• FREE STEPS Toward Homeownership:
2027 Financing Update – Dec. 3
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Prop 37 Information & FAQ’s
Explore FAQs and Yes on Prop 37 campaign resources. Stay informed and access valuable information to share with your clients and community.
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FREE Electrification & Induction Demo for Real Estate Professionals – Nov. 10
Learn how to answer your clients’ questions about the growing shift toward all-electric homes! Join this FREE training on Tue, Nov. 10, from 12–3pm at 111 North Wiget Lane in Walnut Creek, and explore the latest in home electrification, including heat pump water heaters, HVAC systems, and induction cooking.
Discover the benefits of electrification, from improved indoor air quality to potential cost savings, and learn how to confidently address your clients’ questions and concerns. The session will also feature an induction cooking demonstration, highlighting new technology that reduces the need for electrical panel upgrades.
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There’s No Place Like Home
CCAR 2027 Inaugural Dinner and Dance
I’m truly honored to serve as your 2027 CCAR President, and I’d like to personally invite you to our 2027 Inaugural Dinner & Awards Celebration on Sat, Jan. 9, 2027 from 6–10pm at the Blackhawk Museum!
This year’s theme, “There’s No Place Like Home,” celebrates the people, relationships, and shared commitment to homeownership that make CCAR so special. Together, we’ll honor our outstanding award recipients, install our 2027 Board of Directors and Officers, and look ahead to an exciting year.
I hope you’ll join me as we celebrate our achievements, welcome new leadership, and honor the heart, knowledge, and courage that make CCAR a place we’re proud to call home. I can’t wait to celebrate with you!
With gratitude,
Donna Souza
2027 CCAR President
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Recognize Excellence:
Submit Your CCAR Award Nominations by Nov. 9
Each year, CCAR honors members who go above and beyond in their service to the real estate industry, the Association, and their communities. These prestigious awards recognize excellence, leadership, and dedication—and we need your help identifying this year’s honorees!
Recipients are nominated by fellow members and Association executives, with final selections approved by the CCAR Board of Directors. Award winners will be recognized at CCAR’s Annual Inaugural Dinner & Awards Celebration on January 9, 2027.
2025 Recipients:
REALTOR® of the Year: Marilyn Cunningham
Affiliates of the Year: Jennifer Britton & Annette Khaliq
President’s Community Service Award: Cathy Lee Cibelli
Emeritus Member: Debi Mackey
Submit your nominations today and help us recognize those who make a difference! Paper nomination forms will also be available at tomorrow’s Big Event Membership Meeting.
REALTOR® of the Year Form >>
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The BIG Event Membership Meeting – Tomorrow
CCAR Members, join us at the Lesher Center in Walnut Creek tomorrow from 8:30am to 12:30pm for our Annual General Membership Meeting. This members-only, event is your opportunity to stay informed about the rapid changes in the real estate market and gain valuable legal insights to help you navigate today’s challenges with confidence.
Dr. Lawrence Yun, Chief Economist for NAR, will share his outlook for the 2027 economy and housing market, including key trends affecting housing supply and real estate. Neil Kalin, Assistant General Counsel for C.A.R., will also provide a timely legal update covering important issues REALTORS® need to know.
CCAR Members only—advance registration required. Complimentary light breakfast will be served.
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Nov. 3 General Election: Candidates, Measures & Voting Resources
The November 3, 2026 General Election is an important opportunity to help shape representation and policy at the federal, state, county, and local levels. Ballots have been mailed to registered Contra Costa voters. You can track yours through Where’s My Ballot? or find your polling place here.
To help members and residents prepare, CCAR has compiled an election guide with essential voting information, key dates, candidate listings, and summaries of local and statewide ballot measures, including CCAR and C.A.R. positions on select candidates and measures.
Whether voting by mail, returning a ballot in person, or heading to the polls on Election Day, this guide is designed to help you understand what’s on the ballot and participate with confidence.
Join a 2027 CCAR Committee
Are you a REALTOR® member eager to make an impact in your association? CCAR is seeking dedicated volunteers to join our 2027 committees! This is your chance to contribute, learn, and connect with colleagues while helping shape our association’s future.
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Opportunities include:
Affiliate and Events
CCAR Helping Hands
Local Government Relations
MLS and Technology
Young Professionals Network (YPN)
Professional Standards
Grievance
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FREE STEPS Toward Homeownership:
2027 Financing Update – Dec. 3
Get your clients prepared for home financing in 2027! Join C.A.R. for a FREE virtual STEPS Toward Homeownership event on Thu, Dec. 3, from 10am–1pm, featuring lending experts sharing the latest updates on home financing and homeownership.
Explore important topics including new condominium requirements, lending options, down payment assistance programs, the true cost of homeownership, and strategies for helping buyers navigate today’s changing market. Gain valuable insights and resources to better guide your clients through the homebuying process.
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