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Friday, July 5, 2024

Policy Pulse 7/3/24

By Krista Pleiser

Upcoming Meetings:

  • 7/9 - C.A.R. Legal Live Webinars
  • 7/9 - Public Open House - FEMA Revised Mapping of the Special Flood Hazard Area
  • 7/10 - Remaining C.A.R. forms will be released on car.org
  • 7/11 - SBAOR Breakfast at the Beach - South Coast Tenant Protections
  • 7/24 - CCRE Presents - California's Insurance Landscape: From Risk to Resilience

Stories/Information:

  • County Steps Up Safety for Student Housing Along Isla Vista
  • Reminders & Mentions
  • Check Your Information For Fraud
  • June 2024 Forms Update
  • Legal Matters Podcast
  • News You May Have Missed

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Monday, July 1, 2024

Weekly Updates | July 1

UPCOMING EVENTS

  • 7/29: Fiesta Kickoff Party! (Tickets and sponsorships now available)
  • 7/18 & 8/15: Meet Me in Old Town Goleta
  • 9/25 - 26: REimagine! Conference & Expo

NEWS & UPDATES

  • Santa Barbara Association of REALTORS® Scholarship
  • Letter from NAR President Kevin Spears
  • How to Communicate Offers of Compensation
  • Other News

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Monday, June 24, 2024

Weekly Updates | June 24

UPCOMING EVENTS

  • 6/25: Lunch & Learn
  • 7/29: Fiesta Kickoff Party! (Tickets and sponsorships now available)
  • 7/18 & 8/15: Meet Me in Old Town Goleta
  • 9/25 - 26: REimagine! Conference & Expo

 

NEWS & UPDATES

  • Affiliate Spotlight
  • Other News

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Monday, June 17, 2024

Weekly Updates | June 17

UPCOMING EVENTS

  • 6/24: Forms Training
  • 6/24: CCRE Virtual Panel: California's Insurance Landscape
  • 6/25: Lunch & Learn
  • 7/18 & 8/15: Meet Me in Old Town Goleta
  • 9/25 - 26: REimagine! Conference & Expo

 

NEWS & UPDATES

  • Affiliate Spotlight
  • Resources for dealing with new changes from the NAR Settlement
  • Other News

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Friday, June 14, 2024

Policy Pulse

By Krista Pleiser

Upcoming Meetings:

  • 7/9 - C.A.R. Legal Live Webinars
  • 6/24 - CCRE Presents - California's Insurance Landscape: From Risk to Resilience
  • 6/27 - City of Santa Barbara hosts Upcoming Disabled Access & Code Changes Forum

Stories/Information:

  • FHA Doubles Fees for Loan Assumptions
  • VA Announces Temporary Policy Allowing VA Buyers to Compensate their Buyer Broker Directly
  • Reminders & Mentions
  • A.R. Releases New Fact Sheet: BRBC – Scope of Representation
  • New FAQ: Open Houses in a Post-NAR Settlement World
  • Habitat Home Repair Program for Low-Income Homeowners
  • News You May Have Missed

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Thursday, June 6, 2024

May Statistics & Chart

Our statistics and market review are kindly compiled by other parties, and will be uploaded at the end of the following month. Please note the Market Review is now a quarterly update.

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Tuesday, June 4, 2024

Weekly Updates | June 4

UPCOMING EVENTS

  • 6/4, 10, & 11: Forewarn Training Offerings
  • 6/11: SBAOR Shred Event
  • 6/11: Steps to Financing the Dream of Homeownership
  • 6/12-13: 2024 WomanUP!® Conference
  • 6/21: Real Estate REvive!
  • 9/25 - 26: REimagine! Conference & Expo

NEWS AND UPDATES

  • In Memoriam: Monika Draggoo & Zena Drewisch
  • News & Updates

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Wednesday, May 29, 2024

Weekly Updates | May 29

UPCOMING EVENTS

  • 5/28: FOREWARN REALTOR® Safety Benefit
  • 5/28: Free C.A.R. Buyer Representation Forms Class
  • 5/30: Cornhole Tournament
  • 6/11: Steps to Financing the Dream of Homeownership
  • 6/21: Real Estate REvive!
  • 9/25 - 26: REimagine! Conference & Expo

 

NEWS AND UPDATES

  • In Memoriam: Phyllis Lenker
  • RECORDING: Forms Update with Nikki Coppa
  • Veterans Affairs temporarily allows buyer agent payment via loan
  • How to replace SentriLock batteries

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Friday, May 24, 2024

Policy Pulse

By Krista Pleiser

Upcoming Meetings:

  • 6/4 & 6/5 & 6/11 & 7/9 - C.A.R. Legal Live Webinars

Stories/Information:

  • NAR Washington D.C. Report
  • Veterans Affairs Signals Temporary Suspension of Buyer Agent Payment Ban
  • Laws Affecting You
  • Balcony Inspection Laws - Initial Inspection Deadline: January 1, 2025
  • New Law: "Ability to Pay" Screening for Section 8 Tenant Applicants
  • Legislative Update
  • SB 1462: Legislative Day Opposed Bill and Bill to End Mortgage Deduction on Second Homes Fail!
  • Buyer Broker Bill Advances to the Senate
  • Prominent Democrats and Labor Unions Oppose Initiative to Repeal Costa-Hawkins
  • News You May Have Missed

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Monday, May 20, 2024

Weekly Updates | May 20

By SBAOR

UPCOMING EVENTS

  • 5/21: Lunch & Learn
  • 5/28: FOREWARN REALTOR® Safety Benefit
  • 5/28: Free C.A.R. Buyer Representation Forms Class
  • 5/30: Cornhole Tournament
  • 6/21: Real Estate REvive!
  • 9/25 - 26: REimagine! Conference & & Expo

 NEWS AND UPDATES

  • Market Mastery
  • Flexmls Tips
  • REMINDER: 2024 Mid Year MLS Fee Increase Notice
  • REMINDER: 2025 CAR Director Application
  • How to replace SentriLock batteries

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Quick Contact

Due to high call volume at our main line, here is a quick reference for direct help:

MLS: (805) 884-8614

Membership: (805) 884-8613

For SentriLock or Store: (805) 884-8601