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WCR: Mastery through Membership – Feb. 2

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SAVE THE DATE – FEB. 28
YPN Solo vs. Teams Panel

Join CCAR YPN on Feb. 28 from 3:00pm – 5:30pm at the Don Tatzin Community Hall in the Lafayette Library. Gain valuable insights from a panel of experts exploring the dynamics of working in a team versus working solo. Stay tuned for additional details and registration information.

New CCAR Board Celebrates Debut Event
at Blackhawk Auto Museum

CCAR Welcomes 2024 President, Tyra Wright; President-Elect, Zina Hall; Past-President, David Schubb; Treasurer, Darnella Aulani; Secretary/CEO, Sheiren Diaz; Directors: Mary Beall-Neighbor, Aeysha Corio, Valerie Crowell, John Fondnazio, Debi Mackey, Judy Myers, Matt Rubenstein, Donna Souza; and Affiliate Liaison, Martha Echols.

Over 230 members and guests gathered at the Blackhawk Auto Museum on Saturday, January 13 to celebrate the swearing-in of the new CCAR Board of Directors, led by President Tyra Wright. REALTOR® Zina Hall received official recognition as the incoming President-Elect and a select group of outstanding members received the Association’s highest professional awards. Ruthie Ableson-Olivas received the President’s Community Service Award, Kim Falahati earned the Affiliate of the Year Award, Tyra Wright was honored as REALTOR® of the Year, and Carylon Dopp received the CCAR Emeritus Award. Event Emcee Mark Ibanez (formerly KTVU Ch. 2) charmed the crowd in his usual manner and C.A.R. President Melanie Barker acted as officiant for the formal induction ceremony.

Featured guests included City and County officials and staff, such as County Supervisor’s Candace Andersen, John Gioia, and Ken Carlson along with CCAR past presidents, volunteers, affiliates, and sponsors. Leadership and staff from Associations around the Bay Area also attended.

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Crack into Fun at CCAR’s 24th Annual Crab Feed – Jan. 31st!

Mark your calendars for Friday, January 31st and join us at the Pleasant Hill Community Center from 6:00 to 10:00pm for CCAR’s 24th Annual Crab Feed Fundraiser

We’re serving up delicious crab, tri-tip, and pasta with a complimentary glass of bubbly champagne, and an evening packed with fun! Get ready to dance the night away with our DJ, try your luck at the raffle and auction, and top it all off by bidding on one of the irresistible cakes during the exciting cake auction.

This crab-tastic feast supports two amazing causes: CCAR Helping Hands and the CCAR Scholarship Foundation, so every bite (and every bid) makes a difference!

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Jan. 2024: CA Latest Market Data

Despite inflation rising slightly more than expected at the end of last year, news headlines in 2024 so far have been mostly positive. Consumers begin to believe that overall price growth is slowing, while rates are stabilizing, and more homebuyers on the sidelines are coming back to the market.

These are encouraging signs that could kick start the housing market in the new year and could help turn the market around. If the sentiment remains upbeat and the upward momentum continues, we could see a bounce back in market activity in the…

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WEEKLY NEWSLETTER | JAN. 16, 2024

Top News

• Purchase Crab Feed Tickets Now and Enjoy
2 Free Drink Tickets!
• Jan. 2024 CA Latest Market Data
• West County Marketing Meeting this Thu.
• 2025 NAR Leadership Academy Application
• WCR: Mastery Through Membership – Feb. 2

Upcoming Education

Track the Market with RPR Market Trends
Wed., Jan. 17 | 9:00am – 10:00am

Bye Shoeboxes & Spreadsheets – Say Hello to Your New Expense Tracking Tools
Wed., Jan. 17 | 1:00pm – 2:00pm

How to Input and Maintain Your Listing
Thu., Jan. 18 | 2:00pm – 4:00pm

Buyer Representation Broker Compensation
Tue., Jan. 23 | 10:00am – 1:00pm

Intro to zipForm Edition (LoneWolf Transactions)
Tue., Jan. 23 | 2:00pm – 4:00pm

Leveraging QuickBooks like a Pro & Optimizing your 2024 Tax Strategy
Wed., Jan. 24 | 1:00pm – 2:00pm

Paragon Connect for New Users
Wed., Jan. 24 | 2:00pm – 3:00pm

License Renewal Crash Course
Fri., Jan. 26 | 9:30am – 12:30pm

C.A.R. Town Hall for Brokers, Office Managers and firm Principals
Fri., Jan. 26 | 11:00am – 12:30pm

CA Residential Purchase Agreement (2024 RPA Edition)
Mon., Jan. 29 | 10:00am – 1:00pm

Financial Literacy for Real Estate Professionals
Wed., Jan. 31 | 1:00pm – 2:00pm

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

MLS Updates

• Help Educate Clients about the Value of the MLS
• Paragon Update: Agent Related/Ownership Fields
• The CE Shop New Year Sale
• New In-Stock Laptops for Sale

2025 NAR Leadership Academy

Application Deadline: February 15, 2024.

