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District 99 Hall – Apr 25

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Zina Hall Masthead

Show Your Worth!

Dear Colleagues and Friends,

CCAR will continue to provide updates and fire prevention resources as they become available.

Best Regards

Zina

So you want to buy a house?
You could go online.
Do your research.
Find the dream listing.
Go see it.
And get catfished.
Back to the drawing board –
more scheduling,
more viewings,
more, “This doesn’t even look like the photos.”
You could finally find one that does match the photos.
Then comes the offer.
The negotiations.
Stress rash? Yep, make that three.
And here’s…the paperwork.
More paperwork.
Wait…is that more paperwork?
Yup, never-ending paperwork.
It’s a lot.
But you don’t have to do it alone.
Because there’s an agent who’s a REALTOR® here to guide and help protect you as you find
the home that’s right for you.
REALTORS® are members of the National Association of REALTORS®.
Right by You.

TIPS FOR FINDING INSURANCE
DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE
Link to Wildfire mitigation and insurance presentation

“Zone 0” Regulations

California government agencies and citizens have been put on notice to take active steps to improve community hardening and wildfire mitigation. Governor Newsom’s recent executive order specifies the following:

  • Directs the State Board of Forestry to accelerate its work to adopt regulations known as “Zone 0,” which will require an ember-resistant zone within 5 feet of structures located in the highest fire severity zones in the state.
  • Tasks the Office of the State Fire Marshal with releasing updated Fire Hazard Severity Zone maps which will update building and local planning requirements for these communities statewide.
  • Requires the Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) and the Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) to work on improvements to wildfire response. | MORE >

UPCOMING COURSES

APR 16

Mortgage Loan Types & Tips for Down Payment Assistance  |  VIRTUAL  |  Apr 16  |  10:00 – 11:00 am  |  Free  |  This session will provide an in-depth overview of various mortgage loan types, including conventional, FHA, VA, and other financing options. Attendees will gain insights into key lending criteria, benefits, and potential challenges to better navigate the home financing process. |  REGISTER >

APR 17

CCAR Presents: How to Be Fair in Fair Housing  |  VIRTUAL  |  Apr 17  |  10:00 am – 12:00 pm  |  $25  |  This session is focused on Fair Housing and the challenges real estate agents may encounter in ensuring equal housing opportunities. Get valuable insights into housing discrimination, community impact, and best practices for fostering inclusive neighborhoods. Industry experts will share real world experiences and strategies to navigate obstacles while promoting fair and ethical housing practices. |  REGISTER  >

APR 23

Generational Marketing for Real Estate Agents  |  VIRTUAL  |  Apr 23  |  1:00 – 2:00 pm  |  Free  | From Baby Boomers looking to downsize to Millennials entering the market and Gen Z’s digital-first approach, understanding each group’s unique preferences and behaviors is crucial. Learn generational marketing techniques, discuss platform-specific engagement, and provide actionable insights to help you close more deals. |  REGISTER  >

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Hall Welcome – Mar 25

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Zina Hall picture masthead + link to email

Welcome!

Wildfire Prevention Efforts Start With Us

Dear Colleagues and Friends,

Wildfire risk remains top-of-mind for most Californians following the devastating fires in January. Since then, the State Fire Marshall has identified five of our own local areas (El Cerrito, San Pablo, Orinda, Moraga and Clayton) at the highest risk for wildfire, along with large portions of high-vegetation green space throughout the County. See Fire Hazard Severity Zone (FHSZ) map. As REALTORS®, we can use this information as a valuable tool to help our clients take immediate action to prevent this horror from occurring in our own neighborhoods.

We cannot bury our heads in the sand, but must take active measures to protect our communities and help our clients and neighbors access all the information they need to protect their homes and families. In this message, I’ve included a few important resources where you can start that process. 

CCAR will continue to provide updates and fire prevention resources as they become available.

Best Regards,

Zina

For those having difficulty accessing or renewing homeowner’s insurance, the California Department of Insurance (CDI) provides a number of resources to assist. If consumers believe their denial of coverage/non-renewals are unfair, they may also file complaints with the CDI.

