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Commonwealth Club in San Francisco | 9:00 am – 11:30 am | FREE | Join the Center for California Real Estate for a forward-looking discussion on how artificial intelligence may transform residential real estate. Industry leaders will explore AI’s growing influence on home valuation, marketing, transactions, consumer expectations, and the systems that support the housing market. | MORE + REGISTER >

Virtual | 10:00 – 11:00 am | FREE | Most agents leave an open house with a half-filled sign-in sheet and no real follow-up plan. See how one simple AI-powered workflow captures better leads, surfaces buyer and seller opportunities, and keeps working long after the doors close. | MORE + REGISTER >

Virtual | 10:00 – 11:00 am | FREE | Discover how to make the most of your free CCAR IDX website. Learn how to showcase listings from 7 MLSs across 27 counties, attract more buyers and sellers with an SEO-optimized website, manage leads with a built-in CRM, and grow your business using integrated email and social media marketing tools. This class will show you how to strengthen your online presence, streamline your workflow, and convert more prospects into clients. | MORE + REGISTER >

Virtual | 11:00 am – 12:00 pm | $30/$60 | Learn practical AI workflows designed by an active real estate professional to help you work faster and smarter. This webinar covers using AI to create authentic listing copy, market reports, client communications, and compelling listing presentations, while also showing you how to evaluate which AI tools are truly worth your time. You’ll leave with real-world, immediately applicable strategies—not just theory. | MORE + REGISTER >

Virtual | 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm | FREE | Learn how to optimize your online presence for AI-powered search tools through Answer Engine Optimization (AEO) and Generative Engine Optimization (GEO). This webinar explores how buyers and sellers are using AI instead of traditional search engines and teaches practical strategies to help AI platforms recognize and recommend you as the local real estate expert, increasing your visibility and attracting more clients. | MORE + REGISTER >

BROKERS & OFFICE MANAGERS

Virtual | 11:00 am – 12:30 pm | FREE | The California Association of REALTORS® hosts Industry Leader Town Halls twice a month to provide brokers and key brokerage staff to meet virtually with C.A.R. Leadership, C.A.R. staff and brokers throughout the state to discuss the latest information impacting real estate brokerages and transactions. Rotating list of guest speakers provides updates on the latest issues including transactional, legal, market and legislative issues. | MORE + REGISTER >

Virtual | 11:00 am – 12:30 pm | FREE | The California Association of REALTORS® hosts Industry Leader Town Halls twice a month to provide brokers and key brokerage staff to meet virtually with C.A.R. Leadership, C.A.R. staff and brokers throughout the state to discuss the latest information impacting real estate brokerages and transactions. Rotating list of guest speakers provides updates on the latest issues including transactional, legal, market and legislative issues. | MORE + REGISTER >

Virtual | 10:00 – 11:00 am | FREE | Coming Soon. | MORE + REGISTER >

CERTIFICATIONS & DESIGNATIONS

Virtual | 11:00 am – 12:00 pm | $125 | Build the expertise to confidently guide clients through short sales and foreclosures. The SFR® certification equips you with the knowledge and practical skills to assist distressed sellers with compassion, while helping buyers identify and navigate short sale and foreclosure opportunities—valuable expertise that can strengthen your business in any market. | MORE + REGISTER >

COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE

Virtual | 11:00 am – 12:00 pm | FREE | Discover how RPR’s commercial tools can help you find listings, analyze demographics and consumer spending, access traffic and tenant data, identify business opportunities, and create professional client reports. Whether you’re new to commercial real estate or an experienced practitioner, learn how to leverage RPR data and AI-powered insights to better serve clients and grow your business. | MORE + REGISTER >

Virtual | 11:00 am – 12:00 pm | FREE | Build the expertise to confidently guide clients through short sales and foreclosures. The SFR® certification equips you with the knowledge and practical skills to assist distressed sellers with compassion, while helping buyers identify and navigate short sale and foreclosure opportunities—valuable expertise that can strengthen your business in any market. | MORE + REGISTER >

 

Virtual | 9:00 am – 1:00 pm | $5 | Strengthen your commercial leasing skills by learning how to negotiate lease terms that satisfy both landlords and tenants. This course reviews more than 35 key lease provisions, explores each party’s perspective, and provides practical strategies for successful negotiations, including how to avoid common lease renewal mistakes. | MORE + REGISTER >