REALTOR® members who have leadership experience at the local and/or state level, but have not yet been actively involved at the national level, should apply to the Leadership Academy. The Academy is focused on developing participants’ institutional, industry, and association knowledge.

Leadership Academy participants will have the opportunity to develop, enhance, and hone their leadership skills and competencies. The program will allow future leaders to experience multiple facets of leadership and define their leadership style along the way. Leadership Academy participants will also learn the history, structure, and inner workings of NAR leadership and work in teams to complete and present a Capstone Project.

Jan. 2024: CA Latest Market Data

West County Marketing Meeting – This Thursday

Join us this Thursday for the West County Marketing meeting from 8:45am to 10:00am at the Hercules CCAR Office: 500 Alfred Nobel Dr., Suite 265.

Gain expert knowledge from Real Estate Attorney, Jean Shrem, on new 2024 Laws and the commission lawsuits filed nationwide. Come with questions, you’ll have an opportunity to ask them directly!

The West County Marketing Meeting is free to attend and a light breakfast will be served.

Jan 18 – Paragon MLS Update:
Agent “Related/Ownership” Fields

Beginning January 18th, the “Agent Related to Principle” and “Agent has Ownership” feature lookups will transition into dedicated fields within the listing input, and will be displayed on the 2-Page Agent Report.

Help Educate Clients About the Value of the MLS

As an industry, we rely on the MLS every day. It’s how we monitor what’s happening across the market; how we cooperate to get sales done; how we offer compensation. We know how valuable the MLS is, even if we often take it for granted.

But here’s the thing: we can’t take it for granted any longer. The MLS is being challenged. If we want to preserve the efficient real estate market it creates, we need to educate consumers about how the MLS benefits them.

Here’s the good news: Those benefits are real and strong. And consumers understand them when they are explained in non-industry language.

Research shows that 24% of consumers have even a vague idea of what the acronym MLS means, 25% think it means “Major League Soccer”, and 76% of consumers have “no idea” how the MLS benefits them…

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WEEKLY NEWSLETTER | JAN. 9, 2024

CCAR Offices Closed: Mon., Jan. 15th in observation of MLK, Jr. Day

Top News

• Purchase Crab Feed Tickets Now and Receive
2 Free Drink Tickets!
• C.A.R., HousingWire, UCLA, UC Berkeley, &
CoreLogic Discuss CA’s Housing Landscape – Jan. 10
• Congratulations Kaaran Brickman
• Federal Budget Deadlines to Impact CA REALTORS®
• NAR Academy at Columbia College: Save $100

Upcoming Education

C.A.R. LIVESTREAM:
Housing 2024 – The California Dream in Focus
Wed., Jan. 10 | 10:00am – 11:00am

Buyers Agent 101: Sending Auto Emails
Wed., Jan. 10 | 2:00pm – 4:00pm

Increase Your Online Visibility with a FREE realtor.com Agent Profile
Thu., Jan. 11 | 9:00am – 9:30am

Overcoming Roadblocks with Leads & Clearing the Path to Success
Thu., Jan. 11 | 10:00am – 10:45am

zipForm: Maximizing Efficiency & Productivity
Thu., Jan. 11 | 1:00pm – 2:00pm

The Dos & Don’ts of Social Media in Real Estate
Fri., Jan. 12 | 10:00am – 10:45am

C.A.R. Town Hall for Brokers, Office Managers & Principals
Fri., Jan. 12 | 11:00am – 12:30pm

Artificial Intelligence for REALTORS®
Mon., Jan. 15 | 9:00am – 10:00am

Supra eKey Basics
Tue., Jan. 16 | 8:00am – 9:00am

How to Input and Maintain Your Listing
Thu., Jan. 18 | 2:00pm – 4:00pm

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

MLS Updates

• New CCAR Member Benefit: Dotloop
• Paragon Update: Agent Related/Ownership Fields
• The CE Shop New Year Sale
• New In-Stock Laptops for Sale

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Sponsorship Opportunities >>

Congratulations Kaaren Brickman!

Kaaren Brickman of Dudum Real Estate is the winner of the $250 Gift Card for answering all questions in the 2023 MLS Survey. Thank you Karen, your valuable insights are very much appreciated, and thank you to everyone who also took the 2023 MLS Survey!

Federal Budget deadlines to
impact CA REALTORS®

As the new year unfolds, Congress finds itself at the intersection of crucial legislative decisions that will impact California REALTORS® and their clients. The first deadline, slated for January 19, is when Congress must act by to provide funding for the Dept. of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), which oversees the Federal Housing Administration (FHA) mortgage insurance program and various affordable housing initiatives.

Congress must pass either an appropriations bill for HUD for the remainder of the year or a short-term extension by January 19 or HUD will shut down. While HUD has stated FHA lending will continue during a government shutdown, HUD and its regional offices would be minimally staffed, which could delay FHA transactions the longer a shutdown lasts.

