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by BAREIS Marin County Directors Yoko Kasai, Jenn Pfeiffer & Barry Crotty We don’t have a manual that says “Do THIS in the case of a pandemic” so we are all doing the best we can; adjusting as news and directives come to us, trying to serve our clients and protect ourselves, our loved ones, and our businesses in the best way more»

LOS ANGELES (March 23) – In an effort to provide market liquidity during the coronavirus emergency, the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) directed Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to provide alternative flexibilities to satisfy appraisal requirements and employment verification requirements through May 17, 2020.​ The CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF more»

BAREIS Extending Coming Soon to 100 Days and Other Tips for Managing Your Listings On top of all the other concerns during this COVID-19 outbreak, BAREIS understands that you have many questions regarding Days on Market and showing instructions. To help ease the burden placed on you, BAREIS MLS has been able to temporarily extend Coming Soon listings up to more»

The Marin County Board of Supervisors plans to consider a resolution on March 24 that would prevent residents and business owners from being evicted because of a sudden loss of income tied to the COVID-19 pandemic. The moratorium would last until May 31. Financial impacts include having a substantial loss of household income because of a business closure, more»

In light of the statewide shelter-in-place order, C.A.R. issues guidance on the Governor's stay-at-home order: REALTORS® should cease doing all face-to-face marketing or sales activities, including showings, listing appointments, open houses and property inspections. Clients and other consumers are also subject to these orders and should not be more»

Major news out of Washington, D.C., where the Senate passed a major relief bill, sending it to the President's desk for signature. Included in the bill are expansions of paid sick leave and family medical leave for workers. In addition, a refundable tax credit for small businesses is designed to offset 100% of the employer’s share of the new more»

Dear Marin REALTORS® - The coronavirus situation is evolving rapidly, with new guidance and updates coming multiple times per day. The most significant development today, Monday, March 16th, was a widespread Shelter In Place order issued for the six counties in the Bay Area. We advise all members to heed the direction of your Local, State and more»

RESOURCES ON CONDUCTING BUSINESS DURING THE SHELTER IN PLACE ORDER AND FAQS. UPDATE: A Shelter-in-Place order has been enacted in Marin County. Read more about it, and some resources for working during it here. Guidance on Open Houses According to a recent communication from CAR: Many REALTORS® are wondering what to do about open houses, which by more»