CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS®

CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® The CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® is a trade association representing 185,000 REALTORS® statewide. C.A.R. members.

C.A.R.’s page is an online community for members to discuss the real estate industry. encourages comments and participation on our page, and we will do our best to address questions from C.A.R. However, there are certain kinds of questions and comments which C.A.R. believes are inappropriate for this forum. The following types of comments will be deleted by our moderators:
• Comments pitc

hing or selling particular products or services. We consider this forum to be a “no pitch zone.”
• Comments addressing specific real estate transactions or REALTORS®. members should call our Legal Hotline to speak with an attorney to discuss these topics. Consumers who wish to obtain more information about real estate matters should check with the California Department of Real Estate.
• Comments which include profane, racist, or otherwise inappropriate language. may also choose to ban users from this forum who post any of the above types of prohibited comments. By establishing these basic guidelines, C.A.R. seeks to ensure that this forum remains pleasant and useful for the benefit of our members.

06/12/2026

The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage inched up to 6.52% this week, a small increase over last week’s rate of 6.48%. At this time last year, the FRM averaged 6.84%.

Rates could remain elevated in the near term as energy prices continue to put upward pressure on the overall price level. The May Consumer Price Index rose 4.2% from last year and reached its highest level since April 2023, while core inflation remained more contained. Ongoing uncertainty around U.S.-Iran negotiations and a stronger-than-expected labor market raised the floor under mortgage rates but will likely keep the Fed funds rate unchanged when the central bank meets next week.

With inflation expected to inch up in the months ahead, the case for a more hawkish policy stance later this year has strengthened, and mortgage rates could climb further before easing again.

Olé, olé, olé! Homeownership goals = SCORED! That’s right, your new consumer ad campaign will be airing during soccer’s ...
06/10/2026

Olé, olé, olé! Homeownership goals = SCORED! That’s right, your new consumer ad campaign will be airing during soccer’s biggest game. Because every day is game day when you’re a REALTOR®.

Not every transaction question has a simple answer. Luckily, C.A.R. members have a powerful resource just a phone call a...
06/09/2026

Not every transaction question has a simple answer. Luckily, C.A.R. members have a powerful resource just a phone call away.

The C.A.R. Legal Hotline gives REALTORS® direct access to confidential guidance from experienced C.A.R. attorneys on real estate law and brokerage practice. With more than 1.5 million member questions answered, it’s one of the most valuable benefits included with your membership.

Whether you need clarity on contracts, disclosures, active transactions or brokerage practice questions, the Legal Hotline is here to help you navigate challenges with greater confidence.
Call (213) 739-8282

Monday–Friday: 9 a.m.–6 p.m.
Saturday: 10 a.m.–2 p.m. for active transactions

For more details, including what information you should bring to your Hotline call, read the C.A.R. Legal Hotline Q & A at on.car.org/4e9mERt or link in bio (must be signed in to car.org to view).

06/08/2026

In California, homeownership represents more than a milestone; it’s an investment in your community, a way to maximize opportunity, and build long-term stability.

This Homeownership Month, we’re celebrating the Californians working toward the dream of homeownership and the REALTORS® helping to guide them through one of life’s biggest decisions. In a fast-moving market, trusted local expertise can make all the difference.

The CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® is proud to support REALTORS® and their clients through advocacy, education and resources that help make the dream of homeownership more achievable across the state.

Whether you’re searching for your first home, planning your next move or helping clients navigate the journey, here’s to creating futures rooted in home.

Happy Monday! We're starting the week with a C.A.R. Member Events Update! Check out the full June events 🗓️ @ car.org/me...
06/08/2026

Happy Monday! We're starting the week with a C.A.R. Member Events Update! Check out the full June events 🗓️ @ car.org/meetings/Calendar.

As trusted advisors, REALTORS® are uniquely positioned to help homeowners protect one of their most valuable assets. Joi...
06/05/2026

As trusted advisors, REALTORS® are uniquely positioned to help homeowners protect one of their most valuable assets. Join the California Residential Mitigation Program (CRMP) on Tuesday, June 9, from 2:30–3:30 p.m. for an informational webinar covering earthquake mitigation grant programs available to California homeowners, including the Earthquake Brace + Bolt (EBB) program.

This session will provide practical, ready-to-use information you can share with clients to help strengthen older homes against earthquake damage.

Registration (and at link in bio):
https://on.car.org/4g42L0N
Feel free to share with colleagues who may benefit from attending.

06/05/2026

The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage declined this week, to 6.48% from last week’s average of 6.53%. A year ago at this time, the 30-year FRM averaged 6.85%.

Recent data suggest that consumers and business leaders remain cautious as inflation, high borrowing costs, and uncertainty continue to weigh on confidence. While housing conditions could see some gradual improvement in the second half of the year if geopolitical tensions ease and buyer activity slowly gains traction, affordability challenges will remain a key constraint for California’s housing market.

06/04/2026

Next Thursday, innovative housing supply is the topic of discussion. Join our Center for California Real Estate (CCRE) online to listen to builders and policymakers discuss what is happening now, behind the scenes in California.

As California searches for practical ways to expand housing supply, the conversation is moving beyond traditional development models. Factory-built and manufactured housing, 3D printing, commercial-to-residential conversion, and townhomes and condominiums are all drawing increased attention. Register at on.car.org/june11ccre to learn which housing innovations are gaining real traction and what it will take to turn new models into meaningful production.

California’s LGBTQ+ community deserves safe, welcoming homes, but the numbers show we’ve still got work to do. From lowe...
06/04/2026

California’s LGBTQ+ community deserves safe, welcoming homes, but the numbers show we’ve still got work to do. From lower homeownership rates to higher housing insecurity, too many neighbors are still fighting for the basics. According to our friends at the LGBTQ+ Real Estate Alliance, “the LGBTQ homeownership rate is 49%, far below the homeownership rate of 64% for the general population.”

At C.A.R., we’re here to change that. We’re pushing for fair housing, real protections, and a California where everyone has a place to call home.🏡

Under California fair housing laws, Source of Income is a protected class. Housing providers cannot discriminate against...
06/03/2026

Under California fair housing laws, Source of Income is a protected class. Housing providers cannot discriminate against any person using a government assistance program that provides rental assistance, security deposit assistance, or a housing subsidy such as HUD’s Section 8 voucher program.

C.A.R.’s new Legal Quick Guide, “Use of Section 8 Vouchers in Rentals,” explains how to handle Section 8 inquiries, evaluate applications with a rental assistance element, and use other best practices when interacting with tenants in rental assistance programs.

Access the guide at https://on.car.org/4fioe61 (must be signed in to car.org to view).

Address

915 L Street, #1460
Sacramento, CA
95814

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 5pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 5pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 5pm
Thursday 8:30am - 5pm
Friday 8:30am - 5pm

Telephone

+12137398200

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