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C.A.R. HAF Partners with Housing Nonprofits

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In an effort to address California’s growing housing affordability crisis and racial homeownership divide, the CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS®’ (C.A.R.) Housing Affordability Fund is partnering with three regional nonprofit housing organizations to provide closing cost grants up to $10,000 for eligible first-time home buyers from an underserved community.

The Inland Empire’s Neighborhood Partnership Housing Services (NPHS), Neighborhood Housing Services LA County, and the Bay Area’s Richmond Neighborhood Housing Services are partnering with C.A.R.’s Housing Affordability Fund (HAF) to administer funds of up to $250,000 within each of their regions in 2022 under C.A.R.’s Closing Cost Assistance grant program.

“Homeownership is a key element to building generational wealth and economic security for working families while stabilizing communities across our state,” said C.A.R. President Otto Catrina. “We’re pleased to partner with these nonprofit organizations to help create true housing equity for all Californians, so they have an opportunity to realize the economic and societal benefits that homeownership provides.”

C.A.R. released a report last year showing that less than half of Black households earned the minimum income needed to purchase a home as compared to whites, illustrating the homeownership gap and wealth disparity for people of color, women, people with disabilities, indigenous people and members of the LGBTQ community. Also, according to most recent data, homeownership rates for Black (37%) and Latino (44%) households were far below overall rates (55%).

Visit C.A.R.’s Housing Affordability Fund website to apply.

Program Criteria:

  • Recipient must be a first-time homebuyer.
  • Recipient must be a member of an underserved community, including LGBTQ+ and veterans.
  • The property being purchased by recipient must be a single-family residence.
  • The purchased property must not have an affordable housing deed restriction.
  • Recipient’s income must be no more than 120% of the Area Median Income (“AMI”).
  • Recipient must be represented by a REALTOR® in the transaction.
  • Recipient must certify they intend occupy within 60 days of escrow close for a minimum of 3 years.
  • Recipient must use either government or conventional GSE financing.
  • Recipient must be left with no more than $20,000 in savings after the purchase.

C.A.R. established its Housing Affordability Fund (HAF) in November 2002 as a non-profit 501(c)(3) to address California’s growing housing affordability crisis.

The nonprofit partners selected have experience creating and administering home buyer assistance programs and have long-standing presence within underserved communities. The partners also offer HUD-approved first-time home buyer counseling and can help program recipients increase their buying power by layering C.A.R.’s Housing Affordability Fund Closing Cost Grant Program with other forms of buyer assistance that their organizations may be offering or administering.

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2022 Contra Costa Leadership Opportunities

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Walnut Creek Chamber of Commerce & Visitors Bureau announced that the recruitment for the next Leadership Contra Costa (LCC) class for September 2022 – May 2023 has begun. 

Leadership Contra Costa brings 30 county residents together to explore the different aspects that make up our daily lives. Through monthly day-sessions that include in-depth looks at: arts and education, media and communications, business and economic development, sustainability, criminal and civil justice, health and human services, and government and political process each class member is given the opportunity to learn what makes a truly vibrant civic life.

There are a number of opportunities available to serve on commissions in Walnut Creek. Applications will be accepted through 5:00 p.m. January 26 for vacancies on the following City commissions:

  • Arts Commission (2 seats vacant)
  • Design Review (one vacancy, must be a registered architect to apply)
  • Park, Recreation and Open Space (one vacancy, must be a City resident)
  • Planning Commission (one vacancy, must be a City resident)
  • Transportation Commission (one vacancy, must be a City resident)

On February 1, the City Council will select applicants to invite for interviews that will take place on February 15. Appointments are expected to be made at the conclusion of the interviews. Apply online and get more information on the City’s website: www.walnut-creek.org

Advisory commissions serve and important role in the City of Walnut Creek, and give residents a first-hand perspective and involvement in shaping the City’s future. A complete listing of the Commission’s duties can be found in Sections 2-1.101 through 2-1.604 of the Walnut Creek Municipal Code. (https://www.codepublishing.com/CA/WalnutCreek/)

There is also an opening for a Walnut Creek alternate representative on the Contra Costa Library Commission, which provides a link between the community and the County’s library system. It also provides a forum for the public to express views regarding the goals and operations of the Library, assist in providing library services based on assessed public needs, and to make recommendations to improve the Library.

Additionally, there is an opening for a Walnut Creek resident on the Central Contra Costa Transit Authority Advisory Committee, which reviews, analyzes and advices the County Connection Board on issues relating to bus and paratransit service. The Committee also considers and makes recommendation on finance and planning issues. The Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors will make the final approval decision for the chosen candidate.

Main duties of each City Commission with a current opening:

  • Arts Commission: advises the City Council on facilities, programs and policies that enhance the artistic, aesthetic, and cultural quality of life in the City and contribute to the economic vitality of the City. The Arts Commission guides implementation of the public art program and Public Art Master Plan.

