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C.A.R. Real Estate News

California:

C.A.R.:  February Sales and Price Report 3/25/2009 --- C.A.R. reports February home sales increased 83 percent, median home price declined 40.8 percent.

C.A.R.:  Southern California Home  Buyer’s Fair  --- Web site debuts second annual event scheduled for Saturday, April 18th and Sunday, April 19th, 2009.

C.A.R.Homeowner Affordability and Stability Plan --- This new resource guide provides summary of programs and qualifications.

National:

CNBC: US Consumers' Mood Improves But Remains Near Low 3/27/09 --- Reuters  University of Michigan index of consumer expectations rose to 53.5 in February from 50.5 last month. 

San Diego Union-Tribune: Consumer spending up for second straight month 3/29/09 --- The Commerce Dept. reported today that consumer spending edged up 0.2 percent in February, the second consecutive month of increases.

Inman: First-timers worry about jobs and credit 3/27/09 --- A new survey of 1,000 prospective first-time home buyers who said they were likely to buy a home in the next two years, found that 42% said they would be comfortable buying a home in current market, but 48% waiting for prices to go down further.

Monthly Meetings

SWLAAOR Officers and Members
2nd and 4th Tuesdays,  8:30 a.m.

SWLAAOR Board of Directors
2nd and 4th Tuesdays, 10:30 a.m.

Welcome to the Southwest Los Angeles Association of Realtors® (SWLAAOR) where it is our goal to connect the various communities of Los Angeles County --- African American, Latino, Asian, business and academic. It is our hope that these individuals from different walks of life can share openly their ideas and expressions in Real Estate development that will impact  unity in our communities.


Accomplishments 

  • SWLAAOR has increased membership by 38% over the past 5 years.
  • SWLAAOR's office staff automated the data collection services.
  • SWLAAOR increased community housing sales over 25% within the past 5 years.
  • SWLAAOR has helped realtors stay in compliance with the new California legislation.
  • SWLAAOR was instrumental in decreasing predatory lending by 18% in Los Angeles County.
  • SWLAAOR helped decrease Reverse Mortgage fraud practices by 43%.
  • Many SWLAAOR members of the Board of Directors volunteered their time, money and homes to assist those who were displaced by Hurricanes Katrina, Wilma and Rita,
  • SWLAAOR increased realtor alliances with Spanish and Asian realtors by hosting community fund raisers that acknowledged our multicultural realtors.
  • SWLAAOR partnered with local colleges to provide Realtor and Broker CEU Credits and Training.

 

SWLAAOR Meetings

  • Officers and Members meet the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month at 8:30 a.m.
  • Board of Directors meet the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month at 10:30 a.m.

 

SWLAAOR Breakdown of Membership Dues


 

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