<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Bridge Association of REALTORS®]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bridge AOR]]></description><link>https://www.bridgeaor.org/news</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2026 22:23:38 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.bridgeaor.org/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Happy Father's Day!]]></title><description><![CDATA[Happy Father's Day to all of the fathers in our REALTOR® family! Enjoy this day and share memories with your family.]]></description><link>https://www.bridgeaor.org/post/happy-father-s-day</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a319cad655fbab8671068be</guid><pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2026 18:59:03 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/db07a7_90c2a12e350749818da937ffdab82234~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Jake Starkman</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[May REALTORS® Confidence Index]]></title><description><![CDATA[New N.A.R. report.. First-time buyers climbed to 35% of all buyers (the highest share since June 2020) as modest inventory improvements opened new entry points in the housing market. Despite the gain, overall market sentiment cooled: the REALTORS® Confidence Index Market Outlook retreated for both buyers and sellers on a monthly basis. Full report: https://www.nar.realtor/research-and-statistics/research-reports/realtors-confidence-index]]></description><link>https://www.bridgeaor.org/post/may-realtors-confidence-index</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a3196d76e3aac0bcf9bb35e</guid><pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2026 18:33:21 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/db07a7_076fcbacb507493fac787fcfed187ed8~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Jake Starkman</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Office Closed: Friday, June 19]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bridge AOR and bridgeMLS office will be closed on Friday, June 19, in recognition of Juneteenth. Juneteenth is observed annually on June 19 to commemorate the emancipation of enslaved African Americans.]]></description><link>https://www.bridgeaor.org/post/office-closed-friday-june-19</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a318733a3667807a657d15f</guid><pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2026 17:27:22 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/db07a7_9a2e505c254f475fba92c47b56850dbd~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Jake Starkman</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[2027 Board of Directors Ballot]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Bridge Association of REALTORS® nominating committee has selected the above candidates for the 2027 Bridge Association of REALTORS® Board of Directors. Unless petitioned otherwise, the candidates above will be elected to the 2027 Bridge Association of REALTORS® Board of Directors. ]]></description><link>https://www.bridgeaor.org/post/2027-board-of-directors-ballot</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a3032534eb83abb35286b42</guid><pubDate>Sat, 13 Jun 2026 17:16:48 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/db07a7_5ca72f5ad10147ffbcf176fa6e143ee4~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Jake Starkman</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Celebrate Pride Month this June!]]></title><description><![CDATA[Join us to recognize the impact that lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender individuals have had on history locally, nationally, and internationally. Learn more: https://www.loc.gov/lgbt-pride-month/about/]]></description><link>https://www.bridgeaor.org/post/celebrate-pride-month-this-june</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a1e01b8d87dcf57d547e8ce</guid><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 22:04:23 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="http://video.wixstatic.com/video/db07a7_5830c61c7cb242ef98e0c735f64f7a84/1080p/mp4/file.mp4" length="0" type="video"/><dc:creator>Jake Starkman</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[June is National Homeownership Month]]></title><description><![CDATA[During Homeownership Month, we're celebrating the lasting impact of homeownership and the advocacy efforts that help keep it within reach for more Americans. Explore resources, events and tools you can share with your clients and community. See advocacy in action. #HomeownershipMonth Learn more here.]]></description><link>https://www.bridgeaor.org/post/june-is-national-homeownership-month-2</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a1dfbdf43a3e299a4b4c77c</guid><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 21:40:19 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/db07a7_a14c615138ca4c08b604198161096fcd~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Jake Starkman</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[2026 Home Buyers and Sellers Generational Trends]]></title><description><![CDATA[Update from N.A.R... Regardless of age, most buyers start their house hunt online, but they cite real estate agents as their most-used source of information. Gain more insights in NAR’s 2026 Home Buyers and Sellers Generational Trends report: https://www.nar.realtor/magazine/real-estate-news/equity-rich-buyers-sellers-are-driving-todays-housing-market]]></description><link>https://www.bridgeaor.org/post/2026-home-buyers-and-sellers-generational-trends</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a1875d469f69d4475aca213</guid><pubDate>Sat, 30 May 2026 14:00:18 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/db07a7_883244b62e8e41199d4ef990458490be~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Jake Starkman</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Squatting Affect on Local Economy]]></title><description><![CDATA[Update from NAR.. Lawrence Yun, NAR chief economist, explains how squatting affects private property rights and the local economy, including challenges in states where removal is more difficult. Have a question for our economists? Email AskTheEconomist@nar.realtor or drop it in the comments.]]