There's no doubt that the Southern California real estate market is a far more complex place than it was just three years ago. Foreclosures, short sales, loan mods, first-time buyer tax credits, new construction tax credits, distressed property certifications... it's a sea of specialization these days.I want to direct you to a great resource when it comes to getting educated quickly - and educating your clients quickly - on these important subjects. The California Association of Realtors has developed a Market Response Center page on its website that includes free, downloadable and customizable information on:
* Loan modification charts
* Short sale pointers
* Foreclosure scam alerts
* Tax credit information
as well as links to FHA, HUD, the US Treasury Department and a host of other important agencies.
I strongly encourage you to spend some time on this site.
The best way to do it... when you visit the site, simply click on the "Tools" icon on your desktop, then click on "Internet Options", then enter the web address (http://www.car.org/tools/smart) as your home page.
The CAR Market Response Center will be the first thing you see each time you open your web browser. Click on a different link each day, and within a week you'll be up to speed on many of the most important issues and trends in our market.