CMAs

Virtual | 10:00 – 11:00 am | FREE | Want to turn more of your relationships into clients? With Relationships, it’s never been more simple. With features like automations, AI-powered email templates, an all-in-one inbox, and easier lead set up, you’ll take your client nurture game to the next level in no time. | MORE + REGISTER >

Virtual | 2:00 – 4:00 pm | FREE | Discover how to leverage RPR® to access powerful property, market, and neighborhood data available exclusively to REALTORS®. Learn to search properties, create impressive CMA reports, analyze comps, prospect neighborhoods, and use RPR Mobile to support your business on the go. | MORE + REGISTER >

Virtual | 11:00 am – 12:00 pm | FREE | Learn how to use RPR Market Trends to interpret and share local housing market data with confidence. This class covers key metrics—including inventory, median sold price, days on market, sold-to-list price, and active, pending, and sold listings—to help you position yourself as the local market expert. You’ll also learn how to incorporate charts and graphs into client reports and social media to educate consumers and showcase your market knowledge. impressive CMA reports, analyze comps, prospect neighborhoods, and use RPR Mobile to support your business on the go. | MORE + REGISTER >

Virtual | 2:00 – 4:00 pm | FREE | Learn how to create professional CMA reports, property flyers, and buyer tour packets with Cloud CMA. This class also covers lead generation tools, virtual listing presentations, and strategies to help you demonstrate your value and win more listings. | MORE + REGISTER >

FORMS / REPORTS

Virtual | 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm | FREE | Take your transaction management skills to the next level with advanced features in zipForm and Transact. Learn how to use templates, clause libraries, custom checklists, task management tools, form editing functions, and offer organization techniques to streamline workflows and manage transactions more efficiently. | MORE + REGISTER >

Virtual | 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm | FREE | Learn the fundamentals of Lone Wolf Transactions zipForm Edition, including setting up your profile, creating buyer and seller transactions, building templates, managing tasks and checklists, adding forms, and sending documents for e-signatures. Gain the skills to create and manage real estate contracts more efficiently. | MORE + REGISTER >

 

Virtual | 10:00 am – 12:30 pm | $29 | Master the Residential Listing Agreement (RLA) and avoid common listing mistakes that can impact your business. This course provides a step-by-step review of the RLA, explains the different types of listing agreements, covers agency, mediation, arbitration, deposit handling requirements, and Clear Cooperation rules, and identifies resources for getting additional guidance. | MORE + REGISTER >

Virtual | 11:00 am – 12:00 pm | FREE | Learn how to create professional, customized RPR Reports that showcase your expertise and deliver valuable insights to clients. This class covers using prebuilt and custom report templates, personalizing reports with custom pages, sharing them across multiple channels, and leveraging dynamic links to keep information current while enhancing your prospecting and client presentations. | MORE + REGISTER >

FINANCING & MORTGAGE

Virtual | 10:00 – 11:00 am | FREE | Join Padi Goodspeed once a month to learn the truth behind the headlines and interpret the news in a way that matters most, for you and your clients! | MORE + REGISTER >

LICENSE RENEWAL

Virtual | 9:30 am – 12:30 pm | $85 | Renew your real estate license quickly and confidently with this fast-paced review course. Covering required DRE updates and key exam topics, this class prepares you to pass your online final exams through REVEI with confidence—and includes a money-back pass guarantee. | MORE + REGISTER >

Virtual | 9:30 am – 12:30 pm | $85 | Renew your real estate license quickly and confidently with this fast-paced review course. Covering required DRE updates and key exam topics, this class prepares you to pass your online final exams through REVEI with confidence—and includes a money-back pass guarantee. | MORE + REGISTER >

MARKETING

Virtual | 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm | FREE | Take the stress out of video marketing with a beginner-friendly tour of the tools, apps, equipment, and shortcuts that make creating professional-looking content easier. RETI social media expert Heather Haase will share practical tips for producing Instagram Reels, YouTube Shorts, property walk-throughs, and more—without a large budget or complicated editing software. | MORE + REGISTER >

