Realtor charitable foundation award over $40,000 in grants, donations, scholarships in 2019
Tuesday, December 31, 2019
The Silicon Valley Realtors Charitable Foundation donated $41,618 in 2019 to different non-profit organizations that help homeless and low-income individuals and families in Silicon Valley. Funds this year also went to scholarships for graduating seniors from 18 public high schools in the Realtor association's service area.
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SILVAR Realtor of the Year is optimistic about the housing market
Monday, December 23, 2019
Silicon Valley Realtors are upbeat about next year's housing market. One Realtor in particular is optimistic about 2020 and beyond. She has witnessed four real estate cycles of ups and downs and is undaunted by fears that the market will tank soon.
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NAR bans off-MLS listings, changes ethics training cycle for Realtors
Wednesday, November 20, 2019
At the annual National Association of Realtors Conference & Expo in San Francisco Nov. 8-11, NAR's board of directors voted 729-70 to approved MLS Statement 8.0, also known as the Clear Cooperation policy. The policy requires listing brokers who are participants in a multiple listing service to submit their listing to the MLS within one business day of marketing the property to the public.
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2019-2020 Filipino American real estate group leadership installed
Wednesday, November 20, 2019
Members of the real estate industry and public officials congratulated the Filipino American Real Estate Association Silicon Valley as the group's 2019-2020 president, officers and board of directors were formally installed Nov. 14 at the Embassy Suites in Milpitas.
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Survey finds buyers adjusting to current market conditions value a Realtor's expert advice
Wednesday, November 13, 2019
An estimated 20,000 Realtors converged in San Francisco Nov. 8-11 for the National Association of Realtors 2019 Conference & Expo. The conference is largest annual event for the most successful real estate professionals coming from all 50 states, several U.S. territories and more than 60 countries.
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California housing affordability improves in third quarter
Wednesday, November 13, 2019
Cheaper mortgages and income growth improve housing affordability in California. With a lower cost of borrowing and higher income levels, more Californians could afford a home purchase during the third quarter of 2019.
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California Realtors call for renewed legislative action to prioritize housing supply in 2020
Friday, November 8, 2019
The California Association of Realtors last week called on state lawmakers to prioritize increasing the housing supply. Earlier this year, C.A.R. launched an initiative called "Let's Get Serious on Supply," urging the California legislature to support policies that increase housing production.
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C.A.R. CEO Tells REALTORS® Keep Calm, Embrace Technology
Friday, November 8, 2019
There are some who fear a recession is coming, but California Association of REALTORS® CEO Joel Singer is confident California's housing market will remain solid. At SILVAR's Economic Seminar & General Membership Meeting last Friday, Singer acknowledged the market may not be as robust as it was a couple of years ago because of limited supply and low affordability, but he does not see a major slowdown in 2020.
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Article Archive:
| 11/08/2019 |
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C.A.R. CEO Tells REALTORS® Keep Calm, Embrace Technology |
| 10/24/2019 |
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SILVAR Congratulates 2019-2020 CAREA Leadership |
| 10/04/2019 |
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SILVAR Office in New Location |
| 10/04/2019 |
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Cupertino-Sunnyvale District Celebrates New Venue at SILVAR's New Education Center |
| 09/11/2019 |
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Realtors react to treasury proposal to reform Fannie, Freddie |
| 09/11/2019 |
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Realtors offer safety advice for sellers |
| 09/04/2019 |
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Silicon Valley Realtor officials meet with U.S. Representative Eshoo |
| 09/04/2019 |
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Realtors provide tips for securing your home |
| 08/28/2019 |
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Realtors anticipate renewed interest from buyers and sellers after Labor Day |
| 08/28/2019 |
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Realtors embark on ‘Let's Get Serious on Supply' campaign |
| 08/21/2019 |
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California July home sales at highest level in more than a year |
| 08/21/2019 |
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Realtor report says school district top priority for buyers with children |
| 08/14/2019 |
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Statewide housing affordability dips in Q2, but Bay Area shows some improvement |
| 08/14/2019 |
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Title industry officials warn Realtors, consumers about wire fraud |
| 08/07/2019 |
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Los Gatos top producers say agents need to set sellers' expectations about the market |
| 08/07/2019 |
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Survey finds grocery store as most desirable neighborhood amenity |
| 07/30/2019 |
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Realtors learn like feng shui, vastu seeks to harmonize the home with nature |
| 07/30/2019 |
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Non-profit agencies say many Silicon Valley families are a paycheck away from being homeless |
| 07/24/2019 |
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Silicon Valley Realtors learn of new laws |
| 07/24/2019 |
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California home sales fall in June, price growth softens |
| 07/17/2019 |
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C.A.R. economists present 2019 mid-year market forecast |
| 07/17/2019 |
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Property values experience moderate gains |
| 07/10/2019 |
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Curb appeal projects continue to provide the highest returns |
