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Expanded MLS Data Access Begins Today – Oct. 18

CCAR is in the process of finalizing the integration of MLS data from the California Regional MLS (CRMLS) into the Paragon system. A soft launch of the data integration is scheduled for October 18!

On October 18, you will begin seeing the active and off-market listings from the areas covered by CRMLS. Your eKeys will also be able to open properties in most of the CRMLS area. You will need to co-op your eKey in BAREIS and MetroList areas.

You can learn more about the CRMLS coverage area and Key access here.

If you have any questions please contact CCAR Member Services at support@ccartoday.com or 925.295.1270.

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WEEKLY NEWSLETTER | OCTOBER 11, 2022

November 2022 State and Local Measures Election Results

November 8th elections are right around the corner and CCAR has put together an overview of measures and candidates for the local county and city council elections, including information on the following seven proposititions:
Prop 1: Abortion Constitutional
Amendment
Prop 26: In-Person Sports Wagering
Prop 27: Online Sports Wagering
Prop 28: Funding Allocation for Arts &
Music
Prop 29: Dialysis Worker Unionization
Prop 30: EV Subsidies Income Tax Increases
Prop 31 Flavored Tobacco Ban

The information provided is to help you, but nothing stated should be taken as a directive on how to vote this November.

YPN’s Successfully Navigating the Market Shift – Nov. 2

Join YPN on November 2 at the Danville Veterans Hall and Primo’s Pizza for an informative panel on successfully navigating the market shift. You will learn about Adjustable-rate vs. Fixed-rate financing, seller carry backs, what the future holds for mortgages, and much more.

Featuring guest speakers: Jay Voorhees, Co-founder & Owner of JVM Lending; Anthony Young, Owner of Young & Associates, Realty Valuation & Consulting; Roh Habibi, REALTOR® and Industry Contributor; and Lynda Dimond: Certified Residential Specialist, Broker and Leadership Training Graduate WCR. After the panel enjoy delicious pizza, wine and beer at Primo’s pizza! First 50 people to register get a free POPL Card!

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ETHICS CORNER:

2023 Pro Standards Committees

Apply now if you are interested and qualify for serving on the 2023 Professional Standards or Grievance Committees. Additionally, we are accepting requests from Professional Standards members who are interested in serving as a Professional Standards mediator and/or an ethics advocate. The new term begins Jan. 1, 2023 and applications are due by Oct. 21, 2022.

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MLS UPDATE:

Expanded MLS Data Access Begins Today – Oct. 18

CCAR is in the process of finalizing the integration of MLS data from the California Regional MLS (CRMLS) into the Paragon system. A soft launch of the data integration is scheduled for today, October 18 when you will begin seeing the active and off-market listings from the areas covered by CRMLS. Your eKeys will also be able to open properties in most of the CRMLS area. You will need to co-op your eKey in BAREIS and MetroList areas. Read more to learn about the CRMLS coverage areas and key access.

REALTOR Property Resource – Map Search on RPR

RPR Maps are a visual way to search for properties and conduct research. Read more to learn how to access the RPR’s maps and how to use them. You will become familiar with RPR’s map controls and views, and figure out how to set your search parameters. You will also learn how to use the maps to get info on distances by car or foot, traffic counts, schools, flood zones, how to apply data layers, and much more. Happy mapping!

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November 2022 State and Local Measures Election Results

Below are the results for state and local measures from the November 8, 2022 elections.

2022 STATE BALLOT MEASURES:

PROP 1: Abortion Constitutional Amendment
- PASSED

Placed on the ballot by the legislature, this measure codifies existing state law into the California Constitution to guarantee the right to have an abortion and to choose or refuse contraceptives.

Supporters: Planned Parenthood Affiliates of California, League of Woman Voters California, and California Medical Association
Opponents: California Conference of Catholic Bishops, California Alliance of Pregnancy Care, and International Based Coalition

Prop 26: In-Person Sports Wagering - FAILED

Led by the Pechanga Band of Luiseño Indians, this measure if approved would allow sports wagering at horse racetracks and tribal casinos while authorizing private right of action lawsuits against non-tribal gaming operators.

Supporters: Pechanga Band of Luiseno Indians, NAACP California, and California District Attorneys Association
Opponents: California Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, California Black Chamber of Commerce, and AFSCME

Prop 27: Online Sport Wagering - FAILED

Led by DraftKings, FanDuel, BetMGM and others, this measure authorizes online only sports wagering and dedicates new tax revenue to address homelessness and mental health services.

Supporters: FanDuel, DraftKings, BetMGM, Middletown Racheria Pomo Indians, Darrell Steinberg (Mayor of Sacramento)
Opponents: 50+ California Indian tribes, NAACP California, CalAsian Chamber of Commerce

Prop 28: Funding Allocation for Arts and Music - PASSED

With a star-studded coalition, this measure dedicates one percent of the state’s general fund for public school arts and music programs.