Virtual | 3:00 – 4:00 pm | FREE | Learn how to use Realtor.com+, your new member benefit that brings client searches, listings, and messaging together in one branded, collaborative platform. This live demo will show you how to keep clients engaged and connected throughout the entire home buying or selling journey. | MORE + REGISTER >

Virtual | 11:00 am – 12:00 pm | FREE | Pricing isn’t just about numbers—it’s about communicating a clear, confident pricing strategy that sellers understand and trust. This webinar teaches real estate professionals how to transform comps, market trends, and absorption data into a compelling pricing story using simple visuals, client-friendly reports, and persuasive presentation techniques. Attendees will learn how to reduce objections, build credibility, and guide sellers toward confident pricing decisions without getting caught in emotional debates or discounting their value. | MORE + REGISTER >

Virtual | 3:00 – 4:00 pm | FREE | Learn how to use Realtor.com+, your new member benefit that brings client searches, listings, and messaging together in one branded, collaborative platform. This live demo will show you how to keep clients engaged and connected throughout the entire home buying or selling journey. | MORE + REGISTER >

Virtual | 11:00 am – 12:00 pm | FREE | Learn more about CubiCasa, the go-to app used by thousands of real estate professionals every day to create floor plans in only 5 minutes. Greatly improve your listings and listing presentations – FOR FREE! We’ll talk about the benefits of adding a floor plan to your listing media, and how the technology works. | MORE + REGISTER >

Virtual | 1:00 – 2:00 pm | FREE | Essentials for Agents is your launching pad on realtor.com® to grow your business and stay at the heart of the real estate journey. Learn to engage with your free tools and dashboard to manage your leads, listings, profile. Also view detailed reporting and access shareable content to position yourself as the local market expert. | MORE + REGISTER >

Virtual | 10:00 – 11:00 am | FREE | Learn how to turn more online leads into clients with proven strategies for overcoming common conversion challenges. This webinar covers practical techniques for handling objections, engaging hesitant buyers, strengthening follow-up, and moving prospects through your sales pipeline with confidence. Gain actionable tools to improve conversations, increase conversions, and close more deals. | MORE + REGISTER >

Virtual | 1:00 – 2:00 pm | FREE | Discover technology tools and strategies that strengthen client relationships and drive long-term business growth. This webinar focuses on relationship-centered CRM practices, client retention automation, referral generation, and measuring the return on your relationship-building efforts to increase repeat business and referrals. | MORE + REGISTER >

Virtual | 1:00 – 2:00 pm | FREE | Learn how to use Realtor.com+, your new member benefit that brings client searches, listings, and messaging together in one branded, collaborative platform. This live demo will show you how to keep clients engaged and connected throughout the entire home buying or selling journey. | MORE + REGISTER >

MLS

Virtual | 200 – 4:00 pm | FREE |  Learn how to add, update, and manage listings in Paragon MLS. Topics include MLS compliance, Coming Soon listings, listing input tools, photos, syndication, error resolution, and maintaining listings from NEW to SOLD—all from desktop or mobile. | MORE + REGISTER >

Virtual | 200 – 4:00 pm | FREE |  Get started with Paragon MLS for property searches, client collaboration, and business management. Learn how to customize your profile and settings, navigate the system, search properties, manage contacts, use the Collaboration Center, access integrations and member benefits, and work efficiently from any device. | MORE + REGISTER >

Virtual | 200 – 4:00 pm | FREE |  Learn how to use Paragon’s Collaboration Center to enhance client communication and automate listing alerts. This course covers setting up client portals, managing buyer searches, tracking client feedback, receiving real-time notifications, and collaborating with buyers online from any device to deliver a more responsive, personalized experience. | MORE + REGISTER >

REAL ESTATE LAW

Live Webinar | 1:30 – 2:30 pm | FREE |  Coming soon | MORE + REGISTER >

Live Webinar | 10:00 am – 1:00 pm | FREE | This seminar is designed to help minimize the chance of having a claim or lawsuit filed against you by following some simple Risk Management steps and by becoming educated in the areas which cause the greatest incidence of claims. The suggestions, education, and advice presented can limit your liability and assist you with the handling of a claim if you are faced with one. | MORE + REGISTER >

