Californians for Homeownership was founded in response to the California Legislature’s call for public interest organizations to fight local anti-housing policies on behalf of the millions of California residents who need access to more affordable housing.
Programs and grants to provide direct assistance to address the housing crisis in California.
Make A Donation to HAFThe Rising Star Award program is a C.A.R. initiative designed to work with the brokerage community to recognize their up-and-coming agents.
C.A.R. stands ready to assist REALTORS® who have been impacted by wildfires through its Disaster Relief Fund and NAR's REALTORS® Relief Foundation.
California Disaster ResourcesScholarships for California students planning to pursue a career in real estate.
Find out more information on key diversity and inclusion programs and projects available.
Fair Housing Latino Professionals Network C.A.R. Women's InitiativeNew to the industry? YPN is a network to sharpen your skills, heighten your leadership, and connect with fellow REALTORS®.
Rising Star AwardAs a member of C.A.R., you receive more than 100 free and discounted benefits. Find out more about your member benefits here.
NAR Member Discounts C.A.R. Insurance ProductsAs a C.A.R. member you may have questions about your association and the industry. Find the answers here.
New Member FAQs Glossary Service ProvidersC.A.R.'s annual consumer advertising campaign creates awareness of the REALTOR® brand and demonstrates the many benefits of the consumer-REALTOR® relationship.
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C.A.R. is a statewide trade association dedicated to the advancement of professionalism in real estate.
Annual ReportThe CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® is committed to bring you tools and information to help you succeed. Here are some of the innovative tools, services and education C.A.R. provided to help you achieve your professional goals.
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News ReleasesC.A.R. and its subsidiaries are currently recruiting for the following job opportunities.
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The CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® Housing Affordability Fund (HAF) receives donations from members, non-members and other institutions that are committed to addressing the housing challenges in California. It distributes these resources through local Associations who have submitted funding requests for local programs that address housing affordability and housing supply directly. In order to have the maximum impact, it seeks to leverage its funds with local Associations and their housing partners.
Local Associations may apply for funds using the forms below.
Funding Request Application
Grant Request Guidelines
Funding Review Procedures
Sample Budget Worksheet
Once project is completed, the local association is required to submit a final report (and other materials as appropriate) that details the project and its final outcome.
Awards will be based upon merits of the proposed projects. No more than 10% of the fund balance may go towards an individual award without full C.A.R. Board of Directors approval. No more than 25% of the fund balance may be disbursed per year without full C.A.R. Board of Directors approval
Our SNAPSHOT shows a short timeline of approved Local Association Grants that have been distributed.
For additional information you may contact Alma Menchaca at (213) 739-8352 or [email protected]
