CAAR Unveils New Website with Advanced Automation and Member Tools
CAAR Unveils New Website with Advanced Automation and Member Tools blog CAAR June 16, 2025 Real Estate We are proud to announce the launch of our new website, CAARAZ.com, a modern, fully integrated platform designed to streamline member services and elevate the online experience for Central Arizona REALTORS®. This new site represents a major leap […]
Implications of Not Having a Valid Buyer Broker Agreement in Arizona Post NAR Settlement
Implications of Not Having a Valid Buyer Broker Agreement in Arizona Post NAR Settlement blog CAAR June 10, 2025 Real Estate Background: NAR Settlement and Buyer Broker Compensation Changes In March 2024, the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) reached a landmark settlement (stemming from the Moehrl and Sitzer/Burnett class-action lawsuits) that has fundamentally altered buyer […]
How To Succeed as a Arizona Realtor®
How To Succeed as a Arizona Realtor® blog chaz May 6, 2025 Real Estate When deciding on becoming a real estate agent one of the most often asked questions we see is: how long will it take to become successful in real estate. Obviously, this is a very difficult question to be answered as there […]
Should Buyers Be Scared That Mortgage Rates Are Rising?
Should Buyers Be Scared That Mortgage Rates Are Rising? blog chaz May 6, 2025 Real Estate Mortgage rates are no longer at ultra-low rates below 3% as they were this summer, but housing analysts are reminding house hunters that borrowing costs remain relatively cheap. Freddie Mac reported that the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 3.14% this […]
Central Arizona Association of Realtors: A Premier Partner in Realtor Relief Foundation’s Mission
Central Arizona Association of Realtors: A Premier Partner in Realtor Relief Foundation’s Mission blog chaz May 6, 2025 Real Estate Proud Support In the realm of real estate, where professionalism and community support intertwine, the Central Arizona Association of Realtors (CAAR) stands out as a beacon of commitment and compassion. The association’s role as a […]
Helping Our Local Youth Aspire to New Heights
Helping Our Local Youth Aspire to New Heights blog CAAR April 2, 2025 Real Estate Annual Aspire Foundation Golf Tournament Such an honor to be apart of the annual Aspire Arizona Foundation golf event to help this next wave of scholars on their road to higher education. The event is held every year to aid […]
Mortgage Rates Reverse Their Downward Trend
Mortgage Rates Reverse Their Downward Trend blog CAAR April 2, 2025 Real Estate After several weeks of declines, mortgage rates reversed course this week, inching up slightly. Still, with the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaging 6.12%, according to Freddie Mac, borrowing costs remain well below a year ago, when rates surged above 7%. Prospective home buyers […]
5 Strategies to Market a House with a Dated Kitchen
5 Strategies to Market a House with a Dated Kitchen blog CAAR April 2, 2025 Real Estate Remodeled kitchens help sell houses faster and for higher prices, but what can be done when the kitchen, the heart of the house, shows its age? Key Takeaways: To compensate for a dated kitchen, there are different strategies […]