TAX LAW

Virtual | 2:00 – 3:00 pm | FREE |  Learn the fundamentals of 1031 Exchanges and how to structure a successful tax-deferred transaction. This course covers property qualifications, reinvestment requirements, key timelines, identification rules, the role of the Qualified Intermediary, and alternative exchange strategies. Ideal for real estate professionals, investors, and anyone looking to better understand 1031 Exchange requirements and opportunities. | MORE + REGISTER >

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LIVE | 10:00 am – 7:00 pm | WESTIN PASADENA |  Join us at the Westin Pasadena. The annual conference promises to be an extraordinary gathering, bringing together the brightest minds, the most passionate hearts, and the strongest leaders in the world of real estate.  | MORE + REGISTER >

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Three Skills to Coach This Month

Information is everywhere. Expertise isn’t. Help agents turn market headlines into local insight, ask better questions, and explain the “why” behind their advice. That’s how brokerages earn trust and stand apart.

Information Is Everywhere. Judgment Is Not.

Consumers have unlimited access to market reports, mortgage calculators, AI chatbots, and housing headlines. Before they ever contact an agent, they’ve already formed opinions about pricing, interest rates, and whether now is the “right” time to buy or sell. That’s changing the role of today’s REALTOR®.

Don’t ask agents to memorize scripts. Teach them how to interpret information and apply it to a client’s unique situation.

NAR research shows today’s buyers continue to prioritize lifestyle factors such as walkable neighborhoods, proximity to amenities, and housing options—not just price. At the same time, younger buyers are entering the market in growing numbers, often arriving well-researched but needing help turning information into decisions.

That’s where professional guidance becomes indispensable.

Replace Opinions with Questions

Ask agents to bring one national housing headline to your meeting. Then have them answer:

  • Does this apply in Contra Costa County?
  • Which cities does it affect?
  • Which price ranges behave differently?
  • What local data would you use to explain the difference?

The goal isn’t to criticize the headline—it’s to teach agents to provide context.

Practice Explaining the Why

Sensational news articles do not create confidence. Explanations do. Challenge each agent to explain, in under 60 seconds:

  • Why a home received multiple offers.
  • Why another sat on the market.
  • Why two similar homes sold for different prices.
  • Why buyers continue choosing Contra Costa over neighboring markets.

If they can explain why, they’re demonstrating expertise—not simply repeating data.

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Beyond the Numbers

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Beyond the Numbers: Teach Agents to Turn Market Data Into Client Confidence

Data tells clients what happened. Your agents’ expertise explains why it happened and what to do next. That’s the difference between providing information and delivering professional value.

Always Think Hyper-Local

Citywide numbers are only the starting point. Every market is made up of dozens of micro-markets that behave differently. Challenge agents to answer questions such as:
  • What’s happening in this neighborhood—not just this city?
  • Are homes in this price range receiving multiple offers?
  • How do school boundaries, commute patterns, or nearby amenities affect demand?
  • Which competing listings are attracting buyers—and why?
The goal is to replace generic market commentary with neighborhood-specific insights clients can’t find online.

Make the CMA an Analysis, Not a Printout

A Comparative Market Analysis (CMA) isn’t simply a collection of comparable sales. It’s a pricing recommendation supported by professional judgment. Encourage agents to evaluate:
  • Recent sold properties
  • Current competition
  • Pending sales
  • Price reductions
  • Property condition and upgrades
  • Market momentum
Then ask the most important question: “Based on all of this, what would you recommend—and why?” That’s where expertise begins.

Teach Strategic Pricing, Not Maximum Pricing

One of the biggest misconceptions among new agents is that pricing higher always benefits the seller. Instead, explain that strategic pricing considers:
  • Current buyer demand
  • Available inventory
  • Competing listings
  • Seller priorities
  • Buyer psychology
Sometimes pricing at market value generates multiple offers that drive the final sales price above list. Other times, pricing at the upper end of the market may be appropriate for a unique property. The objective isn’t simply to list high—it’s to create the best opportunity to achieve the seller’s goals.

Help Agents Tell the Story Behind the Numbers

Clients don’t need a spreadsheet—they need context. Instead of saying: “Inventory is 2.5 months,” Teach agents to explain: “Inventory is still relatively low, so well-priced homes continue to attract strong interest. Buyers have a few more choices than they did earlier this year, but sellers still have an advantage.”