Those homeowners who receive non-renewal notices should contact their insurers directly and find out if there are specific actions they can take to mitigate risk to retain coverage.

TIPS FOR FINDING INSURANCE
DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE

“Zone 0” Regulations

California government agencies and citizens have been put on notice to take active steps to improve community hardening and wildfire mitigation. Governor Newsom’s recent executive order specifies the following:

  • Directs the State Board of Forestry to accelerate its work to adopt regulations known as “Zone 0,” which will require an ember-resistant zone within 5 feet of structures located in the highest fire severity zones in the state.
  • Tasks the Office of the State Fire Marshal with releasing updated Fire Hazard Severity Zone maps which will update building and local planning requirements for these communities statewide.
  • Requires the Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) and the Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) to work on improvements to wildfire response. | MORE >

UPCOMING COURSES

MAR 18

Showing Management: Intro to BrokerBay  |  VIRTUAL  |  Mar 18  |  8:00 am – 9:00 am  |  Free  |  This quick training covers everything needed to easily schedule, manage, and suggest new showing times as well as efficiently search, share, book, and more. |  REGISTER >

MAR 19

CA Real Estate Disclosures Required by Law  |  VIRTUAL  |  Mar 19  |  10:00 am – 1:00 pm  |  $20  | Instructor: Joel Carlson  |  Make sure you know which C.A.R. forms will be most helpful when you’re trying to disclose. Attendees will review crucial disclosure requirements commonly seen for the sale of 1 to 4-unit, owner-occupied residential property. |  REGISTER  >

MAR 26

The Road to Recovery: Rebuilding Communities After Wildfires  |  VIRTUAL  |  Mar 26  |  10:00 – 11:15 am  |  Free  | Panel discussion moderated by Professor William Fulton of UCSD’s Department of Urban Studies and Planning, features three panelists including Paradise Mayor Steve Crowder who will share his experience and  firsthand advice. |  REGISTER  >

CCAR CALENDAR >
24/7 VIDEO TRAINING >
LICENSE RENEWAL >

CCAR ANNUAL SPONSORS

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District 04 Souza – Mar 25

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Donna Souza message masthead + link to dist 4 email

Wildfire Prevention Efforts Start With Us

Dear Colleagues and Friends,

Wildfire risk remains top-of-mind for most Californians following the devastating fires in January. Since then, the State Fire Marshall has identified five of our own local areas (El Cerrito, San Pablo, Orinda, Moraga and Clayton) at the highest risk for wildfire, along with large portions of high-vegetation green space throughout the County. See Fire Hazard Severity Zone (FHSZ) map. As REALTORS®, we can use this information as a valuable tool to help our clients take immediate action to prevent this horror from occurring in our own neighborhoods.

We cannot bury our heads in the sand, but must take active measures to protect our communities and help our clients and neighbors access all the information they need to protect their homes and families. In this message, I’ve included a few important resources where you can start that process. 

CCAR will continue to provide updates and fire prevention resources as they become available.

Best Regards,

Donna

For those having difficulty accessing or renewing homeowner’s insurance, the California Department of Insurance (CDI) provides a number of resources to assist. If consumers believe their denial of coverage/non-renewals are unfair, they may also file complaints with the CDI.

Those homeowners who receive non-renewal notices should contact their insurers directly and find out if there are specific actions they can take to mitigate risk to retain coverage.

TIPS FOR FINDING INSURANCE
DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE
Link to Wildfire mitigation and insurance presentation
bubble over house surrounded by fire

“Zone 0” Regulations

California government agencies and citizens have been put on notice to take active steps to improve community hardening and wildfire mitigation. Governor Newsom’s recent executive order specifies the following:

  • Directs the State Board of Forestry to accelerate its work to adopt regulations known as “Zone 0,” which will require an ember-resistant zone within 5 feet of structures located in the highest fire severity zones in the state.
  • Tasks the Office of the State Fire Marshal with releasing updated Fire Hazard Severity Zone maps which will update building and local planning requirements for these communities statewide.
  • Requires the Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) and the Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) to work on improvements to wildfire response. | MORE >

