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2026
S.F. Chronicle endorses Prop 37
Release Date: Oct. 26
LA Times: Prop 37 is a "no-brainer" for California homebuyers
Release Date: Oct. 21
September home sales and price report
California home sales pull back in September as higher borrowing costs and affordability challenges constrain buyer demand.
Release Date: Oct. 19
2027 housing market forecast
California home sales are expected to rise next year, with modest price growth and stable affordability supporting the market.
Release Date: Oct. 7
August home sales and price report
California home sales and prices rise in August despite higher mortgage rates, housing costs.
Release Date: Sept. 16
Federal court upholds Gibson commission settlement against NAR
Release Date: Sept. 1
C.A.R.-backed group sues three California cities
Californians for Homeownership has filed lawsuits against San Diego, San Francisco, and Montebello.
Release Date: Aug. 20
Court Affirms Sitzer-Burnett Settlement
Release Date: Aug. 19
July home sales and price report
California home sales retreated in July after a solid rebound in June while median prices slipped below $900,000.
Release Date: Aug. 17
2nd Quarter 2026 Housing Affordability
Higher mortgage rates and rebounding home prices increased borrowing costs for prospective buyers.
Release Date: Aug. 5
June home sales and price report
California home sales rebounded in June as buyers returned to the market despite elevated mortgage rates.
Release Date: July 16
21st Century ROAD to Housing Act Set to Become Law on July 8
Release Date: July 8
REALTORS® Mobilize to Stop Costly Tax Proposal
REALTORS® Mobilize to Stop Costly Tax Proposal, Protecting California Homeownership
Release Date: June 29
CA REALTORS® deliver major victory: AB 736 stopped
Release Date: June 25
21st Century Road to Housing Act heads toward final passage
Release Date: June 22
April home sales and price report
California median home price reaches record high as housing market picks up steam in April.
Release Date: May 19
New Zoom phishing scam targeting real estate in boxes
Release Date: May 7
1st Quarter 2026 Housing Affordability
Declining interest rates and falling home prices made it possible for more Californians to afford a home purchase.
Release Date: May 7
C.A.R. Spring 2026 Board of Directors Summary Update
Release Date: May 4
2025 Housing Affordability by Ethnicity
Housing affordability improved for all Californians in 2025, but significant gaps remain wide for Black households.
Release Date: April 24
Middle-Class Homeownership Act qualifies for the ballot
Release Date: April 23
March home sales and price report
California’s housing market remained sluggish in March as geopolitical tensions push mortgage rates higher.
Release Date: April 21
February home sales and price report
California home sales perked higher in February as slightly more favorable mortgage rates improved affordability and encouraged more buyers to reenter the market.
Release Date: March 17
White House executive orders target housing supply and mortgage credit
Release Date: March 13
Senate moves forward on major housing supply bill
Release Date: March 12
Leading CA gubernatorial candidates share homeownership vision
The forum brought candidates together to discuss solutions to California’s housing affordability crisis and the role of homeownership in strengthening communities.
Release Date: March 6
Homeownership Matters Gubernatorial Forum 2026 Livestream
Release Date: Feb. 23
January home sales and price report
California home sales decline in January to lowest level since May 2025 amid 23-month price low.
Release Date: Feb. 18
4th Quarter 2025 housing affordability
California housing affordability improves from third-quarter 2025 and a year ago.
Release Date: Feb. 10
C.A.R. makes big play with Homeownership Matters campaign
Ad in the Official Super Bowl Program marks a new approach to reaching Californians directly about the importance of homeownership.
Release Date: Feb. 6
SacBee publishes Homeownership Matters opinion piece
Release Date: Feb. 3
Keller Williams agrees to settle Batton homebuyer suit
Release Date: Feb. 2
Real estate impacts of partial government shutdown
Release Date: Feb. 1
Dream For All application period to open
Release Date: Jan. 16
December home sales and price report
California’s housing market ended the year on a high note as sales rose in December from both the previous month and year for the fourth consecutive month.
