CCAR Offices Closed: Mon., Jan. 20 in observance of MLK Jr. Day
Business Planning for the New Year for REALTORS®
Wed., Jan. 15 | 10:00am – 11:00am
Day of Giving: Alameda Food Bank
Wed., Jan. 15 | 12:30pm 1:30pm
Contact Activation & Loyalty to Win Listings
Wed., Jan. 15 | 1:00pm 2:00pm
The Truth Behind the Headlines
Thu., Jan. 16 | 10:00am 11:00am
License Renewal Crash Course
Fri., Jan. 17 | 9:30am – 12:00pm
C.A.R. Townhall for Brokers/Managers
Fri., Jan. 17 | 11:00am 12:30pm
Mobile MLS: Creating Hotsheets
Mon., Jan. 20 | 11:00am – 11:30am
BrokerBay: Schedule Showings for Clients & More!
Tue., Jan. 21 | 8:00am – 9:00am
zipForm : e-Signatures
Tue., Jan. 21 | 10:00am – 11:00am
zipForm: Live Q&A & Problem Solving
Tue., Jan. 21 | 10:00am – 11:00am
NAR’s Senior Real Estate Specialist (SRES) Designation (50% OFF)
Wed., Jan. 22 | 9:00am – 4:00pm
The 2025 Real Estate Roadmap: Trends, Tools, and Tactics for Success
Wed., Jan. 22 | 9:00am – 10:00am
Cloud CMA: How to Create a CMA
Wed., Jan. 22 | 11:00am – 12:00pm
Tech: State of Smart Homes in 2025
Wed., Jan. 22 | 1:00pm – 2:00pm
RPR: Intro to RPR – Searches, Stats, Reports & More!
Wed., Jan. 22 | 2:00pm – 4:00pm
1031 Exchange: Problems & Pitfalls
Thu., Jan. 23 | 10:00am – 11:00am
Mobile MLS: My Content, Property Watches & Listing Carts
Thu., Jan. 23 | 11:00am – 11:30am
Webcast: Social Media for Agents – Facebook, Instagram, TikTok & YouTube
Fri. Jan. 24 | ON DEMAND
OnlineEd Offers CA Salespersons
A Fast Track to Becoming Brokers
California Salespersons now have a new path to becoming Brokers with OnlineEd’s fully interactive, online courses. These textbook-free courses are designed to be mobile-friendly and comprehensive, offering a convenient way to advance to a Broker Licensee.
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Visit the CCAR Calendar to view/register for additional online training opportunities.
Real Estate Lessons That We’re Taking Into 2025
With the start of the new year, now seems like the perfect time to review the real estate lessons learned in 2024 so that we can start 2025 out with a blueprint in mind. In 2024, house prices rose by 4.3%, mortgage rates hovered around 6% in the last quarter of the year, and low inventory levels remained a central market issue, leading some experts to assert that the 2024 market was one of the slowest in decades.
However, there are changes on the horizon in 2025, and some parties will reap the benefits. For starters, an estimated 1.1 million new homes are slated to be built in the next 12 months, giving buyers more options. Mortgage rates are projected to level or even drop, which could impact the cost of homeownership and bring buyers back into the market who were otherwise pushed out in previous years.
Things are projected to change in the commercial space as well, with an expected growth rate of over 7.5%.
Taking these factors into account, alongside lessons learned throughout 2024, below are some insights into practical best practices it may be worth applying to operations as you plan out your strategy for the next 12 months.
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The RAF supports political activities at the local, state, and national levels. It gives REALTORS® the financial resources needed to advocate for policies which protect property rights and REALTORS® ability to effectively conduct their business.
Insurance Protection for SoCal Wildfire Victims
The Calif. Dept. of Insurance announced it is issuing a mandatory one-year moratorium on insurance non-renewals and cancellations for homeowners impacted by the Southern California wildfires.
Those within the perimeters or adjoining ZIP Codes of the Palisades and Eaton fires in Los Angeles County will be shielded for one year by the Governor’s January 7 emergency declaration regardless of whether they suffered a loss.
Read More >>
Updated LFRO Form
As of January 1, 2025, CCAR implemented a one-time $25 administrative fee for each salesperson newly designated as a Referral (LFRO) agent.
View Updated Form >>
How to Minimize Fire Vulnerabilities
Fire Chief Describes Wildfire Risk, Reduction and Insurance
Get practical insights for homeowner fire risk reduction and community-based wildfire mitigation practices.
View CAS Research Paper: Catastrophe Models for Wild Fire Mitigation >>
Help California Wildfire Victims – Donate Now!
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Crack into Fun at CCAR’s 24th Annual Crab Feed – Jan. 31st!
Mark your calendars for Friday, January 31st and join us at the Pleasant Hill Community Center from 6:00 to 10:00pm for CCAR’s 24th Annual Crab Feed Fundraiser
We’re serving up delicious crab, tri-tip, and pasta with a complimentary glass of bubbly champagne, and an evening packed with fun! Get ready to dance the night away with our DJ, try your luck at the raffle and auction, and top it all off by bidding on one of the irresistible cakes during the exciting cake auction.
This crab-tastic feast supports two amazing causes: CCAR Helping Hands and the CCAR Scholarship Foundation, so every bite (and every bid) makes a difference!
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CCAR x Tony Robbins:
Kickoff 2025 STRONG with
Stu Massengill! – Feb. 12
Achieve Extraordinary Results with Tony Robbins’ Top National Trainer, Stu Massengill! Join us live on Zoom next Wed., Feb. 12, from 10 – 11:30am, for an exclusive FREE session designed to help you create lasting change and reach new heights in your personal and professional life.
As a trusted advisor to Fortune 500 companies and an expert in Peak Performance, leadership, and the psychology of achievement, Stu will guide you through a transformative three-step process to overcome obstacles and bridge the gap between where you are and where you want to be. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn powerful strategies, develop an unshakable mindset, and define clear goals for a more fulfilling life!
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Important Updates to MLS Rules and Regulations – Effective January 27
To maintain the highest standards of efficiency, fairness, and usability within our MLS platform, new changes to the MLS Rules and Regulations will take effect on January 27. The updates are designed to streamline processes, enhance accuracy, and better support the needs of our members.
The rules affected are:
10.1.1 Coming Soon Listings
11.5 Photographs on MLS
Click Here to Read Complete Changes >>
REALTOR® Optimize Laptops For Sale
All Laptops purchased from CCAR receive a 2-year warranty, data transfer, and RE setup.
• HP 15.6″ Touchscreen – $833.40 >>
• Lenovo ThinkPad Yoga L13 – $718.41 >>
• LE Gram 16 Intel Evo Platform Touchscreen – $978.40 >>
C.A.R. issues a warning about price gouging
The CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® (C.A.R.) has been made aware of some rental listings, both on and off the MLS, where lease prices have increased by 25 percent or more since the onset of the wildfires in Southern California. REALTORS® should be aware and advise their clients that raising the price of essential goods and services, including housing, by more than 10 percent during a state of emergency violates California’s anti-price gouging statute and is prohibited by law.
Many evacuees and homeowners who have lost their properties are in urgent need of housing. In these circumstances, real estate professionals have a responsibility to ensure rental prices remain fair and compliant with California’s Penal Code 396(e), which prohibits increasing the rental price advertised, offered or charged for housing by more than 10 percent after a declaration of emergency.
C.A.R. has created the following resources to help address price gouging:
Landlord Tenant: Price Gouging and Eviction During a Declared Emergency >>
Quick Guide: Rent Increases >>
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