HDAOR MEMBER NEWS

State Farm, Allstate stop selling home insurance to new customers in CA

 
State Farm and Allstate have announced they will no longer sell new home insurance policies in California because of wildfire risks and an increase in construction costs. Here are some facts…Read More..

Click below to view the slides from the General Membership Meeting (5/24/23) Speaker: CA DRE Commissioner, Doug McCauley.

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Western Joshua Tree Status Update

In late 2019 the Center for Biological Diversity (CBD) filed a petition with the California Department of Fish and Game Commission (Commission) to list the Western Joshua Tree as a threatened species. The petition was subsequently accepted by the Department. This action began the process to determine if the Joshua Tree should be listed as threatened under the California Endangered Species Act (CESA). Read More…

Click Here for the Joshua Tree Disclosure Statement

MLS Dues Reminder:

The Quarterly MLS Dues were due on June 1, 2023.

They will be late on June 20, 2023 and incur a late fee of $25.00.
All unpaid MLS users will be suspended on July 1, 2023.

 How to pay MLS dues:

  • Call us at 760-244-8841
  • Come into our office at 11890 Hesperia Rd. Hesperia, CA . We are open Monday-Friday from 8:30am -4:30pm. You may pay by Credit Card, Check or Money Order (we do not accept cash).
  • You can pay online by clicking HERE

Effective June 1, 2023, the CRMLS Rules and Citation Policy have been updated and published on the Compliance page of the CRMLS website.

 

We encourage you to review the two-page summary of the rules here.

CRMLS Rules and Regulations

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Real Estate Bulletin: Spring 2023

  • Commissioner’s Update
  • Changes to Pre-License Education Course Requirements Take Effect January 1, 2024
  • Living in a Common Interest Development
  • Helping Your Client Understand an Architect’s Role
  • Broker Supervision Requirements Under California Real Estate Law
  • Updated Rules for Discrimination as a Basis for Discipline
  • A Look Inside DRE’s Complaint Process

https://www.dre.ca.gov/files/pdf/reb/rebspring_23.pdf

CONSUMER NEWS

6 Reasons You Should Never Buy or Sell a Home Without an Agent By Rachel Stults
Aug 1, 2022

It’s a slow Sunday morning. You’ve just brewed your Nespresso and popped open your laptop to check out the latest home listings before you hit the road for a day of open houses.

You’re DIYing this real estate thing, and you think you’re doing pretty well—after all, any info you might need is at your fingertips online, right? That and your own sterling judgment.

Oh, dear home buyer (or seller!)—we know you can do it on your own. But you really, really shouldn’t. This is likely the biggest financial decision of your entire life, and you need a Realtor® if you want to do it right. Here’s why. Read more..

C.A.R's Champions of Home

Discover how a REALTOR® can help you!

Owning a home in California is more than a dream. California REALTORS® help make it possible. Here’s what you need to know to navigate today’s real estate market safely…

www.championsofhome.com

Tips for Buyers and Sellers

Buying and Selling in  2022
Be smart, be safe, and chase that dream.

So you want to buy a home in the Golden State. Or maybe you’re ready to sell and move on to your next big thing. Either way, California REALTORS® are here to help.

www.championsofhome.com/buying-and-selling/

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Directory of Assisted Living Facilities in California
Choosing the right assisted living facility for yourself or a loved one is one of the most important decisions you will need to make as a senior, and so thorough and detailed research of potential facilities is critical. Read more..

What a California REALTOR® Can Do For You
California REALTORS® are trained, local experts who do more than just show you homes; they help deepen your understanding of the market, offer invaluable advice and guidance, negotiate on your behalf, and are relentless in finding a home that matches your unique needs. Read More…

Home Buyers Reveal: ‘What I Wish I Had Known Before Buying My First Home’ By Stephanie Booth  Aug 6, 2022

Love. Terror. Giddiness. Teeth-gnashing desperation. Buying your first home involves all these emotions, and more. And like so many other milestones in life, you won’t fully understand it until you go through the process yourself.

In an effort to clue you into some of the challenges you’ll face as a first-time home buyer, we asked some folks who’ve already gone through the wringer to spill what they wish they’d known earlier that would have saved them a ton of time, effort, and tears. Here’s to hoping their 20/20 hindsight will help pave your own path to homeownership. Read More..