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

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 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!

The National Association of Realtors’ Good Neighbor Award is back, providing REALTORS® with the opportunity to be honored for their volunteer work! NAR’s Good Neighbor Award is given to members who “have made an extraordinary impact on their community, or on the national or world stage, through

Timeline for 2025 Committee & Director Appointments *Dates subject to change* ________________________________________________________ February 19, 2024 Instruction documents about the application and selection process are available on nar.realtor/committees . March 1 – May 15, 2024 Committee

There has been a lot happening at the National Association of REALTORS® this past week since the verdict in the Burnett et al v. NAR et al case and the announcement of our new interim CEO, Nykia Wright. I wanted to share some additional perspective about where we are at this moment in time. As

Transfer your primary membership to OC in 2023 for FREE!* Upgrade your REALTOR® membership and join the #1 largest local association in California! You can transfer now at no cost and start getting access to these premiere benefits immediately and much more. ■ Over 200 complimentary classes every

I have an important litigation update. After an 11-day trial in the case of Burnett v. NAR et al , the eight-person jury in a Kansas City, Mo., federal courtroom, came back Tuesday and found the National Association of REALTORS® and other corporate defendants liable in the case. This matter is not

Nominate a Leader in Real Estate! Do you know someone—including yourself—who deserves to be honored in one of these ways? Nominations were due by January 31 at 5:00 PM and are now closed. ________________________________________________ Pillars of Excellence Award “Pillar” is a person who provides

Do you know a leading REALTOR ® or Affiliate member? At the 75th Anniversary Installation Gala on November 30, 2023, we will recognize REALTOR ® and Affiliate members who exemplify professional excellence and service to the real estate community. Do you know someone—including yourself—who deserves

CRMLS applications for 2024 Board of Directors are open. 4 Open Board of Director Positions for 2024: 3 Association Member Elected Directors: 2 in at-large category 1 in smaller AOR category 1 Board of Director Elected Director: 1 is a Senior Manager, Owner or Principal (SOP) of a firm with more

Applications are now available for those that 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 Tuesday, August 1, 2023. To complete the application(s), please download each PDF and

The 2025 Committee Selection Process is now underway. Please access the system to let the C.A.R. Leadership Team know where you would like to serve! Enter your recommendations now. Each year the C.A.R. Officers seek to put together the best group of California REALTORS® to serve on numerous C.A.R.

C.A.R. DIRECTOR FOR LIFE APPLICATION AVAILABLE NOW The California Association of REALTORS® will select up to three individuals for the position of Director for Life at its 2023 Spring Business Meeting. Director for Life candidates must submit the online application to be considered along with a

Timeline for 2024 Committee & Director Appointments *Dates subject to change* February 17, 2023 Instruction documents about the committee application and selection process are available on nar.realtor/governance/committees . March 1 – May 15, 2023 • Committee Application Website opens on March 1. •

Do you know a leading REALTOR® or Affiliate member? At the Annual Installation of Officers and Directors on December 6th, 2022, and our Annual Membership Meeting on March 27, 2023, we will recognize REALTOR® and Affiliate members who exemplify professional excellence and service to the real estate

The California Association of REALTORS® OPPOSES Senate Bill 1105, authored by Senator Ben Hueso, and Senate Bill 679, authored by Senator Sydney Kamlager, which would lead to new property taxes, making getting into and keeping a home more expensive and difficult, pushing homeownership out of reach

If you are interested in serving on an Orange County REALTORS® committee in 2023, please submit your application by October 31, 2022. To learn more about the committees, visit our Committee page . Apply Online For questions, please contact Debby Ritter .

Applications are now available for those that 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 Monday, August 1, 2022. To complete the application(s), please download each PDF and

The Orange County REALTORS® Board of Directors held an election on Wednesday, July 6th to elect our 2023 officers. Congratulations to our newly elected 2023 President-Elect, Jeff Jackson, and our 2023 Treasurer, Charleen Nagata Newhouse.

2023 C.A.R. Committee Timeline Each year the C.A.R. Officers seek to put together the best group of California REALTORS® to serve on numerous C.A.R. committees to tackle the issues facing our industry and help direct Association policy. C.A.R. committee members and directors attend three C.A.R.

Do you know a leading REALTOR® or Affiliate member? At the Annual Installation of Officers and Directors on December 6th, 2022, we will recognize REALTOR® and Affiliate members who exemplify professional excellence and service to the real estate community. Do you know someone—including yourself—who

On behalf of Orange County REALTORS® we would like to express our deepest condolences to the people of Ukraine who have lost their lives, their homes, and their sense of security while protecting their country from the Russian invasion. Our thoughts are with the Ukrainian people abroad as well as

Congratulations to the following members who receive a partial refund of their dues for paying in full, in December online! Johnny Chong Claire Craig Benjamin Iserhien Eddi Hsu Jacob Lawlor Glenn Bushmire Cheryl Anderson Joyce Smith Edward Duval Irene Mack Thank you for your membership!