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Prop. 19: Property Tax Exemptions From Reassessment

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Thanks to Prop 19, homeowners aged 55+, people with severe disabilities and victims of natural disasters can move closer to family, medical care, or to a home that better meets their needs anywhere in California without a tax penalty*

Prop 19 also removed unfair restrictions on Californians with severe disabilities, allowing homeowners to move to a replacement home anywhere in California without a tax penalty*

And after wildfires destroyed more than 24,000 family homes in the past few years, wildfire victims have faced massive property tax hikes when relocating to another home. Prop 19 allows victims of wildfires or natural disasters to transfer the property tax base of their damaged house to a replacement home anywhere in California*

C.A.R. has launched a dedicated website for Proposition 19 to provide you with all the information you need to help clients take full advantage of the important tax benefits made possible through this new legislation, effective April 1, 2021. 

  | CA Prop. 19 Website >
  | C.A.R. Prop. 19 Frequently Asked Questions >

*Purchasing a more expensive home will result in an adjusted tax increase based on the original property’s Prop 13 tax basis.

Bruce Adams, COO Retiring – Join Us for Virtual Send-off Party!

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Bruce Retirement Invite

YOU’RE INVITED TO A VIRTUAL COCKTAIL PARTY in honor of CCAR’s Chief Operating Officer Bruce Adams who will retire at the end of February. We thank him for his decade-long service to the Association and wish him the very best as he pursues endless new horizons! 

Thursday, February 25, 2021 from 4:00-5:30 pm via Zoom.

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Congratulations 2020 CCAR Award Recipients!

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Rob Baldwin photo

Rob Baldwin

REALTOR OF THE YEAR

Jeffrey Wright photo

Jeffrey Wright

EMERITUS MEMBER

Dean Langston

COMMUNITY SERVICE AWARD

Elizabeth Johnson

AFFILIATE OF THE YEAR

Every year CCAR honors a select group of members who have demonstrated exceptional service to the Association and the local community. 

CCAR’s 2020 Realtor of the Year Rob Baldwin is a third-generation real estate professional who has been a longtime member and top producer for more than 30 years. His resume of service to the organization extends beyond the local Association to State and National posts. He currently serves as C.A.R. Region 5 Chair and is 2015 President and an Emeritus Member of CCAR. He also continues to actively serve in leadership positions on the CCAR Professional Standards Committee, Budget and Finance and many others. He is a longtime member of his local Rotary Club, a Scout Master and Eagle Scout and Bishop for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. 

Jeffrey Wright, CCAR’s 2020 Emeritus Member of the Year is a longtime member who has served the industry with distinction at both Contra Costa and the West Contra Costa Association of Realtors. A two-time Past President of West County Association, he has also served at the State level on the C.A.R. Board, Executive Committee and as Region 5 Chair. Jeffrey is currently the Managing Broker for Wright Realtors and Wricor Realty Advisors.  

SPECIAL THANKS TO CCAR 2021 INAUGURAL SPONSORS:

CCAR congratulates 2020 award recipients for their outstanding service as individual contributors and role models in the Contra Costa real estate profession. 

Dean Langston, CCAR’s 2020 President’s Community Service Award recipient has a long history of extraordinary service to the local community and more specifically, to three important charitable organizations very close to his heart: Meals on Wheels, B. Walker Ranch and One Warm Coat. Dean’s service to these and other deserving groups is extensive as is his service to CCAR and all of its fundraising activities including Helping Hands and the Affiliate & Events Committee, heading up popular annual fundraisers like the Crab Feed and the annual CCAR Golf Tournament.  

Affiliate of the Year Elizabeth Johnson of the Johnson Law Firm is a strong leader in the San Ramon Valley marketing group circuit not only for her trademark hats and talent for baking, but for her continued support of local industry professionals and their clients. Specializing in tax law, Elizabeth is passionate about service and has a stellar career in law highlighted by legal wins in the California Supreme Court as well as State, Federal and Appeals courts. She has received numerous community service awards throughout the years and continues to play an active role in RMA.

Help Us – Risk Management Assessment

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Risk New

What keeps you/your clients up at night?…

Please share information about your most pressing legal concerns by FEB 10, 2021.

C.A.R.’s REALTOR® Risk Management & Consumer Protection Committee is gathering information about members’ current legal concerns. Send your list/details to CCAR’s Regional Representative Robin Dickson by Feb 10th: [email protected]  |  tel: (925) 324-1323.

NAR Halts Political Contributions

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Capitol building with cherry blossoms, Washington DC

The January 6 Capitol insurrection has sparked a backlash in U.S. industry, resulting in suspension of political donations and lack of confidence in government leaders. Both NAR and C.A.R. have followed suit.

NAR and C.A.R. policy has always prohibited the funding of presidential and gubenatorial elections. Now, both organizations will suspend support of U.S. Senate and Congressional representatives. This means your RAF contributions will no longer be earmarked for political campaigns until further notice. 

Following the January 6 Capitol insurrection, NAR’s REALTOR’s® Political Action Committee (RPAC) Board of Trustees has temporarily paused federal political disbursements. NAR will continue to monitor events in Washington to ensure political participation most closely represents the will of Realtor members and the best interests of American real estate.

“The National Association of REALTORS® shares member sentiments of discouragement and disillusion as we  witnessed tragedy unfolding on Capitol Hill in early January,” said NAR General Council and Chief Member Experience Officer Katie Johnson in a letter to Association executives.

“We stand with our democracy and our nation’s centuries-old observance of peaceful protests and peaceful transfer of power. But what happened on Capitol Hill was an assault on both,” she continued.

“As is always the case, our jobs as servant leaders are to foster an environment of trust by and among members so that we can remain focused on the shared mission of preserving, protecting and advancing the right to real property for all people.”

In general, the Code of Ethics does not apply to criminal activity

It is important to note that for those who may be confused by the recent events and possible ethical implications for REALTOR® protesters, the NAR Code of Ethics does not generally apply to criminal activity. Therefore, ethics complaints based on the newly amended Article 10-5 standard of practice are not warranted. Rather, possible illegal activity should be reported to legal authorities and not local Association Grievance Committees.

“REALTORS® are the Purple Party representing and supporting both Republicans and Democrats who act in furtherance of our mission.”

While Article 10-5 prohibits Realtors from using harassing speech, hate speech, epithets, or slurs, that speech is limited to protected classes (race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status, national origin, sexual orientation or gender identity) not political affiliation. 

view Nar statement re. capitol insurrection >

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