Tulare County Association of Realtors

09/23/2026

🚨 ATTENTION TCAOR members 🚨

Check out this special update message from Clay Smith President & Jordan Mulrooney President Elect!

09/23/2026

Homebuying demand is still evident, but buyers appear to be taking more time to act.

Home sales took another dip in August, capping a subdued summer market as home prices and mortgage rates remain elevated. But the slower pace of the housing market this summer may be translating into opportunities for home buyers heading into fall. Inventory has climbed to its highest level in 10 ye...

09/22/2026

Agents who are REALTORS® are turning to technology primarily to get time back and to give clients a better experience, according to NAR’s 2026 REALTORS® Technology Report.

NAR’s 2026 REALTORS® Technology Report finds that 81% of agents adopt technology to save time and 71% use it to improve the client experience. Nearly half use artificial intelligence daily or weekly, most often for listing descriptions, social media posts and email follow-up. The report also exam...

09/22/2026

🍂 HELLO, FALL! 🍂

A new season brings a fresh opportunity to connect, learn, serve, and grow together!

As the leaves begin to change and a new season settles in, we’re grateful for the TCAOR members who continue to make our REALTOR® community strong through their involvement, advocacy, commitment to education, and willingness to give back.

Here’s to crisp mornings, changing leaves, new connections, and all the opportunities this season has in store!

Happy First Day of Fall from your TCAOR family! 🍁

09/21/2026

Know the red flags of real estate fraud. From suspicious emails and wire transfer requests to fake property listings and impersonation scams, fraud can happen at any stage of a real estate transaction. This guide shares the warning signs to watch for and what to do if something doesn’t seem right.

Increasingly sophisticated scams, including use of AI to impersonate people, can occur at any stage of a transaction and often aren’t immediately obvious. If something occurs that doesn’t seem quite right, this resource will help you understand the potential risks and take appropriate action.

09/21/2026

The housing market is feeling the pressure from higher borrowing costs, with some buyers shrugging higher rates off and moving ahead while others take the wait-and-see approach.

09/21/2026

Scammers are using AI to impersonate people in a closing. Here’s a guide I provide to my clients to ensure cyber scams don’t derail transactions. If you want more advice around homebuying and selling reach out, this is just one of the many tipsheets I have to help clients so they can realize their American Dream with confidence.
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Increasingly sophisticated scams, including use of AI to impersonate people, can occur at any stage of a transaction and often aren’t immediately obvious. If something occurs that doesn’t seem quite right, this resource will help you understand the potential risks and take appropriate action.

09/20/2026

It’s REALTOR® Safety Month, so here’s a good reminder: showings, open houses and meetings with new clients are when agents are most vulnerable. I prescreen prospects, but also use real-time safety tools. If you’re an agent without a safety routine, now’s the time to make one. Stay aware, stay prepared.
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Bennett Richardson sits down with combat veteran, former military medic, and Co-Founder of Tether RE, Vanessa Martin, to discuss how agents and brokerages can move from "vulnerable to vigilant."

09/19/2026

Are you up to date on your rent, phone bills, and utilities but afraid your credit score isn’t high enough to buy a home? A new credit score model that takes into account things like rent, phone bills and utilities was just approved to be used in mortgage underwriting. This could be a game change for a lot of potential buyers who were unfairly excluded from homeownership under the old models. If this sounds like you reach out, homeownership might be closer than you realize.
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Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac (the GSEs) officially released guidance and pricing grids for all lenders to use VantageScore 4.0.

09/19/2026

REALTORS® are defending property rights, supporting pro-housing candidates, and expanding access to housing at the city, county, state, and federal levels. This empowers economic growth and communities across the country. Check out the latest advocacy scoop to get all the details.
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More than half of NAR’s advocacy dues are invested back into state and local associations through grants, political programs and other resources that help REALTORS® make an impact where it matters most. Patrick Newton and guest host Helen Devlin break down how associations can get the most from N...