></description><link>https://www.bridgeaor.org/post/squatting-affect-on-local-economy</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a108f00a2438924d10cfcc2</guid><pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 15:00:28 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="http://video.wixstatic.com/video/db07a7_c2bbcef66b1946a08c6a78373b0cbb3c/720p/mp4/file.mp4" length="0" type="video"/><dc:creator>Jake Starkman</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Association Leadership Update for Bridge AOR Members!]]></title><description><![CDATA[There’s an exciting new energy building within our Association — and we want you to be part of it! We’re thrilled to welcome Tia Hunnicutt as Interim CEO. ]]></description><link>https://www.bridgeaor.org/post/association-leadership-update-for-bridge-aor-members</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a1636cfb22ef328630e4702</guid><pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 00:12:02 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/db07a7_e601e8ed48eb4a8f9973a5747b5f9c8b~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Jake Starkman</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mortgage Rates Tick Up]]></title><description><![CDATA[Update from C.A.R. The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage rose this week, up from last week’s average of 6.36%. Rates remain below last year’s at this time, when the 30-year FRM averaged 6.86%. Overall, economic indicators have remained relatively steady in recent weeks. Consumer spending, hiring, and business sentiment have held up better than expected, although inflation continues to pose a lingering risk that could delay meaningful relief in interest rates. Even so, the economy’s underlying...]]></description><link>https://www.bridgeaor.org/post/mortgage-rates-tick-up</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a1636b12a9023e23335c6b7</guid><pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 00:11:31 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Jake Starkman</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[2027 Board of Directors Application is OPEN!]]></title><description><![CDATA[Please refer to Article X, Section III of Bridge AOR's Bylaws for complete Board of Directors' criteria. Apply here: https://www.bridgeaor.org/bod-application]]></description><link>https://www.bridgeaor.org/post/2027-board-of-directors-application-is-open</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a062087590248d168bca2f2</guid><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 19:20:46 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/db07a7_b705286fe35e477a9f98581475a0cb5a~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Jake Starkman</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[5K Walk for Education Photo Gallery]]></title><description><![CDATA[Don't miss out on this annual event next year! Walk for a good cause. View album: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1z3SHPuWs2O1bGM_KjfhQb2Xqb-JyB6Zf?usp=sharing]]></description><link>https://www.bridgeaor.org/post/5k-walk-for-education-photo-gallery</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a0cb0d0983c9f06161ed5a6</guid><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 18:50:59 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/db07a7_a51c0797ac28404984167a2a621c2abd~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Jake Starkman</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thank you to our 2026 5K Walk for Education Sponsors!]]></title><description><![CDATA[A huge thank you to our generous sponsors who donated to our annual Oral Lee Brown 5K Walk for Education, helping to provide a college education to East Bay kids!]]></description><link>https://www.bridgeaor.org/post/thank-you-to-our-2026-5k-walk-for-education-sponsors</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a0b24f2e8a70f90633e5e3a</guid><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 14:41:50 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/db07a7_f4dcba2f399c454d8259fa6b360a2b6b~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Jake Starkman</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Memorial Day: Office Closed]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bridge AOR and bridgeMLS offices will be closed Monday, May 25 in honor of Memorial Day, mourning the U.S. military personnel who died while serving in the United States Armed Forces.]]