcements

March Housing Report

California's affordability challenges are expected to persist, though there was recent growth in housing supply. Despite this, inventory remains tight, supporting high prices, which will likely to continue to climb. With mortgage rates rising throughout February, the California housing market lost
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Apply for 2025 C.A.R. & NAR Director Positions

Applications are now available for those who wish to apply for State and National Director positions. State Director Application National Director Application Please print, sign, and email back to Debby Ritter by Friday, August 2, 2024. To complete the application(s), please download each PDF and

The Champions of Home Impact Awards Are Back!

The Champions of Home Impact Awards are back and are ready to recognize REALTORS® who "have made a significant impact on their communities through volunteer efforts." The winner will receive: $5,000 donation to the non-profit organization 501(c)3 they serve Travel expenses to the REimagine!
Rules & Regulations

The Fannie Mae Requirement Impacting All Appraisers in 2022

On February 7, 2022, NAR sent a letter to Fannie Mae and the Federal Housing Finance Agency regarding Fannie Mae’s recent announcement that appraisers will be required to use ANSI® Z765-2021 (American National Standards Institute®) for measuring, calculating, and reporting above-grade and below

Proposition 19

This video is provided for information only and not intended as a substitute for legal advice. Consult an attorney should you require specific advice. For follow up questions, contact your broker, attorney, and/or the C.A.R. Legal Hotline. C.A.R. Member Legal Hotline: (213) 739-8282 C.A.R.

New & Revised C.A.R. Forms - December 2020

Starting 1/1/2021, there is a new disclosure requirement for properties located in high or very high fire hazard severity zones for homes built before 2010. See C.A.R.’s new form, Home Fire Hardening Disclosure and Advisory (HHDA) and the C.A.R. Legal Live Webinar for more information on the new
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Profile of Home Buyers and Sellers Draws National Media

The National Association of REALTORS® released its 2023 Profile of Home Buyers and Sellers this morning, garnering coverage in a wide range of national media outlets, including CNN , Bloomberg and The Washington Post . The annual report, which NAR has been conducting since 1981, covers demographics,

Orange County Housing Market Update – February 8, 2023

ReportsOnHousing.com Economist Steven Thomas is back with his latest Orange County Housing Update. Find out where he predicts the market will head for the remainder of the year. Will interest rates continue to rise? Will prices steadily climb or drop off? View event slides.

CRMLS Industry News Update

Download the CRMLS Industry News Update , a wrap-up of real estate industry news stories from the past months respectively. We want to do our part to keep you, our valued members, up-to-date on major events in this industry. While this list of stories is by no means exhaustive, we hope you find this

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