Release Date: Jan. 15
Phil Hawkins name to Swanepoel's Power 200 list
Release Date: Jan. 14
C.A.R. defeats permanent statewide rent control bill
Release Date: Jan. 13
OnlineEd, LLC acquires assets of Empire Learning, LP
Acquisition adds 27 states to the geographic area serving REALTORS®, brokers, REALTOR® associations, and other real estate professionals across the country.
Release Date: Jan. 12
C.A.R. calls for expanded homeownership opportunities across California
C.A.R. shares the goal of ensuring that all Californians have a roof over their head.
Release Date: Jan. 8
C.A.R. launches "Homeownership Matters" Campaign
The statewide public education and advocacy campaign aims to make homeownership a critical priority of California’s 2026 housing agenda.
Release Date: Jan. 6
2025
C.A.R. releases new forms
Release Date: Dec. 16
FHA loan limit increases to $1.25M in 2026
Release Date: Dec. 11
C.A.R. backs assumable mortgages
Allowing buyers to take over a seller’s existing low-rate mortgage can ease financial pressure and make homeownership more attainable.
Release Date: Nov. 13
Federal housing programs resume following government spending deal
Release Date: Nov. 13
Gov. Newsom signs SB 79 into law, allowing more housing to be built near transit
Release Date: Oct. 11
Housing providers must accept applicants with housing vouchers
Release Date: Oct. 9
What the government shutdown means for rental housing providers
Release Date: Oct. 2
FinCEN postpones residential real estate reporting date
Release Date: Oct. 2
What a government shutdown means for REALTORS and their clients
Release Date: Oct. 1
Gov. Newsom signs AB 238 to provide fire survivors with stronger mortgage relief
Release Date: Sept. 22
New law provides fair interest for disaster-affected homeowners
Release Date: Sept. 4
Housing advocates share insights, progress on national solutions at CCRE panel
The panel discussion included federal policy solutions and recent progress in addressing the nationwide housing affordability and supply crisis.
Release Date: Aug. 19
July home sales and price report
California’s spring homebuying season continued to fall short of expectations as home sales trail year-ago levels for the fourth straight month.
Release Date: Aug. 19
Three CA REALTORS® receive C.A.R.’s Champions of Home Impact Award
The awards recognize REALTORS® in California who have made a significant impact on their communities through volunteer efforts.
Release Date: Aug. 18
C.A.R.-backed housing group prevails in litigation of Beverly Hills
Californians for Homeownership achieved a victory against the city of Beverly Hills.
Release Date: Aug. 14
2nd Qtr. Housing affordability report
Elevated interest rates and higher home prices curbed California housing affordability in the second quarter of 2025.
Release Date: Aug. 12
SoCal mayors convene to tackle housing challenges and solutions
The panelists shared firsthand insights into how their cities are navigating state mandates, infrastructure needs, and wildfire preparedness.
Release Date: Aug. 4
CCRE report offers urgent actions to address insurance crisis
The report cites six key proposed solutions designed to address the most pressing matters within the insurance crisis with the greatest expediency.
Release Date: July 28
June home sales and price report
California home sales rebound in June. Altadena, Pacific Palisades year-to-date home sales, median price plummet six months post January wildfires.
Release Date: July 17
CCRE report offers solutions to California's insurance crisis
Release Date: July 11
Governor signs CEQA streamlining executive order
Release Date: July 8
Congress passes budget reconciliation bill
Release Date: July 3
Senate narrowly advances reconciliation package
Release Date: July 1
C.A.R. applauds Gov. Newsom for prioritizing housing in state budget
New laws aim to boost housing production and infrastructure statewide and improve affordability for all.
Release Date: July 1
Gov. Newsom extends emergency short-term housing protections
Release Date: June 30
C.A.R. releases new June 2025 standard forms
Release Date: June 27
May home sales and price report
California housing market sputters for third straight month in May as home sales and prices pull back.
