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WEEKLY NEWSLETTER | FEB. 13, 2024

West County Marketing Meeting – This Thursday

Join us this Thursday for the West County Marketing meeting from 8:45am to 10:00am at the Hercules CCAR Office: 500 Alfred Nobel Dr., Suite 265.

Gain expert knowledge from Real Estate Attorney, Jean Shrem, on new 2024 Laws and the commission lawsuits filed nationwide. Come with questions, you’ll have an opportunity to ask them directly!

The West County Marketing Meeting is free to attend and a light breakfast will be served.

April is Fair Housing Month

Every April, REALTORS® commemorate the passage of the Fair Housing Act of 1968 and reflect on housing discrimination and segregation, past and present. Fair Housing Month signifies a recommitment to advancing equitable opportunities and expanding homeownership.

Save the date for NAR’s virtual event on April 3 at 10:00 am on Facebook Live, Many Rivers to Cross: America’s Ongoing Fair Housing Journey. Commemorate the anniversaries of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Equal Credit Opportunity Act of 1974. Explore the laws’ continued importance and celebrate the 2024 Fair Housing Champion Award winners.

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New Season Out Now!

NAR’s “First-Time Buyer” is back with Season 4, now streaming on Hulu and FirstTimeBuyer.realtor. “First-Time Buyer” follows a different individual, couple, or family through their first homebuying journey, told from the perspective of NAR members and features metro areas across the country. See how real first-time buyers benefit from the real difference only a REALTOR® can make!
Watch Now >>

C.A.R.’s 2023 Impact Report Now Available

The 2023 C.A.R. Impact Report is now available online. Each year, C.A.R. brings you products and information to help you succeed in your business and achieve your professional goals. The annual Impact Report takes a look at all of the innovative tools, services and education C.A.R. provided to help you succeed in 2023.

Included in the report:

$10K: the average amount each member saved through C.A.R.’s legislative actions
1.6M: successful uses of Digital Ink®-AuthentiSign and DocuSign®
$1,499: is how much you saved by using C.A.R. zipForm, a benefit only available to non-members through purchase.
100%: We notched a 100% success rate for C.A.R. sponsored bills to promote your and consumers’ best interests for housing in California
72K: C.A.R.’s attorneys gave 72K+ legal opinions to members calling the Legal Hotline, which helped address your legal questions
14K: members took advantage of the free 45-CE course needed to renew their license

Read the Report >>

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Solo Agent vs. Team Panel – Tomorrow, Feb. 28

Wed., Feb. 28, 2023 | 3:00pm - 6:00pm
Lafayette Library: Don Tatzin Community hall
3491 Mt. Diablo Blvd. | ^$20 ONLINE • ^$25 DAY Of Event

Join CCAR YPN on Wed., Feb. 28th from 3:00 – 6:00pm in the Don Tatzin Community Hall of the Lafayette Library for an engaging panel discussion that will transform your approach to real estate!

Learn the pros and cons of both paths: from the freedom and flexibility of solo ventures to the camaraderie and support of team dynamics, they’ll delve deep into what truly sets each option apart.

Latest Results: Mar. 5 Primary Election

Below are the latest voting results from Tuesday, March 5, 2024’s Primary Election.

Contra Costa County
Voter Turnout – 37.80%
Ballots Cast – 268,546
Registered Voters – 710,254

State Office Races
In State races, the top two candidates regardless of vote count will advance to the general election. As of March 19, 2024, the top two candidates = green.

State Senator

District 3 – Solano County & portions of East Contra Costa County
– Thom Bogue (R) 27.8%
– Christopher Cabaldon (D) 26.6%
– Jimih Jones (R) 6.6%
– Jackie Elward (D) 18.4%
– Rozzana Verder-Aliga (D) 20.5%

District 7 – New West Contra Costa County
– Jesse Arreguin (D) 32.5%
– Jovanka Beckles (D) 17.3%
– Dan Kalb (D) 15.1%
– Jeanne Solnordal (R) 9.0%
– Kathryn Lybarger (D) 14.6%
– Sandre Sawnson (D) 11.5%

