TIGAR Blog

C.A.R. OPPOSES AB 736 (Gonzalez), a bill that writes a transfer tax ceiling into state law for the first time at up to 3% of a property’s sale price, nearly 27 times higher than the .11% limit that currently applies to general law cities. A cap sets these high functions… Read more: AB 736 – Dramatic Increase to Transfer Taxes! Vote No!

California home sales, prices rise in February as mortgage rates ease, C.A.R. reports SACRAMENTO (March 17) – California home sales perked higher in February as slightly more favorable mortgage rates improved affordability and encouraged more buyers to reenter the market, the CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® (C.A.R.) said today. Infographic: https://www.car.org/Global/Infographics/2026-02-Sales-and-Price Closed escrow sales… Read more: February California home sales and price report

The 190,000-member strong CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® (C.A.R.) is hosting the 2026 Homeownership Matters Gubernatorial Forum in Downtown Sacramento. As housing has taken center stage in California politics and policy, C.A.R. President Tamara Suminski and CEO Phil Hawkins will host leading gubernatorial candidates to discuss their proposed solutions to California’s housing crisis.… Read more: Homeownership Takes Center Stage as CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® Convenes Forum with Leading Gubernatorial Candidates

The California Housing Finance Agency’s Dream For All Shared Appreciation Loan program will begin accepting applications for down payment assistance on February 24. The application window will close on March 16. After that, applications will be selected and audited. Recipients of conditional approval will have 90 days to shop for a… Read more: Dream For All application period to open February 24 to March 16

SACRAMENTO (Jan. 8) – The CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® (C.A.R.) today issued the following statement in response to Gov. Gavin Newsom’s final State of the State address: “The CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® applauds Gov. Newsom for recognizing that housing costs are a major driver of California’s affordability crisis,” said 2026 C.A.R. President Tamara Suminski.… Read more: C.A.R. calls for expanded homeownership opportunities across California

Sacramento (Jan. 6) — The CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® (C.A.R.) today announced the launch of Homeownership Matters, a statewide public education and advocacy campaign to make homeownership a critical priority of California’s 2026 housing agenda. As California lawmakers begin their work for the next year, the campaign calls for enacting legislation that helps working Californians… Read more: CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® Launches “Homeownership Matters” Campaign to Build the California We Believe In

California home sales reach three-year high in November, C.A.R. reports SACRAMENTO (Dec. 16) – California home sales rose in November from both the previous month and year for the third consecutive month to reach the highest level since September 2022, the CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® (C.A.R.) said today. Infographic: https://www.car.org/Global/Infographics/2025-11-Sales-and-Price Closed escrow sales of existing,… Read more: C.A.R. news release: November home sales and price report

SACRAMENTO (Nov. 21) – The CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® (C.A.R.) today issued the following statement by 2026 C.A.R. President Tamara Suminski, a Southern California broker and REALTOR®, regarding referral fees involved in a real estate transaction: “The CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® has long championed compensation transparency, especially when it comes to real estate… Read more: CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® Supports Referral Fee Transparency in Real Estate Transactions

LOS ANGELES (Nov. 18) – The CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® (C.A.R.) has installed its 2026 Leadership Team. C.A.R. President Tamara Suminski, a Southern California real estate broker, will lead the team. Serving with Suminski are President-elect Mark Peterson, Treasurer Nikki Coppa and Chief Executive Officer Phil Hawkins. The 2026 officers begin their official term… Read more: The CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® installs its 2026 Leadership Team

The City maintains a robust enforcement program for temporary signs, most commonly “Open House” signs that are placed without a valid permit on City property, or placed in violation of the time, place or manner of regulations that are established under Chino Hills Municipal Code Section 16.38. Although this program has been… Read more: City of Chino Hills – Time, Place & Manner Requirements for Open House Sign Placement