by Russell Boyd | Aug 9, 2022 | California Real Estate Press, Press Room, Ventura County Real Elestate Press
As the California legislature closes out the 2020-2022 legislative session, which concludes at the end of this month, C.A.R. is strongly opposing two bills currently before the legislature — SB 1105 (Hueso) and SB 679 (Kamlager). Both bills create housing agencies...
by Russell Boyd | Jul 21, 2022 | California Real Estate Press, Ventura County Real Elestate Press
California home sales and price curb in June as housing demand cools, C.A.R. reports 2022 Housing market forecast revised to 380,630 units sold and a statewide median price of $863,390. Existing, single-family home sales totaled 344,970 in June on a seasonally...
by Russell Boyd | Jul 8, 2022 | California Real Estate Press, Ventura County Real Elestate Press
SACRAMENTO (July 6) – The California Homeownership Coalition — which includes the CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® (C.A.R.), the California Building Industry Association (CBIA), Habitat for Humanity California and other leading civic and housing advocacy...
by Russell Boyd | Jul 5, 2022 | California Real Estate Press, Ventura County Real Elestate Press
As the state’s drought conditions continue to worsen, Californians have been asked to voluntarily reduce water use by 15%. If conservation efforts don’t improve this summer, the state could be forced to impose mandatory water restrictions throughout the state. –...
by Russell Boyd | Jun 14, 2022 | California Real Estate Press, National Real Estate Press, Press Room, Ventura County Real Elestate Press
WASHINGTON (June 8, 2022) – The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) released finalized equity plans Wednesday for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. According to the FHFA, the plans are intended to “address barriers experienced by renters, aspiring homeowners, and current...
by Russell Boyd | Jun 8, 2022 | California Real Estate Press, National Real Estate Press, Press Room, Ventura County Real Elestate Press
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and the Federal Housing Administration (FHA) mark June as National Homeownership Month following President Biden’s proclamation issued on Tuesday. This year’s Homeownership Month celebrates...