District 9 – Central Contra Costa County & portions of Alameda County
– Tim Grayson (D) 60.0%
– Marisol Rubio (D) 40.0%

State Assembly

(*) – indicates incumbent running for re-election

District 11 – Solano County & portion of East Contra Costa County
– Lori Wilson* (D) 50.2%
– Dave Ennis (R) 26.1%
– Jeffrey Flack (D) 9.0%
– Wanda Wallis (R) 14.7%

District 14 – West Contra Costa County
– Buffy Wicks* (D) 73.6%
– Margot Smith (D) 16.7%
– Utkarsh Jain (R) 9.7%

District 15 – Upper Central Contra Costa County & East Contra Costa County
– Sonia Ledo (R) 31.8%
– Anamarie Avila Farias (D) 30.4%
– Karen Mitchoff (D) 12.3%
– Monica Wilson (D) 25.5%

District 16 – Mid Central Contra Costa County & portions of Alameda County
– Rebecca Bauer-Kahan* (D) 65.9%
– Joseph Rubay (R) 34.1%

Statewide Ballot Measure

Proposition 1: Authorizes $6.38 billion in bonds to build Mental Health Treatment Facilities for those with mental health and substance use challenges; Provides housing for homeless.

Proposition 1 has two components related to providing mental health care and drug or alcohol treatment to people and addressing homelessness:

Changes the Mental Health Services Act that was passed by voters in 2004, with a focus on how the money from the act may be used.
Approves a $6.4 billion bond to build more places for mental health care and drug or alcohol treatment and more housing for people with mental health, drug, or alcohol challenges.

Yes: 50.1%
No: 49.9%
Still Pending State Certification of Election

Contra Costa County Supervisor

District 2 – Lamorinda and portions of Walnut Creek
– Candance Andersen 100% Uncontested race

District 3 – Antioch, Brentwood, Oakley, Bethel Island
– Diane Burgis 100% Uncontested race

District 5 – Hercules, Martinez, Pittsburg
– Mike Barbanica 38.67%
– Shanelle Scales-Preston 35.10%
– Jelani Killings 15.33%
– Iztaccuauhtli Hecotr Gonzalez 10.89%

City Ballot Measures

Measure A – Martinez
Asking the voters if the City Clerk should be appointed by the City Council and not elected. (Requires majority to pass)

Yes: 65.65%
No: 34.35%
Passed

City Ballot Measures

Measure B – Antioch
Should the District issue $195,000,000 in bonds to upgrade classrooms, roofs, labs, technology, safety, emergency communication, approximately $48.00 per $100,000 assessed value, with citizens oversight committee and annual audits. (55% to pass)
Yes: 57.87%
No: 42.13%
Passed

Measure C – Martinez
Should the District renew its existing school parcel tax at the $75 per year rate raising $850,000 annually, with senior citizen exemptions, and independent citizens oversight, for its quality programs in science, technology, engineering, labs, and library staffing. (2/3 to pass)
Yes: 74.98%
No: 25.02%
Passed

Measure D – Moraga
Should the District issue $52,000,000 in bonds to improve it elementary/middle school science, technology, engineering classrooms and labs, repair its leaking roofs, windows, averaging $30 per $100,000 assessed value with citizen oversight, annual audit, excluding use of funds for administrators. (55% to pass)
Yes: 67.42%
No: 32.58%
Passed

REALTOR® Action Fund

The REALTOR® Action Fund (RAF) is a vital service for YOU and YOUR business. Did you know that 30% of your RAF contribution supports local issues that will affect your livelihood? By contributing to the REALTOR® Action Fund, you are helping to protect private property rights through C.A.R.’s lobbying efforts, and local issues and candidate campaigns.

Did you know that contributions to the REALTOR® Action Fund have stopped:

Point of sale mandates that could have cost the homeowner $1,000s of dollars reducing their equity or may have even prevented the sale from going through.
Direct taxing of REALTOR® commissions and other services related to the transaction.
Political candidates who are against building housing and against REALTOR® issues.

Click here to contribute today!