| 07/10/2019 |
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It's never too early to prepare your home and family for an earthquake |
| 07/03/2019 |
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Realtors suggest ways to de-stress and stay on top of the game |
| 07/03/2019 |
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Appeals board member explains property assessment appeals process |
| 06/26/2019 |
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HOME survey says more believe it is a good time to sell and buy a home |
| 06/26/2019 |
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Santa Clara County Assessor tells Realtors a recession is ‘overdue' |
| 06/19/2019 |
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May home sales rise from April, median price reaches another high |
| 06/19/2019 |
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CIPS designation helps Realtors serve foreign clients |
| 06/12/2019 |
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Realtors hail steps toward long-term solution to National Flood Insurance Program |
| 06/12/2019 |
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Be ready for fire season |
| 06/05/2019 |
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Realtor update on housing bills |
| 06/05/2019 |
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Realtors promote National Homeownership Month |
| 05/29/2019 |
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California median price sets another record, but home sales weak in April |
| 05/29/2019 |
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Silicon Valley Realtors award scholarships to 18 high school seniors (2019) |
| 05/22/2019 |
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President Trump addresses Realtors at NAR legislative meetings |
| 05/22/2019 |
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California housing affordability climbs in first quarter 2019 |
| 05/15/2019 |
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Silicon Valley Realtors in Washington to advance policy issues |
| 05/15/2019 |
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All can make positive difference solving issues, SVLG CEO tells Realtors |
| 05/08/2019 |
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‘Homeownership Matters' is Realtors' Legislative Day theme |
| 05/08/2019 |
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Realtors take ‘hot issues' to Sacramento |
| 05/01/2019 |
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County supervisor tells Realtors residents' tax dollars doing ton of good |
| 05/01/2019 |
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Despite homeownership rate dip, housing market forecast is positive for 2019 |
| 04/24/2019 |
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Lower interest rates give California's housing market a boost |
| 04/24/2019 |
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California Realtors sponsor targeted tax credit bill for working families |
| 04/17/2019 |
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Realtors from different generations share perspectives on real estate |
| 04/17/2019 |
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Steps to buying a home for first-time homebuyers |
| 04/10/2019 |
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Brokers share views on industry disruptors, lend advice to agents |
| 04/10/2019 |
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Adult children, aging parents influence decisions to purchase a multi-generational home |
| 04/03/2019 |
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April is Fair Housing Month, recognizing equal access to housing for all |
| 04/03/2019 |
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U.S. immigration system is ‘broken,' immigration attorney tells Realtors |
| 03/27/2019 |
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U.S. Rep. Anna Eshoo speaks to Realtors |
| 03/27/2019 |
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Home sales rebound in February, Realtors look forward to spring |
| 03/19/2019 |
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California Realtors back Gov. Newsom and 2019 legislative solutions to address state's housing crisis |
| 03/19/2019 |
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Study finds first week of April is the best time to list a home |
| 03/13/2019 |
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How to avoid homebuyer's remorse |
| 03/13/2019 |
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Qualified renters lack financial knowledge to purchase, others just choose not to own |
| 03/06/2019 |
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NAR campaign distinguishes Realtors from other real estate agents |
| 03/06/2019 |
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Is your home still on the market? Call on St. Joseph |
| 02/27/2019 |
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Realtor officials say January home sales drop, price adjustments indicate rebalancing of market |
| 02/27/2019 |
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Michelle Lin heads 2019 Asian American real estate leadership team |
| 02/20/2019 |
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Housing affordability improves slightly in Q4 2018 |
| 02/20/2019 |
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Silicon Valley housing market is healthy, according to Aculist market trends |
| 02/13/2019 |
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Generation Z needs to start saving early to afford a home at 30, study shows |
| 02/13/2019 |
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Year of Earth Pig calmer, feng shui effect positive for north, east, center |
| 02/06/2019 |
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Homeownership still part of ‘American Dream,' but hampered by housing costs |
| 02/06/2019 |
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Success takes work, brokers tell Realtors |
| 01/30/2019 |
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SILVAR member remains at helm of women's Realtor council |
| 01/30/2019 |
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California home sales close year on downward trend, prices post mild gains |
| 01/16/2019 |
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Top producers share thoughts, hopes for the new year |
| 01/09/2019 |
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Survey says California homebuyers forced to compromise on price, neighborhood |
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