NAR Update... Month-over-month sales fell in all regions. Year-over-year sales rose in the South and West and declined in the Northeast and Midwest. According to NAR Chief Economist Dr. Lawrence Yun. “March home sales remained sluggish and below last year’s pace. Lower consumer confidence and softer job growth continue to hold back buyers.” Full report: https://www.nar.realtor/research-and-statistics/housing-statistics/existing-home-sales

Please consider making an unrestricted gift to the CARES General Fund , which allows your generosity to be spread across all causes when and where it's needed. However, you are free to direct some or all of your gift to specific C.A.R. causes if that is your preference. Scholarship Foundation:   Provides scholarships to California students pursuing real estate-related degrees by lessening the cost of education. Reduced educational expenses can help recipients enter the profe

Check out the presentation slides for a recap of this session: https://db07a760-553e-4511-afdf-8486859f7fc4.usrfiles.com/ugd/db07a7_e871a5c765eb40c6a5a0720401c8cba6.pdf

NAR has shared the latest consumer guide that helps buyers learn about conventional, FHA and VA mortgage options that let them fold in the cost of renovations or repairs. Renovation financing can help buyers compete in low-inventory markets, customize a home to their needs and build equity faster.   As a reminder, all guides in this series are available for download—in both English and Spanish—on  facts.realtor . Please allow up to two weeks for the Spanish version of the lat