  • Design Review Commission: develops and enforces design standards, policies, and practices that promote aesthetics, encourage economic vitality, and enhance the design of the City’s built environment.
  • Park, Recreation and Open Space (PROS): advises the City Council on the general direction and emphasis of park, recreation, creek, trail and open space needs, facilities and programs.
  • Planning Commission: reviews projects for compliance with the City’s land use and zoning regulations, and has approval authority for subdivision maps, use permits and variances. Another key role for Commissioners involves the City’s General Plan and various Specific Plans; the Planning Commission prepares and recommends adoption of those plans to the City Council. The innovative projects and developments taking shape around Walnut Creek first go through the public hearing process at the Planning Commission.
  • Transportation Commission: advises on all issues affecting parking and transportation in Walnut Creek.

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Weekly Jolt – 011822

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CONTRA COSTA ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS®
WEEKLY NEWSLETTER     |     JANUARY 18, 2022

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Education contains a list of upcoming classes.

Top News

•  December CA Housing Market
•  C.A.R. HAF Partners with Housing Nonprofits
•  2022 Contra Costa Leadership Opportunities

MLS Updates

•  Wise Agent Discount Program
•  Peer-to-Peer Ethics Infoline

Education

Best Markets for First-Time Homebuyers
Wed., Jan. 19  |  10:00am – 11:00am


Intro to Paragon
Wed., Jan. 19  |  2:00pm – 4:00pm

Intro to Listing Input & Maintenance
Thu., Jan. 20  |  2:00pm – 4:00pm


Intro to RPR®
Fri., Jan. 21  |  9:30am – 11:30am

Intro to Transactions, zipForm Edition

Tue., Jan. 25  |  2:00pm – 4:00pm

Intro to CMA Reports with Cloud CMA
Wed., Jan. 26  |  9:30am – 11:30am

Rev Up Your Listings – in Reverse
Thu., Jan. 27  |  10:00am – 10:00am

Market Listings and Stay In Touch – Wise Agent CRM
Thu., Jan. 27  |  1:00pm – 2:00pm

Visit the CCAR Calendar to view/register for additional online training opportunities.

+ CCAR CALENDAR

+ PAY MEMBER DUES

WEST COUNTY MARKETING MEETING

Thu., Jan. 20  |  9:00am – 10:00am  |  Virtual
Featured Speaker: Sabina L. Pan

Founder and principal of Bay CPA Plus, dedicated advisor to investors, entrepreneurs and small business owners.

Meeting ID: 969 0562 9800
Passcode: 816803

ZOOM IN >

WCR: 2022 Real Estate Forecast

Wed., Feb. 2  |  9:45am – 11:00am  |  Virtual
Featured Speaker: Oscar Wei 

C.A.R.’s Deputy Chief Economist will cover: 2022 Housing market forecast, Economic and policy analysis, Local & regional housing markets, Analytics in real estate finance, Consumer research in real estate, and more!

REGISTER >

SAVE THE DATE:
YPN’s TAXES, TRUSTS & TACOS 

Tue., Feb. 15  |  4:00pm – 6:00pm  |  Virtual

NAR Green Designation – Mar. 1 & 2

Gain a competitive advantage and learn how to become your clients’ go-to resource for buying or selling a more efficient, money-saving, healthy home. Join us for a two-day training on March 1 & 2 to earn the only green designation for real estate agents conferred by the National Association of REALTORS®.

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December: CA Housing Market Best Performance
in More Than a Decade, C.A.R. Reports

California home sales and prices ease in December, as 2021 state housing market posts best performance in more than a decade, C.A.R. reports

  • Existing, single-family home sales totaled 429,860 in December on a seasonally adjusted annualized rate, down 5.4 percent from November and down 15.7 percent from December 2020.
  • December’s statewide median home price was $796,570, up 1.8 percent from November and up 11.0 percent from December 2020.
  • For 2021 as a whole, sales of existing statewide homes were up 7.9 percent from last year.

LOS ANGELES (Jan. 18) – California home sales and prices moderated in December as mortgage rates edged higher, but home sales for the entire year recorded the strongest pace since 2009, exceeding 2020’s level by 7.9 percent, the CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® (C.A.R.) said today.

