CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS®

CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® The CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® is a trade association representing 185,000 REALTORS® statewide. C.A.R. members.

C.A.R.’s page is an online community for members to discuss the real estate industry. encourages comments and participation on our page, and we will do our best to address questions from C.A.R. However, there are certain kinds of questions and comments which C.A.R. believes are inappropriate for this forum. The following types of comments will be deleted by our moderators:
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hing or selling particular products or services. We consider this forum to be a “no pitch zone.”
• Comments addressing specific real estate transactions or REALTORS®. members should call our Legal Hotline to speak with an attorney to discuss these topics. Consumers who wish to obtain more information about real estate matters should check with the California Department of Real Estate.
• Comments which include profane, racist, or otherwise inappropriate language. may also choose to ban users from this forum who post any of the above types of prohibited comments. By establishing these basic guidelines, C.A.R. seeks to ensure that this forum remains pleasant and useful for the benefit of our members.

Here’s a math for problem for you: big decisions + confusing market = stressed out clients. Good thing solving problems ...
05/30/2026

Here’s a math for problem for you: big decisions + confusing market = stressed out clients. Good thing solving problems is what you do best.

Check out our Ad Campaign ‘26 stories highlight to share this affordability video with your clients. You can also check it out on our YouTube channel: https://bit.ly/4ecLXDx

05/29/2026

The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage remained stable this week, averaging 6.53% — a 0.02% increase from last week. A year ago at this time, the 30-year FRM averaged 6.89%.

California’s housing market has been showing improvement, with sales rebounding, prices growing only moderately, and affordability inching forward as the average mortgage payment dips. News on the Middle East conflict moving closer to a resolution could ease some of the pressure on rates and provide additional support for buyers. Still, the recovery faces meaningful headwinds: tight supply is likely to persist, insurance costs will continue to rise, and affordability progress is gradual and uneven across the state.

What will it take to restore pathways to homeownership in California? At CCRE’s “Rebuilding the California Dream: Pathwa...
05/28/2026

What will it take to restore pathways to homeownership in California? At CCRE’s “Rebuilding the California Dream: Pathways to Entry-Level Homeownership” panel, policymakers and industry experts explored the barriers keeping first-time buyers out of the market — from affordability challenges and regulatory complexity to the shortage of “missing middle” housing.

The discussion also highlighted potential solutions, including policies aimed at expanding attainable homeownership opportunities and supporting middle-market housing development.

Read the full recap to explore the ideas shaping the future of California homeownership on the CCRE website at link in bio or https://on.car.org/4f7uZaJ

05/27/2026

For REALTORS® and housing providers: California’s anti-price-gouging law remains in effect in Orange County through June 22, 2026, unless extended.

In most cases, rent increases cannot exceed 10% above either the amount being charged at the time of the emergency declaration, or the amount charged or advertised within the year prior to the declaration. For rental housing that was not rented or advertised for rent in the year prior to a declaration of emergency, the price cannot exceed 160% of the fair market value of the rental housing as established by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. Penalties for violations can include fines, jail time, and civil enforcement.

The statute does not restrict its protection to a city or county where the emergency or disaster is located. In addition to applying in the city or county covered by the declaration, it is intended to prevent price-gouging elsewhere in the state where there is increased consumer demand as a result of the declared emergency.

View the state’s Price Gouging chart for updated location information at https://on.car.org/4uAveQi or link in bio.

In the spirit of competitive house hunting, we’re playing our new consumer ad campaign spots during all of your favorite...
05/26/2026

In the spirit of competitive house hunting, we’re playing our new consumer ad campaign spots during all of your favorite local sports games. Tell your clients to be on the lookout before they’re going, going, gone!

05/23/2026

Your next post? Already halfway done. The newest consumer ad campaign videos are live in Content Studio. Just customize, personalize, and hit share. Now you can spend less time creating and more time connecting.

Check out the Content Studio at https://shareuniversity.car.org/make-it-your-own or link in bio.

05/22/2026

The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage rose to 6.51% this week, up from last week’s average of 6.36%. Rates remain below last year’s at this time, when the 30-year FRM averaged 6.86%.

Overall, economic indicators have remained relatively steady in recent weeks. Consumer spending, hiring, and business sentiment have held up better than expected, although inflation continues to pose a lingering risk that could delay meaningful relief in interest rates. Even so, the economy’s underlying resilience offers reason for cautious optimism as markets look ahead to a more stable path in the second half of the year.

“AANHPI heritage is about honoring my roots and Filipino culture,” said Hope Atuel, Executive Director of the AREAA - As...
05/22/2026

“AANHPI heritage is about honoring my roots and Filipino culture,” said Hope Atuel, Executive Director of the AREAA - Asian Real Estate Association of America (AREAA). “May is especially meaningful as it celebrates Mother’s Day and my papa’s birth month, so I stay grounded and support my mental health through my connection to Filipino food.”

AREAA continues to push the needle with education and homeownership for multigenerational households. During this year's 2026 Policy Summit, AREAA released their 2026 State of Asia America Report, a status check that highlights housing and economic opportunities within the Asian American communities in the U.S.

Read the report at saa26.paperform.co.

C.A.R. remains committed to uplifting AANHPI voices, expanding access to homeownership, and ensuring every community feels seen, represented, and supported in California’s housing market.

05/22/2026

Los Angeles County’s temporary post-fire rent-gouging protections are set to expire on May 29, allowing landlords to raise rents by more than 10% above pre-January 2025 fire levels. The change comes more than 16 months after the devastating L.A. County fires displaced thousands of residents and intensified competition in the local rental market.

Earlier this spring, the county also lifted post-fire price restrictions for hotels and motels. The emergency rules had limited rent increases to no more than 10% above 1) the rent being charged at the time of the fires, 2) the rent advertised for the year prior to the fires, or 3) an amount equal to 200% of HUD fair market value for previously unlisted properties.

The County’s Proclamation of Local Emergency for Federal Immigration Actions is still active. Previously, this was tied to the price-gouging proclamation, but this month the Board of Supervisors voted to separate them and extinguish the price-gouging protections while maintaining enforcement of the Proclamation of Local Emergency for Federal Immigration Actions.

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 with detailed and timely data on California’s dynamic housing market.

In April, the California median home price reached a record high as the housing market picked up steam. April’s annualized sales growth pace from last year represents the largest annual increase in seven months, according to data collected by C.A.R. from more than 90 local REALTOR® associations and MLSs statewide.

Here are key takeaways from April’s report:

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.

At the regional level, four of the five major regions in California recorded year-over-year sales gains on a non-seasonally adjusted basis. The Far North led the state with a 24.6% annual surge. The Central Coast was the only major region to drop, down 3.0% from April 2025.

Competition picked up slightly as the median time on market dropped to 21 days, down from 23 days in March and unchanged from April 2025.Year-to-date home sales remained flat in April.

For more details on the April 2026 Sales and Price Report, visit https://on.car.org/49cUO5r

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