Instead of: “Homes sold for 102.2% of asking price,” Teach: “Many buyers are still competing for desirable homes, so pricing accurately from day one is more important than ever.”

This is the difference between reporting data and providing expertise.

Encourage Ongoing Market Analysis

Market conditions evolve every week. Successful agents continually monitor:
  • New listings
  • Price reductions
  • Pending sales
  • Showing activity
  • Buyer feedback
  • Competing inventory
Encourage agents to discuss what they’re seeing at weekly office meetings. Those conversations sharpen market awareness and prepare agents to advise clients with confidence.

Build Confidence Through Conversation

The best way to develop market expertise is to practice explaining it. During office meetings, role-play common client questions:
  • “Why isn’t my home selling?”
  • “Should we lower the price?”
  • “Is now a good time to buy?”
  • “How did you determine my home’s value?”
The more often agents practice these conversations, the more naturally they’ll communicate confidence and credibility.

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Broker.1.3 – July 2026

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JULY 2026

|   June 2026 Market Stats   |

|  Turn Headlines Into Expertise  |

|  Data Doesn’t Close Deals. Expertise Does.  |

|  Tools To Help Build Agent Confidence |

C.A.R. Cites Early Signs of Market Momentum

While the market remains challenging, C.A.R. economists report that several encouraging indicators suggest California's housing market could gain momentum in the months ahead. Mortgage rate-lock activity rose sharply in June, suggesting that more buyers may be reentering the market as rates moderate, while younger buyers continue to account for a growing share of purchase activity. Combined with renewed policy attention on housing supply and affordability, these early indicators offer cautious optimism that sales momentum could improve in the months ahead.

|  READ C.A.R. Market minute write-up >

Turn Market Data into Client Confidence

Agents can easily access statistical data. The challenge is helping them transform the numbers into meaningful advice that earns client trust. As a broker, one of the most valuable skills you can teach your team is how to move beyond reporting statistics and start interpreting them. The goal is to replace generic market commentary with neighborhood-specific insights clients cannot find online. Every micro-market behaves differently, and this is where your agents can truly show their expertise.

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Every Headline Is a Chance to Demonstrate Value

National housing headlines are shaping client expectations long before they call an agent. Whether it's "Prices Are Falling," "Buyers Have the Advantage," or "Now Is the Time to Wait," consumers are arriving with preconceived ideas that may have little to do with Contra Costa County. The firms that will stand out in today's market are those that equip their agents to move beyond repeating headlines to confidently explaining how local conditions may differ. Helping agents translate national news into neighborhood-specific guidance reinforces their expertise, builds client trust, and leads to better pricing, negotiation, and marketing decisions.

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JUNE 2026 | MONTHLY MARKET rECAP

Contra Costa’s June housing market remained strong, continuing to favor sellers despite a gradual increase in inventory. Homes sold quickly, buyers continued paying above asking price, and sales activity remained healthy as the market entered the summer season. While more listings are giving buyers additional options, demand continues to outpace supply.

  • New Listings: 1,379  ( ▼ 3.1% MoM )
  • Sales up: 924  ( ▲ 0.8% MoM )
  • Speed of sales: 14 DOM ( 0% )
  • Median sold price: $849,500 ( ▲ 0.1% MoM )
  • Sold-to-list price ratio: 102.15% ( ▲ 0.3% MoM )
  • Pending Sales: 842  (▼ 1.1% MoM)

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CCAR Leaders Take Housing Priorities to Capitol Hill

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Last week, a group of CCAR leaders joined more than 200 California REALTORS® in Washington, D.C. to meet with congressional representatives and advocate for policies that support housing affordability and homeownership. The delegation met with staff from Congressman Mark DeSaulnier’s and Congressman John Garamendi’s offices, and some members also met with U.S. Senators Alex Padilla and Adam Schiff.