“Despite signs of moderating in the second half of the year, California’s housing market continued to outperform last year’s level and…

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C.A.R. HAF Partners with Housing Nonprofits

In an effort to address California’s growing housing affordability crisis and racial homeownership divide, C.A.R.’s Housing Affordability Fund is partnering with three regional nonprofit housing organizations to provide closing cost grants up to $10,000 for eligible first-time home buyers from an underserved community. The Inland Empire’s Neighborhood Partnership Housing Services (NPHS), Neighborhood Housing Services LA County, and the Bay Area’s Richmond Neighborhood Housing Services are partnering with C.A.R.’s Housing Affordability Fund (HAF) to administer funds of up to $250,000 within each of their regions in 2022 under C.A.R.’s Closing…

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2022 Contra Costa Leadership Opportunities

Walnut Creek Chamber of Commerce & Visitors Bureau announced that the recruitment for the next Leadership Contra Costa (LCC) class for September 2022 – May 2023 has begun. There are a number of opportunities available to serve on commissions in Walnut Creek. Applications will be accepted through 5pm on January 26 for vacancies in: Arts Commission (2 vacancies); Design Review (1 vacancy); Park, Recreation and Open Space (1 vacancy); Planning Commission (1 vacancy); Transportation Commission (1 vacancy)…

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LAPTOPS ON SALE:

Online Continuing Education

MLS UPDATE:

Wise Agent – New Member Discount Program!

Wise Agent is a simple, smart, and affordable real estate CRM platform combining contact management, lead automation, transaction management, and real estate marketing software. Wise Agent helps REALTORS® become more efficient, giving them the opportunity to save time and make more money! Follow the link to learn about the new CCAR Wise Agent Discount Program!

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Get Quick Answers to Your Questions with C.A.R. Peer-to-Peer Ethics Infoline

Non-legal ethics questions answered in a snap!

C.A.R.’s Peer-to-Peer Ethics Infoline is a free service facilitated by neutral REALTOR® volunteers trained in the Code of Ethics. They can answer questions from other REALTOR® members regarding the proper interpretation of the Code.

If you have questions about whether certain actions—yours or those of another REALTOR® —might violate the Code of Ethics, the volunteers can assist with non-legal ethics matters. The Infoline is confidential, and no information will be shared with third parties. Please note that answers or opinions are provided orally and will not be given in writing.

CONTACT THE INFOLINE >>

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Weekly Jolt – 011122

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CONTRA COSTA ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS®
WEEKLY NEWSLETTER     |     JANUARY 11, 2022

CCAR Will be closed Jan. 17 in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. 

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Education contains a list of upcoming classes.

Top News

•  2022 CCAR BOD Inducted at Inaugural Gala
•  Congrats to 2022 CCAR Award Recipients
•  2022 CCAR Board of Directors
•  Wise Agent New Member Discount Program
•  Code of Ethics Violators

MLS Updates

•  Upcoming Paragon Enhancements – Jan 10
•  Peer-to-Peer Ethics Infoline

Education

Intro to CMA Reports with Cloud CMA
Wed., Jan. 12  |  9:30am – 11:30am


Are Your Online Profiles Optimized?
Wed., Jan. 12  |  1:00pm – 2:00pm

Build a Foundation for Your Business with Wise Agent

Thu., Jan. 13 | 10:00am – 11:00am

Intro to RPR®

Thu., Jan. 13 | 1:00pm – 3:00pm

License Renewal Crash Course (REVEI)

Fri., Jan. 14  |  9:30am – 12:30pm

WomanUP!® LIVE
Fri., Jan. 14  |  2:00pm – 3:00pm

Getting Started with Wise Agent CRM
Tue., Jan. 18  |  1:00pm – 2:00pm

Best Markets for First-Time Homebuyers
Wed., Jan. 19  |  10:00am – 11:00am

Visit the CCAR Calendar to view/register for additional online training opportunities.

+ CCAR CALENDAR

+ PAY MEMBER DUES

+ C.A.R. 2021 Housing survey

CCAR 2022 President

Comments? Questions? Suggestions?...          Contact me anytime. I am always here for you. Click HERE to send Debi a message.

Thank you to our generous
2022 INAUGURAL sponsors!

Berkshire Hathaway Drysdale Properties
Compass
Golden Gate Sotheby’s Int’l Realty
Sereno
Black Knight
Green Escrow
Re/Max Accord
Realtor.com
Debi S. Mackey, Lindsey Mackey-Long
E3 Realty & Loans
Loan Depot
Rachael Hand
Ron Mintz
Security Pacific Real Estate
The Schubb Group
Westpro Realty, Inc., a Law Corporation
Wright REALTORS®
Design to Show
Cross Country Mortgage
Signed, Sealed & Delivered

In Memoriam

Kay Lanway (CCAR member, 1980-2016) passed away recently of an unknown cause. Kay was an active member who served the Association in many capacities including the LGR Committee, Professional Standards and Grievance Committees. She was also a C.A.R. Director and Honorary Member for Life. Memorial service information will be released as it becomes available.

NAR Green Designation – Mar. 1 & 2

Gain a competitive advantage and learn how to become your clients’ go-to resource for buying or selling a more efficient, money-saving, healthy home. Join us for a two-day training on March 1 & 2 to earn the only green designation for real estate agents conferred by the National Association of REALTORS®.