></description><link>https://www.bridgeaor.org/post/memorial-day-office-closed</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a0caac6fb04a928fee00301</guid><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 18:25:11 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/db07a7_6df1be3b362a46649e9995a9b22d5db3~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Jake Starkman</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[April Home Sales and Price Report]]></title><description><![CDATA[California median home price reaches record high as housing market picks up steam in April, C.A.R. reports Existing, single-family home sales totaled 275,580 in April on a seasonally adjusted basis, up 3.9 percent from 265,320 in March and up 4.1 percent from 264,810 in April 2025. The statewide median home price set a record high, rising 2.9 percent from $889,190 in March to $914,810 in April and up 0.4 percent from $911,400 in April 2025. Year-to-date home sales remained flat in April. Full...]]></description><link>https://www.bridgeaor.org/post/april-home-sales-and-price-report</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a0caa5e9209fbd4f4ef7551</guid><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 18:22:34 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/db07a7_7ac3eda4f77443df831d0b0b2d81a659~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Jake Starkman</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lone Wolf Technologies Possible DocuSign Integration ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lone Wolf Technologies is currently working with DocuSign on a possible integration with Transact. At this time, no additional details or timeline have been provided. We will share updates as more information becomes available.  In the meantime, members can continue using Authentisign, which offers functionality similar to DocuSign and allows tracking and editing directly within the zipForm transaction environment.  C.A.R. also offers free monthly Digital Signatures webinars, training guides,...]]></description><link>https://www.bridgeaor.org/post/lone-wolf-technologies-possible-docusign-integration</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a06224b7f9a7d9d12298a92</guid><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 07:00:00 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Jake Starkman</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[1st Quarter 2026 Housing Affordability]]></title><description><![CDATA[Housing affordability in California reaches a four-year high in first-quarter 2026, C.A.R. reports Declining interest rates and falling home prices made it possible for more Californians to afford a home purchase. Twenty-two percent of California households could afford to buy an $843,390 median-priced home in the first quarter of 2026, up from 21 percent in fourth-quarter 2025 and up from 19 percent in first-quarter 2025. A minimum annual income of $204,800 was needed to make monthly...]]></description><link>https://www.bridgeaor.org/post/1st-quarter-2026-housing-affordability</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a0367bc68a3e7adcb13403d</guid><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 17:48:16 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/db07a7_c36098ac711d40d4859f6cb766b59bce~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Jake Starkman</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[NOW AVAILABLE: REALTOR.com+ (bridgeMLS)]]></title><description><![CDATA[realtor.com+ NOW AVAILABLE to bridgeMLS participants &#38; subscribers! Access via your MLS dashboard https://maxebrdi.clareityiam.net/idp/login Also available in the app store. Work with clients in a branded, collaborative space where search, listings, and messages are all under one roof. Keeping everyone in sync from click to close. Learn more: https://bridgemls.com/Article/Realtorcom%E2%84%A2-Coming-April-27th,-2026-13005 Realtor.com®+™ delivers meaningful value across the ecosystem – for...]]></description><link>https://www.bridgeaor.org/post/realtor-com-connect-collaborate-close</link><guid isPermaLink="false">698e38d8cc36db791e6f3d1d</guid><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 17:20:55 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/db07a7_8b05426172f44b63a77821ffd9cf9e20~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_675,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Jake Starkman</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[2026 Legislative Day Photo Gallery]]></title><description><![CDATA[Thank you to all who attended Legislative Day 2026 in Sacramento! Keep an eye out next year to join us in the future.]]></description><link>https://www.bridgeaor.org/post/2026-legislative-day-photo-gallery</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69fa4d486d919e5ce870f5ae</guid><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 07:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/db07a7_8adcd0448314445fb1dc2022e3b753e8~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Jake Starkman</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Happy Mother's Day!]]></title><description><![CDATA[Happy Mother's Day this Sunday to all of the moms within our REALTOR® Family!]]></description><link>https://www.bridgeaor.org/post/happy-mother-s-day</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69fcc482666cfccd94175983</guid><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 16:58:07 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="http://video.wixstatic.com/video/db07a7_332ebbbb27204fc7904df2cd2828974f/1080p/mp4/file.mp4" length="0" type="video"/><dc:creator>Jake Starkman</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>