Release Date: June 18
CA launches CalAssist Fund to aid homeowners affected by disasters
Release Date: June 6
NAR rescinds "no-commingling" rule
Release Date: June 5
NAR approves changes to the REALTOR® Code of Ethics
Release Date: June 5
C.A.R.’s “No on Proposition 33” direct mail campaign wins national recognition
Release Date: May 28
House narrowly passes tax-focused reconciliation package
Release Date: May 23
C.A.R. supports bill that protects independent contractor status of real estate agents
Release Date: May 20
C.A.R.-sponsored SB 410 passes the Senate
Release Date: May 19
Congress moves closer on reconciliation package with provisions for real estate
Release Date: May 19
C.A.R. scores wins on key housing bills ahead of Legislative Day
Release Date: April 7
CCRE wildfire expert panel shares recovery lessons for rebuilding SoCal communities
The panel also featured key policy insights, innovations and consumer tips to help inform the recovery effort.
Release Date: March 31
Gov. Newsom signs executive order to build back LA faster
Release Date: March 28
NAR Introduces New MLS Policy to Expand Choice for Consumers
Release Date: March 25
New fire hazard severity maps available throughout California
Release Date: March 24
February home sales and price report
California’s housing market rebounded in February as statewide home sales reached the highest level in more than two years.
Release Date: March 18
Champions of Home Impact Awards entry deadline extended
Release Date: March 12
Clarifying C.A.R.'s position on NAR's Clear Cooperation Policy
Release Date: March 11
Gov. Newsom extends protections for LA firestorm survivors
Release Date: March 7
HUD extends foreclosure relief to Californians impacted by LA County Wildfires
Release Date: March 7
Commissioner Lara expands moratorium to protect Hughes fire survivors
Release Date: Feb. 25
Nationwide injunction on Corporate Transparency Act Reporting Requirements lifted
Release Date: Feb. 19
January home sales and price report
Elevated mortgage rates drag down January home sales.
Release Date: Feb. 19
C.A.R.-backed group sues City of L.A. over abandoned rezoning commitments
C.A.R.'s nonprofit files lawsuit against the City of Los Angeles for violating state law requirements to zone for new housing development.
Release Date: Feb. 14
CA REALTORS® to award $1 million in housing assistance grants to SoCal fire victims
C.A.R. is offering disaster relief grants up to $1,000 per household to provide housing-related financial assistance.
Release Date: Feb. 10
Phil Hawkins Named to Swanepoel’s Power 200
Release Date: Feb. 10
4th Quarter California housing affordability report
Higher mortgage rates and elevated home prices tamp down California housing affordability in fourth-quarter 2024.
Release Date: Feb. 7
CA REALTORS® place open letter in California newspapers to support and protect wildfire victims
Open letter aims to support and help displaced homeowners understand what to expect and common pitfalls to watch out for as they try to recover from losses.
Release Date: Feb. 5
New Executive Order exempts certain homes from price gouging laws
Release Date: Feb. 4
C.A.R. offers tips on navigating financial assistance, insurance
C.A.R. is sharing information to help those impacted by wildfires understand what to expect and common pitfalls to watch out for.
Release Date: Jan. 28
C.A.R. commends governor's order that cuts red tape to streamline recovery process
Release Date: Jan. 28
C.A.R. backs actions that deliver relief to homeowners affected by wildfires
Actions will provide over $2.5 billion for the Los Angeles area to bolster ongoing response efforts and jumpstart recovery and rebuilding.
Release Date: Jan. 24
December home sales and price report
California housing market closes the year strong despite challenges.
Release Date: Jan. 17
California REALTORS® to donate $600,000 to two wildfire disaster relief funds
Release Date: Jan. 16
C.A.R. applauds Governor’s executive order and budget proposals for wildfire relief
C.A.R. also strongly urges expanding the applicability of the streamlining measures contained in the measure to other housing construction in Los Angeles and surrounding counties.
Release Date: Jan. 14
C.A.R. supports plan to stabilize availability of homeowners insurance
Actions will address California’s insurance crisis and help homeowners affected by the Southern California wildfires.
Release Date: Jan. 13
Other News
C.A.R. launches new resource website
Release Date: April 4, 2023
C.A.R. and WomanUp! partner with real estate diversity organizations
Release Date: Sept. 28, 2023
Proposition 19 passes
Tax Portability Legal FAQs now available
REALTOR® Safety
Help your clients protect against mortgage closing wire scams
C.A.R. expands licensing of C.A.R. Standard Forms
