High Desert Association of Realtors

06/05/2026

As trusted advisors, REALTORS® are uniquely positioned to help homeowners protect one of their most valuable assets. Join the California Residential Mitigation Program (CRMP) on Tuesday, June 9, from 2:30–3:30 p.m. for an informational webinar covering earthquake mitigation grant programs available to California homeowners, including the Earthquake Brace + Bolt (EBB) program.

This session will provide practical, ready-to-use information you can share with clients to help strengthen older homes against earthquake damage.

Registration (and at link in bio):
https://on.car.org/4g42L0N
Feel free to share with colleagues who may benefit from attending.

06/05/2026

As part of National Homeownership Month, association leaders and policy experts walked through initiatives, led by NAR members, that are breaking down barriers and promoting sustainable homeownership.

06/03/2026

Under California fair housing laws, Source of Income is a protected class. Housing providers cannot discriminate against any person using a government assistance program that provides rental assistance, security deposit assistance, or a housing subsidy such as HUD’s Section 8 voucher program.

C.A.R.’s new Legal Quick Guide, “Use of Section 8 Vouchers in Rentals,” explains how to handle Section 8 inquiries, evaluate applications with a rental assistance element, and use other best practices when interacting with tenants in rental assistance programs.

Access the guide at https://on.car.org/4fioe61 (must be signed in to car.org to view).

05/21/2026

C.A.R.’s April Sales and Price Report is here to help you showcase your expertise and demonstrate your REALTOR® value.

In April, the California median home price reached a record high as the housing market picked up steam. Existing, single-family home sales totaled 275,580 in April on a seasonally adjusted basis, up 3.9 % from 265,320 in March and up 4.1% from 264,810 in April 2025. The statewide median home price set a record high, rising 2.9% from $889,190 in March to $914,810 in April and up 0.4% from $911,400 in April 2025.

For more details on the April 2026 Sales and Price Report, visit https://bit.ly/4umQHMq

05/19/2026

📢 You’re Invited! 📅

Join us for the next HDAOR General Membership Meeting on May 27, 2026 at 10AM — available In-Person & Virtual!

We’re excited to welcome Art Carter, CRMLS Chief Executive Officer, as our featured speaker, hosted by myNHD. This is a great opportunity to connect, learn CRMLS industry updates, enjoy breakfast & network with fellow HDAOR members!

📍 In-Person Location:
11890 Hesperia Rd.
Hesperia, CA 92345

🎟️ Don’t forget — you MUST register to be entered into the drawing!

👉 Register online at ims.vvar.com
📞 760-244-8841
📧 [email protected]

We look forward to seeing you there!

05/19/2026

05/15/2026

On April 24, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) issued a “Dear Colleague” letter to HUD-funded fair housing organizations and real estate professionals clarifying that sharing objective information about neighborhood crime rates and school quality with prospective buyers is not a violation of the Fair Housing Act.

The National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) agrees that consumers seeking information about neighborhood schools and crime should have access to accurate and complete data during their home search.

Consistent with this position, NAR’s Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice explicitly allow members to share neighborhood demographic information, as long as it is not racial, ethnic, or religious.

Since the 1980s, NAR guidance has encouraged members to share objective, factual information about schools and crime, provided by a reliable third-party source.

At the same time, NAR has advised caution on how these topics are discussed. Subjective commentary, personal opinions, or hearsay about schools or crime have been cited as evidence of discriminatory intent and intentional steering in numerous fair housing legal cases.

NAR’s guidance on these topics can be found here: https://www.nar.realtor/fair-housing/fair-housing-compiled-resources.

C.A.R. has compiled a robust collection of California Fair Housing resources on its Fair Housing website: https://www.fairhousingcalifornia.org/

Both NAR and C.A.R. remain committed to helping REALTORS® navigate fair housing requirements and apply them appropriately in daily practice.

05/04/2026

🚨 FREE Training Workshop! 🚨

Ready to level up your business and stand out in today’s market? Join this FREE Training Workshop hosted by RD Training Systems and learn proven, real-world strategies from top active agents—no fluff, just results.

💡 You’ll learn how to:
• Generate quality leads & buyers
• Secure more appointments & commissions
• Leverage user-friendly tech & marketing tools
• Create consistent listings & close more deals
• Use AI insights to boost your production

📅 May 20, 2026
⏰ 9:00 – 11:00 AM
🍳 Breakfast provided
📍 High Desert Association of REALTORS®
11890 Hesperia Rd, Hesperia, CA

⚠️ Seats are limited—RSVP is required!
🔗 Save your seat: http://evt.to/n2cokmdm9wy4

Take action, sharpen your skills, and build a business that works for you.