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C.A.R.’s 2026 Spring Business Meetings: Key Takeaways for Brokers & Agents

July 15, 2026

April was a pivotal month across multiple C.A.R. forums, with major discussions on transaction coordination, legal risks, MLS policy changes, and the accelerating influence of AI in real estate.

Market Update

PWReports – June 2026

July 9, 2026

In June 2026, U.S. existing-home sales rose 3.2% to a 4.17 million annual rate, with the national median price hitting a record $429,300. Locally, new listings fell over 16% and pending sales dropped...

Professionalism

Standards of Conduct in a Real Estate Transaction – Code of Ethics Series #1

July 9, 2026

How do the REALTOR® Code of Ethics Standards of Practice apply to a listing agent’s role in a real estate transaction? In this new series of articles, we will describe how the Code of Ethics are used...

Community

A Great Day of Golfing and Giving Back

June 25, 2026

PWR’s Charity Golf Classic on Tuesday was a great day filled with friendly competition, great camaraderie, and a shared commitment to giving back.

Government Affairs Jun 24, 2026

Fighting for Your Rights in Washington, DC

The National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) had their annual convention in Washington, DC June 13th through 18th. NAR uses the opportunity to have REALTORS® from around the country talk to their members of Congress about housing legislation....

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Government Affairs Jun 11, 2026

Tax Savings – A PWR WIN for Orange County!

Last month the City of Orange, which appears to be facing a structural deficit as high as $400 million, looked at raising taxes in order to close the wide budget gap. Any tax increases would have to go to the voters in November or later. The City Council ...

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Professionalism Jun 11, 2026

What is a Rapid Ethics Delivery (R.E.D.) and When Should I Use It?

You can file a formal complaint and present your case at a full hearing where disciplinary action may be imposed. This process takes about 60-90 days to complete allowing due process to both sides. However, if your complaint is urgent and needs to be res...

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Government Affairs Jun 11, 2026

Election Recap of Key Races

Congressional District 40: California’s unique “top-two” primary system has produced a race for Congress in district 40 where 2 Republicans, Ken Calvert and Young Kim, will be facing each other in November. Congressional District 45: Congressman Derek Tra...

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Legal May 06, 2026

2026 California Rental Laws: What Los Angeles & Orange County Landlords Need to Know Now

For landlords and real estate investors across Los Angeles and Orange County, 2026 is not about one sweeping new law—it’s about a series of targeted statutory changes—many effective January 1, 2026—that significantly increase compliance obligations and le...

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Government Affairs May 06, 2026

2026 Legislative Day Update by Tim Shaw

Thousands or REALTORS® gathered in Sacramento from April 27th to May 1st for the annual California Association of Realtors (C.A.R.) conference in the state's capitol. In conjunction with the conference is a special "Legislative Day", where our members lea...

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What is a Rapid Ethics Delivery (R.E.D.) and When Should I Use It?

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2026 California Rental Laws: What Los Angeles & Orange County Landlords Need to Know Now

2026 Legislative Day Update by Tim Shaw

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