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WEEKLY NEWSLETTER | FEB. 6, 2024

Solo Agent vs. Team Panel – Tomorrow, Feb. 28

Join CCAR YPN on Wed., Feb. 28th from 3:00 – 6:00pm in the Don Tatzin Community Hall of the Lafayette Library for an engaging real estate panel. YPN’s seasoned real estate experts are geared up to tackle the burning question: “Should I work as a solo agent or would joining a team be better?”

Learn the pros and cons of both paths: from the freedom and flexibility of solo ventures to the camaraderie and support of team dynamics, they’ll delve deep into what truly sets each option apart.

Ticket includes access to speakers, appetizers, and two drink tokens.

Latest Results: Mar. 5 Primary Election

As of today, March 19, 2024, approximately 650 ballots remain to be counted in Contra Costa County. This process is expected to be complete by the end of the day on Friday, March 22, 2024. However, the Secretary of State has until Tuesday, April 12th to certify the election results, as many counties are still counting ballots.

In Contra Costa County, the voter turnout stands at 37.80%, with a total of 268,546 ballots cast out of 710,254 registered voters.

Regarding State Office Races, the top two candidates, regardless of vote count, will advance to the general election. Click ‘Read More’ below for detailed results.

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CCAR Supra Key Holders Can Authorize
Secure Access to Service Providers

Do you need to give property access to a stager or home inspector, but cannot be there to physically let them in?

Supra provides managed access service that enables listing agents to electronically authorize access to certain professional service providers.

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WEEKLY NEWSLETTER | JAN. 30, 2024

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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Text Code of Ethics typed on retro typewriter

Code of Ethics Violators

In an effort to make ethics violations and the disciplinary process more transparent, C.A.R. is publishing the names of members who are found in violation of the Code of Ethics as well as summaries of the members’ unethical behavior.

Member publication is triggered only if the discipline imposed is a reprimand, fine, suspension or expulsion – anything other than a letter of warning or stand-alone education. The information will be published on the members-only section of car.org.

Past decisions of ethics…

2024 NAR Tax Summit – Feb. 7, 14, 21, & 28

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Showing Etiquette and Professionalism

The rules for in-person etiquette have changed, and it’s important to observe those changes to position yourself as a professional who cares. As the real estate market begins to pick up after the holidays, expect an increase in showings, and being courteous to the seller and listing agent is important. Remember, showing a home is a privilege, not a right.

15 Common Courtesies to follow during showings:

TIME LIMIT – Be respectful of the time you scheduled for a showing. If the property is occupied, the owner may be on their way home. There may also be other agents waiting to see the home after you.
PETS – Do not let a dog or cat out of the home while you are opening a door. Assume all homes have a pet that could run out at any time.
KNOCK FIRST – Prior to opening a lockbox, always ring the doorbell. The seller may be home and you could startle them by entering unannounced. You should also announce yourself, “REALTOR!” when you walk through the door.
STAY OFF THE GRASS – Avoid cutting across the grass to get to the front door, always use the walkway.
KEEP YOUR HANDS TO YOURSELF – Never adjust the air conditioning or heat in a home. By adjusting or tweaking a system, you may be launching a problem that you were unaware of, such as a leaky cooling unit.

Read More Courtesies >>

CCAR ANNUAL SPONSORS

Weekly Jolt – 021324

West County Marketing Meeting – This Thursday

April is Fair Housing Month

Solo Agent vs. Team Panel – Tomorrow, Feb. 28

Wed., Feb. 28, 2023 | 3:00pm - 6:00pm
Lafayette Library: Don Tatzin Community hall
3491 Mt. Diablo Blvd. | ^$20 ONLINE • ^$25 DAY Of Event

Latest Results: Mar. 5 Primary Election

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Solo Agent vs. Team Panel – Tomorrow, Feb. 28

Latest Results: Mar. 5 Primary Election

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Crack into Fun at CCAR’s 24th Annual Crab Feed – Jan. 31st!

Code of Ethics Violators

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3491 Mt. Diablo Blvd. | ^$20 ONLINE • ^$25 DAY Of Event