
CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS®
To learn how to use zipForm® 6, please register by clicking the link below. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email.
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Coming in Fall 2009, CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS’® WINForms® users will have the option to upgrade for free to the new zipForm® 6 so...ftware. The new application features easy-to-use navigation that lets you move quickly through documents and transactions.
What are the differences between zipForm® 6 and WINForms® software?
- Complete and e-mail/print forms without first having to create a transaction
- Apply one or multiple templates at any time during a transaction
- Drag and drop forms into transactions
- Platform independent – runs on PC or MAC
- Automatically saves (in the background) as you work
- Compatible with Windows Vista 32-bit and 64-bit Read More
https://www1.gotomeeting.com/register/41
Coming in Fall 2009, CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS’® WINForms® users will have the option to upgrade for free to the new zipForm® 6 so...ftware. The new application features easy-to-use navigation that lets you move quickly through documents and transactions.
What are the differences between zipForm® 6 and WINForms® software?
- Complete and e-mail/print forms without first having to create a transaction
- Apply one or multiple templates at any time during a transaction
- Drag and drop forms into transactions
- Platform independent – runs on PC or MAC
- Automatically saves (in the background) as you work
- Compatible with Windows Vista 32-bit and 64-bit Read More
WINForms® is becoming zipForm® 6
Time:10:00AM Wednesday, November 11th
Location:webinar

CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS®
In coordination with the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), C.A.R. is offering a free webinar covering recent FHA Mortgagee Letters and how they affect you and your deals as a REALTOR®.
For more information and to register, please visit http://www.car.org/tools/smart/resources /fha/
Please note: YOU MUST BE A C.A.R. MEMBER TO ATTEND THIS WEBINAR
Time:10:00AM Wednesday, December 9th
Location:webinar

CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® The U.S. House of Representatives today passed a bill extending and expandingthe Federal Tax Credit for First-time Home Buyers. The bill was passed in the U.S. Senate late yesterday and will now go to President Obama for hissignature, where it is expected to be signed this week. Thanks again for contacting your congressperson! http://bit.ly/4joqml
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Bill now goes to President Obama for his signature.

CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® The House and Senate have now both passed legislation that includes the extension of the homebuyer tax credit. The House voted earlier today and the legislation passed by a vote of 403-12. The bill now goes to the President for his signature, which he is expected to sign by week’s end. More info from C.A.R. to follow...

CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® Here is more info on the bill approved by the Senate. Thanks to all who helped spread the word and contacted their congressperson http://bit.ly/4joqml
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The bill now will go to the House, where action may be taken as early as tomorrow.

CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® The Senate just passed the unemployment extension bill with the extension & expansion of the homebuyer credit! Now to the House... More info to follow.

CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® Word from NAR is the Unemployment bill (with tax credits) is expected to be passed by Senate tonight, meaning the House could take it up as early as tomorrow, Thursday. Stay tuned for more...

CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® Check out the latest from C.A.R.'s Research Team "Who's Selling and Why". This brief article talks about info gathered from the 2009 Survey of California Home Sellers. http://bit.ly/3NCt9C

CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS®
Did you know over 30% of legislation in Sacramento affects REALTORS®? The REALTOR® Action Fund (RAF) is a non-partisan fund that protects you from politicians. The Fund supports pro-real estate and business Democrats, Republicans, and Independents. How has RAF and the C.A.R. Government Affairs Team helped REALTORS® thi...s year? By defeating the 3% independent contractor withholding, preserving property profiles, and continuously defeating point of sales bills--just to name a few. Learn more about the REALTOR® Action Fund and how you can help out. http://bit.ly/1iHK1Read More

CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS®
Late yesterday, U.S. Congress passed a congressional resolution to extend the current conforming loan limits through 2010. President Obama is expected to sign the resolution today or tomorrow. Take a look at the C.A.R. Press Release for more info. http://bit.ly/4mY8e0
What are your thoughts? Let us know!
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President Obama expected to sign congressional resolution extending current conforming limits through 2010.

CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® Senators agreed Wednesday to extend the federal tax credit of up to $8000 to first-time home buyers and to expand it to include a reduced credit of up to $6500 to repeat buyers who have owned their current homes for at least 5 years. The amendment may be tied to an unemployment insurance bill. The Senate could vote on the bill as early as today. Check out the LATimes article for more info http://bit.ly/1AKb8b

CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® NeighborWorks America along with local, state and national government agency partners recently launched a national campaign to help homeowners combat loan modification scams. For more info and resources, please read the press release from 10/26 http://bit.ly/4ygsQf
NeighborWorks News: NeighborWorks America and Partners Launch National Campaign to Help Homeowners C
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Today in Los Angeles, NeighborWorks America and a partnership of local, state and national government agencies, nonprofit organizations and financial institutions gathered at City Hall to launch a national ...

CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® Last Friday, C.A.R. called for the U.S. Senate to swiftly adopt the Dodd-Lieberman-Isakson amendment, which would extend and amplify the hugely successful first-time homebuyer tax credit until June 30, 2010. http://budurl.com/8msk

CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® Haven't had a chance to attend a REBarCamp or can't find one in your area? On November 17th, 2009 dozens of the educators in the real estate industry will converge to host the first of its kind, a Virtual Real Estate BarCamp. It's a 1-day learning extravaganza from 9am until 4pm PST and best of all, it's FREE. For more info and to register, check out http://bit.ly/3O3DW. Looks like a great event!
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And finally, so as to not lose the Social Aspect of the BarCamp atmosphere, we areencouragingvolunteers around the country to organize In-Real-Life MeetUps for immediately after the online event. Sponsorship ...

CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® Home sales rise 9.4% in September and beat forecasts. Home resales in September represent the largest monthly increase in 26 years as buyers scramble to complete purchases before the first time homebuyer tax credit expires. http://bit.ly/28zGWf
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WASHINGTON -- Home resales in September clocked the largest monthly increase in 26 years as buyers scrambled to complete their purchases before a tax credit for first-time owners expires. Sales jumped ...






















