The Broker With A Heart

08/27/2026

08/27/2026

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08/27/2026

The American Dream by The Broker With A Heart

C.A.R.’s July Sales and Price Report is here to help you showcase your expertise and demonstrate your REALTOR® value.

In July, California home sales retreated after a solid rebound in June. Still, they remained above their year-ago level for the fourth consecutive month as the market continues to search for sustained momentum and lower interest rates.

Here are key points from the July Sales and Price Report:

• California’s median home price slipped below $900,000.

• Existing, single-family home sales totaled 263,170 in July on a seasonally adjusted annualized rate, down 6% from June and up 1.1% from July 2025.

• The statewide median home price declined to $887,680, down 1.9% from $904,640 in June and up 0.3% from $885,180 in July 2025.

• Year-to-date sales increased 1.8%.

• At the regional level, home sales remained above year-ago levels in four of California’s five major regions in July, although the pace of growth moderated considerably from June. The Central Coast led all regions with an 11.1% increase from a year earlier, while the Central Valley posted a more modest gain of 2.9%. Sales in the Far North (0.8%) ticked up slightly year-over-year, while Southern California (0.%) and the San Francisco Bay Area (-0.1%) were essentially unchanged from their year-ago levels.

For details on the July 2026 Sales and Price Report, visit https://on.car.org/4hH8M4A

08/27/2026

Broker Managers in Real Estate

08/27/2026

Investor's Briefs Real Estate

Renters are making decisions faster than ever. How quickly you respond can determine whether you capture that demand ⭐

One partner in the Northeast prioritized 24/7 responsiveness and drove a:
- 28% increase in lead-to-tour conversion
- 172% increase in Zillow leads at a property in PA
- 200% increase in Zillow leads at a property in CT

Here’s how they did it 👉🏽 https://www.zillow.com/rentals-network/how-scully-company-increased-lead-to-tour-conversion-by-28-with-ai-assist/

08/27/2026

Investor's Briefs Real Estate

🚨 San Diego landlords, mark your calendars! 🏠

AOA's Landlording Power Conference is back for a full day of valuable education, expert insights, and the latest information rental property owners need to know!

📅 Thursday, October 22, 2026
📍 Captains Room | 1936 Quivira Way, San Diego, CA 92109

Whether you're a new landlord or an experienced rental property owner, you'll walk away with new insights, new connections, and practical tools you can take back to your properties.

🎟 Register Now with the link in bio.

08/21/2026

Condo transactions may be getting more complicated, but C.A.R.’s new Legal Quick Guide is here to help.

This week, the Federal Housing Finance Agency enacted a set of rules announced in March that change insurance requirements for condominium buildings and communities. The new rules require more thorough reviews of a condo association's finances, as well as the building's condition. The new rules also mandate that condo associations carry more reserves for maintenance.

These changes could lead to longer loan approval timelines and may affect underwriting outcomes. To help California REALTORS® navigate these updates, C.A.R. Legal has published a new Quick Guide outlining what the changes mean and how they may impact buyers, sellers, lenders, and HOAs.

Read the guide today on car.org at https://on.car.org/4hTfWTc (must be signed in to car.org) and stay prepared for your next condo transaction.

08/21/2026

Broker Managers in Real Estate

AI is revolutionizing the business world, and real estate is no exception.

C.A.R.’s new AI Resources Hub provides best practices, policy templates for brokerages and associations, legal guidance and educational resources to help REALTORS® better understand and leverage AI in their business.

Visit it today at https://bit.ly/4gehYLa.