Supporters: Austin Beutner (former LAUSD Superintendent), California Teachers Association, California State PTA
Opponents: No opposition arguments were submitted

Prop 29: Dialysis Worker Unionization - FAILED

This measure is SEIU-UHW’s third attempt to unionize kidney dialysis clinics since 2018.

Supporters: SEIU-UHW, California Democratic Party
Opponents: California Medical Association, California Chamber of Commerce, California Taxpayer Protection Committee

Prop 30: Income Tax Increases for EV Subsidies
- FAILED

Another Lyft backed initiative, Prop 30 increases income taxes by $4.5 billion annually to fund electric vehicle and charging station subsidies.

Supporters: CalFire State Firefighters, American Lung Association, California Democratic Party
Opponents: Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association, Governor Gavin Newsom, California Teachers Association

Prop 31: Flavored Tobacco Ban
- PASSED

The referendum challenging a 2020 law prohibiting the sale of flavored tobacco and harm reduction products.

Supporters: Michael Bloomberg, American Heart Association, NAACP California
Opponents: California Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, CalAsian Chamber of Commerce, Central Valley Business Federation

2022 LOCAL BALLOT MEASURES:

City of Pleasant Hill: Measure M (majority required to pass)
- PASSED

Measure M is asking voters whether the City Treasurer should become an appointed office (as opposed to an elected office).

City of Hercules: Measure N (majority required to pass)
- PASSED

Measure N is asking voters to extend the existing User Utility Tax (UUT), a pre-existing measure that has already been approved by voters in two previous elections.

CCAR was opposed to the initial plan to ask residents to approve the city becoming a Charter City for the sole purchase of establishing a real estate transfer tax. This measure was the alternate choice to the charter city.

City of Walnut Creek: Measure O (majority required to pass)
- PASSED

Measure O is asking voters to approve a half cent (1/2 cent) sales tax to support Walnut Creek city services, replace aging facilities, and help maintain the community’s lifestyle. This measure would sunset in 10 years.

City of Richmond: Measure P (majority required to pass)
- PASSED

Measure P is asking voters to approve amending the existing Richmond rent control ordinance by capping the annual allowed rent increase at 60% of the inflation rate or 3%, whichever is lower

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2022 LOCAL COUNTY/CITY COUNCIL ELECTIONS

Below is a list of candidates running for the County Board of Supervisors and City Council. CCAR does not endorse candidates, however, the asterisk (*) next to the candidate’s name means they are supportive of property rights and an (I) recognizes those who are incumbents.

However, please keep in mind that not all candidates came in to meet with our Local Candidate Recommendation Committee at CCAR and the below may not reflect their position on supporting property rights. If you have questions regarding a candidate, please contact Heather Schiffman at 925.295.9232.

RESULTS:
Elected = bold/underlined/blue

County Board of Supervisors, District 4

Ken Carlson – currently on Pleasant Hill City Council

Debora Allen – currently a BART Director

CLAYTON

Jeff Wan (I)

Kim Trupiana *

Bridget Billeter

Edward Miller

CONCORD: DISTRICT 1

Laura Hoffmeister (I) *

Robert Ring *

Quinne Anderson

CONCORD: DISTRICT 3

Dominic Aliano (I)

CONCORD District 5

Tim McGallian (I) *

Laura Nakamura

El Cerrito

Gabe Qunito (I) *

Carolyn Wysinger *

Vanessa Warheit

Hercules

Christine Kelley (I) *

Dion Bailey (I)

Pamela Vargas

William “Bill” Henderson *

MARTINEZ: MAYOR

Michael Ayers

Lara DeLaney *

Michael Menesini

Mark Ross *

Sean Trambley

Biranne Zorn *

MARTINEZ: DISTRICT 1

Nakenya Allen

Jay Howard

MARTINEZ: DISTRICT 4

Debbi McKillop (I) *

Benjamin Therriault *

MORAGA

Steve Woehleke (I) *

Kerry Hilis *

Kendall Langan

David Sharpio
(Short Term)

Orinda

Brandyn Iverson *

Janet Riley

Sunil Rajaraman

Latika Malkani *

Alex Drexel

Stuart House

Pinole

Norma Martinez-Rubin (I) *

Anthony Tave (I)

