C.A.R.’s Honorary Member for Life (HML) status is a prestigious membership distinction that recognizes members for their years of dedication and commitment to the REALTOR® organization. Even better, approved members will have their C.A.R. State Association dues waived for life! To qualify, applicants must: Be an active C.A.R. member for a minimum of 25 years; and Turn 75 years old during the 2026 calendar year. The deadline to submit applications is Friday, September 18, 2026

Home sales pull back in July as California’s median price slips below $900,000 Existing, single-family home sales totaled 263,170 in July on a seasonally adjusted annualized rate, down 6.0 percent from June and up 1.1 percent from July 2025. The statewide median home price declined to $887,680, down 1.9 percent from $904,640 in June and up 0.3 percent from $885,180 in July 2025. Year-to-date sales increased 1.8 percent. SACRAMENTO (Aug. 17, 2026) – California home sales retre

As of August 3, 2026, Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac have instituted new rules that are aimed at ensuring the safety of condominium projects. These rules, however, may complicate the mortgage underwriting process and impact sales transactions. Here is what REALTORS® need to know about the changes. Log in to C.A.R. and view the quick guide: https://www.car.org/-/media/CAR/Documents/Transaction-Center/PDF/QUICK-GUIDES/Quick-Guide---New-Fannie-Mae---Freddie-Mac-Condo-Mortgage-Rules.

C.A.R. reports... California housing affordability retreated in the second quarter after reaching a four-year high in early 2026 Higher mortgage rates and rebounding home prices increased borrowing costs for prospective buyers. Nineteen percent of California households could afford to purchase the $916,750 median-priced home in the second quarter of 2026, down from 22 percent in the first quarter but up from 17 percent in the second quarter of 2025. A minimum annual income of