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In Memoriam: Herbert Hoeschele 1934-2024

Herbert Hoeschele was a REALTOR® since 1974 and worked for C21 his whole career. Herbert held onto his REALTOR® status till the end as he was very proud of himself to be part of an organization for so long. He passed peacefully at the ripe age of 90 on 10/12/2024. He will be greatly missed.

In Memoriam: Laura Brokate 1930-2024

Laura Brokate passed away at the age of 94 on September 20, 2024. Services were held on October 4, 2024. Laura was a REALTOR® for over 40 years and was with Coldwell Banker in Mission Viejo for over 20 years. Her fun and adventurous spirit will be greatly missed by all that knew her.

President Jeffrey Jackson's Memorial Service

Orange County REALTORS® 2024 President, Jeffrey Jackson's memorial service will be open to all Orange County REALTOR® members: Thursday, July 11 || 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm || Orange County REALTORS® || 25552 La Paz Rd. Laguna Hills
Education & Events
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Hispanic Heritage Month

Hispanic Heritage Month

As we celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month, we honor the culture, history, and contributions made by Hispanic and Latinx communities. This month provides an opportunity to recognize the communities who have helped shape our society through their achievements, traditions, and stories that enrich us all
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REALTOR® Safety Month

September is REALTOR® Safety Month

Every profession has its own risks and rewards. As a REALTOR® it is up to you to know these risks so you can stay safe. As the seasons change, so do the available safety resources. Orange County REALTORS® has put together a list of resources, products, and tips for you to stay up to date on safety

Kentucky Derby Mixer

On Thursday, May 9th, Orange County REALTORS® hosted a Kentucky Derby Mixer sponsored by Senior Financial Group, Inc., at Sammy’s Original sports bar. Attendees were encouraged to wear their best hats – and did not disappoint! The evening was filled with food, drinks, photo ops, and networking
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Affiliates can save in 2025 advertising in both the magazine and resource guides!

Bundle & Save with 2025 Advertising Packages

Do you know how you are going to market your business in 2025? Well, OC REALTORS® has you covered for all of 2025 with this special offer! From now until December 9th if you sign up to advertise in both OC REALTOR ® Magazine and the 2025 Resource Guides (2 editions) you can save hundreds of dollars

Nominate a Leader in Real Estate!

Nominate a Leader in Real Estate! Do you know someone—including yourself—who deserves to be honored in one of these ways? Nominations are due by January 31 at 5:00 PM. Award recipients will be announced at our Annual Membership Meeting on March 27. ________________________________________________
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Transfer your REALTOR Membership in 2024 for free

Transfer your primary membership to OCR in 2024 for FREE!*

Upgrade your REALTOR® membership and join the #1 largest local association in California! You can transfer now at no cost and start getting access to these premiere benefits immediately and much more. ■ Over 200 complimentary classes every year ■ Bi-monthly OC REALTOR® Magazine with industry news
Rules & Regulations

The Fannie Mae Requirement Impacting All Appraisers in 2022

On February 7, 2022, NAR sent a letter to Fannie Mae and the Federal Housing Finance Agency regarding Fannie Mae’s recent announcement that appraisers will be required to use ANSI® Z765-2021 (American National Standards Institute®) for measuring, calculating, and reporting above-grade and below

Proposition 19

This video is provided for information only and not intended as a substitute for legal advice. Consult an attorney should you require specific advice. For follow up questions, contact your broker, attorney, and/or the C.A.R. Legal Hotline. C.A.R. Member Legal Hotline: (213) 739-8282 C.A.R

New & Revised C.A.R. Forms - December 2020

Starting 1/1/2021, there is a new disclosure requirement for properties located in high or very high fire hazard severity zones for homes built before 2010. See C.A.R.’s new form, Home Fire Hardening Disclosure and Advisory (HHDA) and the C.A.R. Legal Live Webinar for more information on the new
Housing Market

Housing Snapshot: Existing-Home Sales - November 2024

The National Association of REALTORS ® (NAR) Housing Snapshot for November 2024 indicates a positive trend in the housing market. Existing-home sales reached a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 4.15 million, reflecting a 4.8% increase from the previous month and a 6.1% rise compared to the same

C.A.R.'s November Sales and Price Report

In November 2024, the California Association of REALTORS ® (C.A.R.) reported strong activity in the Orange County housing market, with 971 existing single-family residences (SFR) sold. The median sale price for these homes was $1.35 million, with a median price per square foot of $702.79

Pending Home Sales and Contract Signings Surge, Signaling Ongoing Housing Momentum

According to the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR), pending home sales rose by 2.0% in October, indicating a resurgence in homebuying activity after two years of stagnation. All four regions experienced an uptick in pending home sales, with the Northeast seeing the largest increase—up 4.7%

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Orange County REALTORS provides industry updates, housing market data as well as member announcements to keep you in the know.

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