Cameron Sasai

Justin Martinez

Debbie Long *

Peter “Pete” Murray *

Rafael Menis

Pleasant Hill

Sue Noack (I) *

Zac Shess *

Zhanna Thompson

Bill Bankert

Nickan Fayyazi

Andrei Obolenskiy

RICHMOND: MAYOR

Nat Bates *

Shawn Dunning *

Mark Wassberg

Eduardo Martinez

RICHMOND: District 2

Andrew Butt *

Cesar Zepeda *

RICHMOND: District 3

Corky Booze *

Doria Robinson

Oscar Garcia *

RICHMOND: District 4

Harry Jamin Pursell

Soheila Bana *

San Ramon: Mayor

Dave Hudson (I) *

Sabina Zafar *

Dinesh Govindarao *

San Ramon: District 2

Mark Armstong

Sara Lashanlo

San Ramon: District 4

Heidi Kenniston-Lee

Marisol Rubio

Walnut Creek

Cindy Silva (I) *

Matt Francois (I) *

Brian O’Toole *

Laura Patch

CONTACT:

HEATHER SCHIFFMAN

Director, Government Affairs
[email protected]

2022 LGR COMMITTEE

Mike Handlin, Chair

Michele Manzone, Vice-Chair

David Bonde

Robert Combs

Ruthie Abelson Olivas

Henry Giovannetti

Pamela Green

Vernon Lane Jr.

Lindsey Mackey

Angela Muetterties

Judy Myers

David Schubb

Tyra Wright

Barry Zwahlen

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WEEKLY NEWSLETTER | OCTOBER 4, 2022

The BIG Event Membership Meeting – Nov. 18

CCAR Members (only), join us at the Lesher Center for the Arts in Walnut Creek on Nov. 18 from 8:30am – 12:30pm to stay informed about the rapid changes in the real estate market and get the latest legal tips to help keep you out of trouble!

Don’t miss this opportunity to hear directly from one of the industry’s top resources, Jordan Levine, C.A.R. Senior Vice President and Chief Economist, as he discusses the 2025 Housing Market forecast and housing supply conditions. You’ll also get a legal update from Gov Hutchinson, C.A.R.’s Assistant General Counsel.

Please allow enough time for parking and to enjoy refreshments in the lobby before the program begins. Note: No food or drink is allowed inside the theater.

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November 2022 State and Local Measures Election Results

ETHICS CORNER:

2023 Pro Standards Committees

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MLS UPDATE:

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Featuring thousands of new homes, communities, and builders, New Home Source Professional is the most comprehensive resource available to the agents – and it is free to use. Listings are delivered daily to New Home Source Professional directly from builders, ensuring that all information is reliable and up-to-date. Think of it as the MLS for new homes. Access via the Paragon 5 Resources Menu Link (SSO).

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What REALTORS® Need to Know About ADUs in 2022 – Sep. 29

Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) are all the buzz these days, and homeowners and homebuyers across the Bay Area are asking more and more about the possibilities an ADU can provide for their property, their families and their lives.

Join CCAR Affiliate Cottage and their team of ADU experts (architects, builders, and technologists) this Thursday, Sep. 29 from 1:00 to 2:00pm as they teach you everything a REALTOR® needs to know about ADUs.

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PROP 1: Abortion Constitutional Amendment - PASSED

Prop 26: In-Person Sports Wagering - FAILED

Prop 27: Online Sport Wagering - FAILED

Prop 28: Funding Allocation for Arts and Music - PASSED

Prop 29: Dialysis Worker Unionization - FAILED

Prop 30: Income Tax Increases for EV Subsidies - FAILED

Prop 31: Flavored Tobacco Ban - PASSED

City of Pleasant Hill: Measure M (majority required to pass) - PASSED

City of Hercules: Measure N (majority required to pass) - PASSED

City of Walnut Creek: Measure O (majority required to pass) - PASSED

City of Richmond: Measure P (majority required to pass) - PASSED

RAF-O-METER

County Board of Supervisors, District 4

CLAYTON

CONCORD: DISTRICT 1

CONCORD: DISTRICT 3

CONCORD District 5

El Cerrito

Hercules

MARTINEZ: MAYOR

MARTINEZ: DISTRICT 1

MARTINEZ: DISTRICT 4

MORAGA

Orinda

Pinole

Pleasant Hill

RICHMOND: MAYOR

RICHMOND: District 2

RICHMOND: District 3

RICHMOND: District 4

San Ramon: Mayor

San Ramon: District 2

San Ramon: District 4

Walnut Creek

CONTACT:

HEATHER SCHIFFMAN

2022 LGR COMMITTEE

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PROP 1: Abortion Constitutional Amendment
- PASSED

Prop 30: Income Tax Increases for EV Subsidies
- FAILED

Prop 31: Flavored Tobacco Ban
- PASSED

City of Pleasant Hill: Measure M (majority required to pass)
- PASSED

City of Hercules: Measure N (majority required to pass)
- PASSED

City of Walnut Creek: Measure O (majority required to pass)
- PASSED

City of Richmond: Measure P (majority required to pass)
- PASSED