REGISTER >

2022 CCAR Board of Directors
Inducted at Inaugural Gala

President Debi Mackey and the 2022 CCAR Board of Directors were sworn into office on Saturday night at the Association’s 101st Annual Inaugural Celebration at Blackhawk Auto Museum. Featured guests included Master of Ceremonies Mark Ibanez (Channel 2 Sports) and Dave Walsh, immediate Past-President of C.A.R., who served as the installing officer. In keeping with the Harley Davidson/motorcycle theme of the evening, biker Spike* also made a surprise appearance in the program to help Debi pay special tribute to CEO Sheiren Diaz and staff.

In her acceptance speech President Mackey explained, “One of my main goals this year is to bring us all closer together.”

“The inaugural is themed with motorcycles because it has a special meaning to me; it is one of my passions and offers a sisterhood and brotherhood like no other. When we ride, no matter what bike you ride or what group you ride in, when we pass each other on the road we always give each other a peace sign, a nod or wave. We do that because as bikers we care about our sisters and brothers on the road. That’s what I want for CCAR: to form a REALTOR® sisterhood and brotherhood,” she said; concluding, “Please help me help you make the most out of 2022!”

*”Spike” is a tatted, tough-looking biker character created and performed by C.A.R. past-president Dave Walsh.


Congratulations 2022
CCAR Award Recipients!

President’s Community Service Award
Carylon Dopp,
Security Pacific Real Estate

Affiliate of the Year Award
Nicole Donn,
US Financial Mortgage Lending

REALTOR® of the Year Award
Michele Manzone,
Compass Manzone Team

CCAR Emeritus Award
Renee Bartels,
Coldwell Banker-Bartels Real Estate


2022 CCAR Board of Directors

Debi Mackey – President
David Schubb – President-Elect
Greg Souza – Past President
Judy Myers – Treasurer
Sheiren Diaz – Chief Executive Officer
Darnella Aulani – Director-at-Large
Aeysha Corio – Director-at-Large
Ron Garcia – Director-at-Large
Michael Gordon – Director-at-Large
Zina Hall – Director-at-Large
Murrey Kehrlein – Director-at-Large
Vito LoGrasso – Director-at-Large
Donna Souza – Director-at-Large
Tracy Harrington – Affiliate Liaison

Wise Agent – New Member Discount Program!

Wise Agent is a simple, smart, and affordable real estate CRM platform combining contact management, lead automation, transaction management, and real estate marketing software. Wise Agent helps REALTORS® become more efficient, giving them the opportunity to save time and make more money! Follow the link to learn about the new CCAR Wise Agent Discount Program!

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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…

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LAPTOPS ON SALE:

Online Continuing Education

MLS UPDATE:

New Paragon Enhancements Effective Jan. 10

On January 10th updates were made to the Paragon 5 MLS system to improve functionality including:
 
1. Number of Photos
2. “Level – 2nd Upper” Feature Category”
3. Feature Field Name Change

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Get Quick Answers to Your Questions with C.A.R. Peer-to-Peer Ethics Infoline

Non-legal ethics questions answered in a snap!

C.A.R.’s Peer-to-Peer Ethics Infoline is a free service facilitated by neutral REALTOR® volunteers trained in the Code of Ethics. They can answer questions from other REALTOR® members regarding the proper interpretation of the Code.

If you have questions about whether certain actions—yours or those of another REALTOR® —might violate the Code of Ethics, the volunteers can assist with non-legal ethics matters. The Infoline is confidential, and no information will be shared with third parties. Please note that answers or opinions are provided orally and will not be given in writing.

CONTACT THE INFOLINE >>

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Wise Agent – New Member Discount Program!

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Wise Agent is a simple, smart, and affordable real estate CRM platform combining contact management, lead automation, transaction management, and real estate marketing software. Wise Agent helps REALTORS® become more efficient, giving them the opportunity to save time and make more money.

What’s Included:

  • Free 20-minute one-on-one Getting Started session
  • Free training that never ends
  • Free 24/7 support with a goal to respond in 10 minutes or less
  • Monthly branded Real Estate Newsletter written in both English and Spanish
  • Quarterly webinars highlighting best practices
  • Newsletter article submission for digital advertising to Contra Costa Realtors & any other marketing content as needed
  • Wise Agent representative will attend at least one in-person event each year (as long as travel is not restricted or prevented by law)
  • Wise Agent will co-brand the CRM
  • 2 Additional free landing pages per account ($10 value)
  • REALTORS® will be able to send 75,000 emails per month
  • Email reporting is included
  • Email Templates written in English and Spanish
  • Unlimited Document Storage
  • Professionally written drip campaigns in English & Spanish

Add-ons:

  • Texting
  • Additional landing pages 
  • Social Enhancement
  • Artificial Intelligence bot 
14-Day Trial

Training:

Other Training:

https://wiseagent.com/blog

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