UPCOMING COURSES

MAR 18

Showing Management: Intro to BrokerBay  |  VIRTUAL  |  Mar 18  |  8:00 am – 9:00 am  |  Free  |  This quick training covers everything needed to easily schedule, manage, and suggest new showing times as well as efficiently search, share, book, and more. |  REGISTER >

MAR 19

CA Real Estate Disclosures Required by Law  |  VIRTUAL  |  Mar 19  |  10:00 am – 1:00 pm  |  $20  | Instructor: Joel Carlson  |  Make sure you know which C.A.R. forms will be most helpful when you’re trying to disclose. Attendees will review crucial disclosure requirements commonly seen for the sale of 1 to 4-unit, owner-occupied residential property. |  REGISTER  >

MAR 26

The Road to Recovery: Rebuilding Communities After Wildfires  |  VIRTUAL  |  Mar 26  |  10:00 – 11:15 am  |  Free  | Panel discussion moderated by Professor William Fulton of UCSD’s Department of Urban Studies and Planning, features three panelists including Paradise Mayor Steve Crowder who will share his experience and  firsthand advice. |  REGISTER  >

CCAR CALENDAR >
24/7 VIDEO TRAINING >
LICENSE RENEWAL >

CCAR ANNUAL SPONSORS

LeadHax logo/link

District 04 Manzone – Mar 25

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Leslie Manzone message masthead + link to dist 4 email

Wildfire Prevention Efforts Start With Us

Dear Colleagues and Friends,

Wildfire risk remains top-of-mind for most Californians following the devastating fires in January. Since then, the State Fire Marshall has identified five of our own local areas (El Cerrito, San Pablo, Orinda, Moraga and Clayton) at the highest risk for wildfire, along with large portions of high-vegetation green space throughout the County. See Fire Hazard Severity Zone (FHSZ) map. As REALTORS®, we can use this information as a valuable tool to help our clients take immediate action to prevent this horror from occurring in our own neighborhoods.

We cannot bury our heads in the sand, but must take active measures to protect our communities and help our clients and neighbors access all the information they need to protect their homes and families. In this message, I’ve included a few important resources where you can start that process. 

CCAR will continue to provide updates and fire prevention resources as they become available.

Best Regards,

Leslie

For those having difficulty accessing or renewing homeowner’s insurance, the California Department of Insurance (CDI) provides a number of resources to assist. If consumers believe their denial of coverage/non-renewals are unfair, they may also file complaints with the CDI.

Those homeowners who receive non-renewal notices should contact their insurers directly and find out if there are specific actions they can take to mitigate risk to retain coverage.

TIPS FOR FINDING INSURANCE
DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE
Link to Wildfire mitigation and insurance presentation
bubble over house surrounded by fire

“Zone 0” Regulations

California government agencies and citizens have been put on notice to take active steps to improve community hardening and wildfire mitigation. Governor Newsom’s recent executive order specifies the following:

  • Directs the State Board of Forestry to accelerate its work to adopt regulations known as “Zone 0,” which will require an ember-resistant zone within 5 feet of structures located in the highest fire severity zones in the state.
  • Tasks the Office of the State Fire Marshal with releasing updated Fire Hazard Severity Zone maps which will update building and local planning requirements for these communities statewide.
  • Requires the Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) and the Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) to work on improvements to wildfire response. | MORE >

UPCOMING COURSES

MAR 18

Showing Management: Intro to BrokerBay  |  VIRTUAL  |  Mar 18  |  8:00 am – 9:00 am  |  Free  |  This quick training covers everything needed to easily schedule, manage, and suggest new showing times as well as efficiently search, share, book, and more. |  REGISTER >

MAR 19

CA Real Estate Disclosures Required by Law  |  VIRTUAL  |  Mar 19  |  10:00 am – 1:00 pm  |  $20  | Instructor: Joel Carlson  |  Make sure you know which C.A.R. forms will be most helpful when you’re trying to disclose. Attendees will review crucial disclosure requirements commonly seen for the sale of 1 to 4-unit, owner-occupied residential property. |  REGISTER  >

