First Call Carolyn

10/18/2026

🚨 DID YOU KNOW?

An unpermitted bedroom, bathroom, or ADU can STILL be listed in the MLS!

🏡 What does CRMLS say?

✅ Actual Bedroom & Bathroom Count: MLS fields must reflect what's physically at the property.

✅ True Square Footage: Report the actual square footage, even when it differs from tax records.

✅ Public Records vs. Actual Property: If tax records show 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom, but the home actually has 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, the discrepancy should be explained in the listing remarks.

✅ Documentation Matters: Keep supporting documentation available. CRMLS may request it.

✅ Permits Matter: Never advertise an addition or ADU as "permitted" unless you can verify it.

📌 The bottom line: Don't hide the extra space. Accurately describe the property, disclose discrepancies, and verify permit status.

Source: CRMLS Compliance FAQs 2026, Q105 & Q107

🏡 First Call Carolyn
Your Goals, My Mission.

Serving Glendora, San Dimas, La Verne, Covina, Azusa, and surrounding Southern California communities.

10/11/2026

California Prop 19:

What Homeowners Need to Know

If you are 55 or older, Prop 19 could save you thousands in property taxes when you move:

• Transfer your property tax base to a new home anywhere in California
• Move to any county in the state and keep your tax savings
• Do it up to three times
• New rules for inherited homes: kids only keep your tax base if they live in it
• Qualifies: 55+, severely disabled, wildfire/disaster victims

Thinking about downsizing or relocating but worried about property taxes? Let us talk.

Call or text (909) 223-6904

10/09/2026

Rates dipped a little. The 30-year fixed is at 7.50% as of yesterday, down from the day before. If you've been waiting for the right moment, let's talk about what this means for you.

10/06/2026

Today is Tuesday, October 6th. TheListingAgent.info is inviting you to this Zoom starting today at 9am.

Good morning, we're planning 2027 to get your business prepared for the rush!

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10/06/2026

𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗜𝗡𝗩𝗘𝗡𝗧𝗢𝗥𝗬 𝗜𝗦 𝗖𝗢𝗠𝗜𝗡𝗚. 𝗔𝗥𝗘 𝗬𝗢𝗨 𝗣𝗥𝗘𝗣𝗔𝗥𝗘𝗗?

The market is changing, and buyers, sellers and real estate professionals should be paying attention.

𝗦𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗿𝘀: Know your options before you need them.

𝗕𝘂𝘆𝗲𝗿𝘀: More inventory could mean more choices and negotiating opportunities.

𝗔𝗴𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀: Learn to recognize market shifts and be prepared to guide your clients through them.

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗯𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝗱𝗼𝗻’𝘁 𝗷𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝘄𝗮𝘁𝗰𝗵 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗺𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗲𝘁. 𝗧𝗵𝗲𝘆 𝗽𝗿𝗲𝗽𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘄𝗵𝗮𝘁’𝘀 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗴.

10/03/2026

6.4%. No PMI. 3% down. My buyers are locking this in right now. You don't have to wait for rates to drop. It all depends on how you structure it. Ask me how.

10/02/2026

Is It Time to Downsize? What Homeowners Should Consider:

Many longtime homeowners reach a point where the house they love no longer fits the life they are living: unused rooms, stairs that are harder than they used to be, and maintenance that eats the weekends.

The downsizing conversation works best when it starts with four questions:

1. Vision: what does the right next home look like, one level, smaller yard, closer to what matters?
2. Numbers: what would your current home net, and what does that free up?
3. Belongings: what stays, and what is finally ready to go?
4. Timing: there is no deadline. Start the conversation before you need it.

Senior downsizing is one of my specialties, and I walk homeowners through this step by step, at whatever pace feels right.

10/01/2026

Price Reduction

09/29/2026

California homeowners, heads up on some big HOA news this week.

A bill called AB 2050 is sitting on the governor's desk right now, and he has to decide by tomorrow, September 30.

Here's what it would do:

HOAs that don't have enough saved in reserves would have to put 15% of their yearly budget into reserves until they're funded for the next 30 years.

What does that mean for you? Your monthly HOA dues could go up.

The upside: fewer nasty surprises like sudden five-figure special assessments for roofs or repairs.

If you're thinking about buying a condo or townhome, this is one more reason to ask for the HOA's reserve study before you make an offer.

Strong reserves now can save you thousands later.

Read more here:

https://www.realtor.com/news/trends/california-homeowners-risk-hoa-fee-increases-legislation/

Questions about HOA fees on a home you're looking at?

I'm here to help.

Your Goals, My Mission. First Call Carolyn, 909-223-6904

09/29/2026

REALTORS, I’M OPENING UP TWO SPOTS FOR TUESDAY.

If your business systems feel a little all over the place, come spend the afternoon with me.

We’re working on the things that actually help you run your business better:

✓ Organizing and actually using your CRM
✓ Cleaning up your database
✓ Improving your website
✓ Setting up a professional business email
✓ Strengthening your Google Business Profile
✓ Using AI to save time and stay organized
✓ Creating better systems for follow-up
✓ Building a business that doesn’t depend on you remembering everything

This is the kind of stuff I wish I was taught from the beginning.

Come learn, connect, ask questions and pick up some ideas you can actually put to work in your business.

Space is limited, and I’m personally speaking with everyone before confirming a spot.

Interested? DM me or call/text me at 909-223-6904.