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President Jeffrey Jackson's Memorial Service

Orange County REALTORS® 2024 President, Jeffrey Jackson's memorial service will be open to all Orange County REALTOR® members: Thursday, July 11 || 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm || Orange County REALTORS® || 25552 La Paz Rd. Laguna Hills

In Memoriam: Virginia "Ginny" M. Lavan 1926-2024

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Virginia "Ginny" Lavan, a former member of Orange County REALTORS®. Ginny was known for her constant volunteerism, charity, and leadership. She was President of the Saddleback Board, and 1992 REALTOR® of the Year, thanks to her admirable

In Memoriam: Jill Hanna 1938-2024

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Jill Hanna, a beloved member of Orange County REALTORS®. Jill worked in real estate for 48 years, providing value to her clients and colleagues alike. A Celebration of Life was held on May 16th, in San Juan Capistrano. She will be greatly
Education & Events

Kentucky Derby Mixer

On Thursday, May 9th, Orange County REALTORS® hosted a Kentucky Derby Mixer sponsored by Senior Financial Group, Inc., at Sammy’s Original sports bar. Attendees were encouraged to wear their best hats – and did not disappoint! The evening was filled with food, drinks, photo ops, and networking

2024 Annual Membership Meeting & Market Forecast

Presentation slides: Market Forecast Slides - Steven Thomas Dr. Lawrence Yun Video Update Orange County REALTORS ® Year in Review Video

Proposition 19: Homeowner Tax Savings Everywhere in the State

If you missed the Proposition 19: Homeowner Tax Savings Everywhere in the State presentation, you can view Robert Bloom's slides below. Download Presentation Slides
Announcements

Apply for 2025 CRMLS Board of Directors

CRMLS applications for 2025 Board of Directors are open. 7 Open Board of Director Positions for 2025: 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 under

Nominate a Leading REALTOR® or Affiliate!

Do you know a leading REALTOR ® or Affiliate member? Orange County REALTORS ® 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 to be honored in one of these ways

New Government Affairs Director

We are excited to introduce Collin Powers as the new Government Affairs Director for Orange County REALTORS®. Collin joins us with a wealth of experience in government affairs and the legislative process in California and Washington. Most recently, he served as the Local Government Relations
Rules & Regulations

The Fannie Mae Requirement Impacting All Appraisers in 2022

On February 7, 2022, NAR sent a letter to Fannie Mae and the Federal Housing Finance Agency regarding Fannie Mae’s recent announcement that appraisers will be required to use ANSI® Z765-2021 (American National Standards Institute®) for measuring, calculating, and reporting above-grade and below

Proposition 19

This video is provided for information only and not intended as a substitute for legal advice. Consult an attorney should you require specific advice. For follow up questions, contact your broker, attorney, and/or the C.A.R. Legal Hotline. C.A.R. Member Legal Hotline: (213) 739-8282 C.A.R

New & Revised C.A.R. Forms - December 2020

Starting 1/1/2021, there is a new disclosure requirement for properties located in high or very high fire hazard severity zones for homes built before 2010. See C.A.R.’s new form, Home Fire Hardening Disclosure and Advisory (HHDA) and the C.A.R. Legal Live Webinar for more information on the new
Housing Market

Nearly 90% of Metro Areas Registered Home Price Gains in Second Quarter of 2024

In the second quarter of 2024, almost 90% of metro areas saw increases in home prices. Racine, WI had the highest growth rate at 19.8%, with the average home price reaching $309,400. Trenton, NJ had the tenth highest growth rate at 14.1%, with homes averaging $467,200. Overall, the data highlights a

Pending Home Sales Report - June 2024

The overall pending home sales index stood at 74.3 in June 2024, with a month-over-month (MoM) increase of 4.8%. The West region saw the lowest index at 58.4, and a MoM increase of 3.4%. Meanwhile, the Northeast had an index of 65.5 with a MoM increase of 3.0%. The Midwest had an index of 73.7

Pending Home Sales Report - April 2024

In April 2024, the housing market experienced mixed trends across different regions in the United States. The overall pending home sales index stood at 72.3, indicating a subdued level of activity in recent years. The West region saw the lowest index at 55.9, and a month-over-month (MoM) increase of

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