"We enjoyed a very successful day on the Hill sharing thoughtful conversations with key legislators' staff about finding solutions to important housing issues."
John Fondnazio
John Fondnazio
CCAR President

Discussions focused on several housing-related bills, including the More Homes on the Market Act (H.R. 1340), which would increase the capital gains tax exclusion for homeowners; the Uplifting First-Time Homebuyers Act (H.R. 3526), which would provide greater access to retirement savings for first-time buyers; and the Revitalizing Downtowns and Main Streets Act (H.R. 2410), which encourages the conversion of underused commercial buildings into housing. Leaders also advocated for the Disaster Resiliency and Coverage Act (H.R. 1105) to help homeowners better protect properties from natural disasters.

The group also discussed the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act (H.R. 6644), a bipartisan housing package designed to increase housing supply, improve affordability, and modernize federal housing programs. The bill recently passed the U.S. Senate with strong bipartisan support and is awaiting final consideration in the House of Representatives before heading to the President’s desk.

The visit reinforced REALTORS®’ commitment to advancing solutions that expand housing opportunities and strengthen communities across California.

"We work actively with Congressional members and staff to help them understand local housing markets and the real-world impact of public policy."
Member Leslie Manzone
Leslie Manzone
CCAR's NAR Director and Federal Political Coordinator

Special thanks go out to our State Political Coordinators (SPCs): Michele Manzone (Sen. Tim Grayson), Debi Mackey (Asm. Anamarie Avila Farias), and Leslie Manzone (Asm. Anamarie Avila Farias and Asm. Rebecca Bauer-Kahan). Leslie also acts as CCAR’s NAR Director and Federal Political Coordinator (FPC) for Congressman Mark DeSaulnier, and plays a key role in connecting REALTORS® with policymakers at every level of government. These members were among the group to travel to D.C. last week, along with President John Fondnazio, President-Elect Donna Souza, Past-President Zina Hall, Treasurer Judy Myers, and CCAR’s Chief Industry Advocacy Officer Heather Schiffman.

Thanks also to the 18 members of CCAR’s Local Government Relations (LGR) Committee for their ongoing dedication to protecting property rights and supporting REALTOR® success throughout our communities. Committee members regularly engage with elected officials and attend local government meetings to ensure REALTOR® perspectives are represented when housing and homeownership issues are discussed.

Your Advocacy Dollars at Work

Last month, CCAR leadership, along with thousands of REALTORS® met with state legislators during Legislative Day in Sacramento to advocate for solutions to some of the most important housing and real estate issues facing Californians today. | PHOTO L to R:  Michele Manzone, Cathleen Griebling (Delta AOR), CCAR President John Fondnazio, Senator Tim Grayson, Leslie Manzone, Jody Drewry (Delta AOR), Otto Catrina (Bay East), and CCAR President-Elect Donna Souza.

Supporting Taxpayer Protections
C.A.R. approved support for a statewide ballot initiative that would require a two-thirds vote for local special taxes and plans to increase California’s homeowners’ property tax exemption for the first time in 50 years.

Faster Housing and Infrastructure
The Association will support a California Chamber-backed initiative to streamline the CEQA (California Environmental Quality Act) review process, reducing delays that can impact housing development and economic growth.

Improving HOA Insurance Transparency
Association advocacy efforts in 2026 and beyond will also focus on increasing transparency and consumer protection in homeowners associations, including requiring disclosure of HOA master insurance policies and greater homeowner involvement in insurance decisions.

3 Big Legislative Wins in 2026

Advocacy isn’t just about passing good legislation—it’s also about stopping bad legislation before it becomes law.

So far this year, C.A.R. has successfully opposed several legislative proposals that could have increased costs for homeowners, imposed new burdens on property owners, and created additional challenges for housing providers. Here are three significant bills that have stalled and will not move forward this legislative session:

SB 1404: Stopped Wildfire Prevention Fee on Property Owners :: C.A.R. helped stop a proposal that would have reinstated a wildfire prevention fee on select property owners, adding another cost for homeowners already facing rising expenses in high-risk fire zones.  Status: Dead.

AB 1157: Stopped Expanded Rent Control Measures :: C.A.R. opposed this bill because it would have made rent caps permanent, lowered allowable rent increases, and removed the single-family home exemption for individual property owners. Status: Dead.

AB 2064: Tenant Screening Restrictions Abated :: C.A.R. opposed this bill because it would have limited housing providers’ ability to consider criminal history during tenant screening, creating concerns around liability, resident safety, and small property owner protections. Status: Dead.

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