President's Message

July 10, 2026

4:54

California REALTORS® successfully blocked AB 736 to prevent higher local transfer taxes and secured a critical constitutional amendment for the November 2026 ballot to protect taxpayers. Advocacy efforts also extended to Washington, D.C., during recent legislative meetings to lobby Congress for increased housing inventory, capital gains exemptions, and down payment relief for first-time buyers. These combined state and federal efforts underscore the powerful impact of REALTORS® engagement in protecting homeownership across California.

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