MAR 26

The Road to Recovery: Rebuilding Communities After Wildfires  |  VIRTUAL  |  Mar 26  |  10:00 – 11:15 am  |  Free  | Panel discussion moderated by Professor William Fulton of UCSD’s Department of Urban Studies and Planning, features three panelists including Paradise Mayor Steve Crowder who will share his experience and  firsthand advice. |  REGISTER  >

CCAR CALENDAR >
24/7 VIDEO TRAINING >
LICENSE RENEWAL >

CCAR ANNUAL SPONSORS

LeadHax logo/link

District 03 Wilson – Mar 25

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Rolanda Wilson message masthead + link to dist 3 email

Wildfire Prevention Efforts Start With Us

Dear Colleagues and Friends,

Wildfire risk remains top-of-mind for most Californians following the devastating fires in January. Since then, the State Fire Marshall has identified five of our own local areas (El Cerrito, San Pablo, Orinda, Moraga and Clayton) at the highest risk for wildfire, along with large portions of high-vegetation green space throughout the County. See Fire Hazard Severity Zone (FHSZ) map. As REALTORS®, we can use this information as a valuable tool to help our clients take immediate action to prevent this horror from occurring in our own neighborhoods.

We cannot bury our heads in the sand, but must take active measures to protect our communities and help our clients and neighbors access all the information they need to protect their homes and families. In this message, I’ve included a few important resources where you can start that process. 

CCAR will continue to provide updates and fire prevention resources as they become available.

Best Regards,

Rolanda

For those having difficulty accessing or renewing homeowner’s insurance, the California Department of Insurance (CDI) provides a number of resources to assist. If consumers believe their denial of coverage/non-renewals are unfair, they may also file complaints with the CDI.

Those homeowners who receive non-renewal notices should contact their insurers directly and find out if there are specific actions they can take to mitigate risk to retain coverage.

TIPS FOR FINDING INSURANCE
DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE
Link to Wildfire mitigation and insurance presentation
bubble over house surrounded by fire

“Zone 0” Regulations

California government agencies and citizens have been put on notice to take active steps to improve community hardening and wildfire mitigation. Governor Newsom’s recent executive order specifies the following:

  • Directs the State Board of Forestry to accelerate its work to adopt regulations known as “Zone 0,” which will require an ember-resistant zone within 5 feet of structures located in the highest fire severity zones in the state.
  • Tasks the Office of the State Fire Marshal with releasing updated Fire Hazard Severity Zone maps which will update building and local planning requirements for these communities statewide.
  • Requires the Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) and the Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) to work on improvements to wildfire response. | MORE >

UPCOMING COURSES

MAR 18

Showing Management: Intro to BrokerBay  |  VIRTUAL  |  Mar 18  |  8:00 am – 9:00 am  |  Free  |  This quick training covers everything needed to easily schedule, manage, and suggest new showing times as well as efficiently search, share, book, and more. |  REGISTER >

MAR 19

CA Real Estate Disclosures Required by Law  |  VIRTUAL  |  Mar 19  |  10:00 am – 1:00 pm  |  $20  | Instructor: Joel Carlson  |  Make sure you know which C.A.R. forms will be most helpful when you’re trying to disclose. Attendees will review crucial disclosure requirements commonly seen for the sale of 1 to 4-unit, owner-occupied residential property. |  REGISTER  >

MAR 26

The Road to Recovery: Rebuilding Communities After Wildfires  |  VIRTUAL  |  Mar 26  |  10:00 – 11:15 am  |  Free  | Panel discussion moderated by Professor William Fulton of UCSD’s Department of Urban Studies and Planning, features three panelists including Paradise Mayor Steve Crowder who will share his experience and  firsthand advice. |  REGISTER  >

CCAR CALENDAR >
24/7 VIDEO TRAINING >
LICENSE RENEWAL >

CCAR ANNUAL SPONSORS

LeadHax logo/link