A second budget deadline looms on February 2, 2024, carrying implications for California REALTORS® and homebuyers in flood prone areas…
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Get ^$100 Off Your First Course at NAR Academy

Elevate your skills and take your career to the next level with NAR Academy at Columbia College. NAR Academy offers many online programs, including an MBA with an emphasis in Real Estate Management, and so much more! Receive $100 off your first eligible course as a first-time student at NAR Academy.
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Purchase Your Crab Feed Tickets Now
and Receive 2 Free Drink Tickets!

Mark your calendars for an unforgettable night of food, music, and fun! We invite you to join us on Friday, February 9th, from 6:00 to 10:00pm at the Pleasant Hill Community Center for CCAR’s 23rd Annual Crab Feed!

CCAR’s Crab Feed promises an evening filled with amazing food, music, and camaraderie among friends and colleagues. This event is one of our most popular fundraisers, so secure your spot now! Purchase your tickets before the end of the month, and you’ll receive two complimentary drink tickets!

Important Note: No tickets will be sold at the door, so make sure to secure your spot in advance.

Tomorrow: C.A.R., HousingWire, UCLA, UC Berkeley, and more Discuss California’s Housing Landscape

Amid rising interest rates and high home prices, buyers and sellers find themselves on the sidelines, apprehensive about the market’s overall instability. Housing affordability and low supply issues continue to hamper sales. To address these challenges and discuss opportunities moving forward, the Center for California Real Estate (CCRE) is proud to present the “Housing 2024: The California Dream in Focus” panel.

This FREE live webinar tomorrow, Wed., Jan. 10, from 10am – 11am, provides members an opportunity to hear and understand the critical issues and opportunities facing CA’s housing market in 2024.

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Jan 18 – Paragon MLS Update:
Agent “Related/Ownership” Fields

NEW CCAR MEMBER BENEFIT:
Dotloop: Real Estate Transaction Management

Dotloop is a cutting-edge real estate transaction management solution designed to seamlessly unite people and software, elevating efficiency and crafting an exceptional customer experience.

As a valued CCAR member you can now access this new free benefit that over 1.2 million real estate professionals already leverage for successfully closing deals. By creating online workspaces called “loops”, dotloop brings everyone involved within the deal together to share, edit and sign documents, as well as communicate and collaborate

Access and create an account by clicking Dotloop under the Resources tab in Paragon.

• Final Count Down for 2024 CCAR Inaugural
Celebration Tickets
• C.A.R., HousingWire, UCLA, UC Berkeley, &
CoreLogic Discuss CA’s Housing Landscape – Jan. 10
• CCAR Crab Feed Returns – Save the Date: Feb. 9
• Updated Advisory & Unincorporated Addendum
• NAR Academy at Columbia College: Save $100

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WEEKLY NEWSLETTER | JAN. 2, 2024

Top News

Upcoming Education

Advanced zipForm Features
Thu., Jan. 4 | 1:00pm – 2:00pm

Getting to Know Paragon MLS
Thu., Jan. 4 | 2:00pm 4:00pm

Intro to Supra Showing Management Powered by BrokerBay
Mon., Jan. 8 | 8:00am – 9:00am

Improve Your SEO Score to Get Found Online
Mon., Jan. 8 | 11:00am – 11:30am

C.A.R. Legal: New 2024 Laws Review
Tue., Jan. 9 | 1:30pm – 2:30pm

C.A.R. LIVESTREAM:
Housing 2024 – The California Dream in Focus
Wed., Jan. 10 | 10:00am – 11:00am

Buyers Agent 101: Sending Auto Emails
Wed., Jan. 10 | 2:00pm – 4:00pm

Increase Your Online Visibility with a FREE realtor.com Agent Profile
Thu., Jan. 11 | 9:00am – 9:30am

Overcoming Roadblocks with Leads & Clearing the Path to Success
Thu., Jan. 11 | 10:00am – 10:45am

The Dos & Don’ts of Social Media in Real Estate
Fri., Jan. 12 | 10:00am – 10:45am

C.A.R. Town Hall for Brokers, Office Managers & Principals
Fri., Jan. 12 | 11:00am – 12:30pm

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

MLS Updates

• New CCAR Member Benefit: Dotloop
• Paragon Update: Agent Related/Ownership Fields
• The CE Shop New Year Sale
• New In-Stock Laptops for Sale

Purchase Tickets >>
Sponsorship Opportunities >>

The CCAR Crab Feed Returns!

DISCLAIMER & DISCLOSURE ADVISORY & Unincorporated ADDENDUM UPDATES

The Contra Costa County Advisory and Unincorporated Addendum have been updated on ccartoday.com and should be updated in zipForm within the next 4-6 weeks.

Get ^$100 Off Your First Course at NAR Academy

Final Countdown for 2024 CCAR Inaugural
Celebration Tickets

Registration ends this Thursday, January 4th! Experience an evening filled with elegance and achievement at the Blackhawk Auto Museum next Saturday, January 13th for the annual CCAR Inaugural Dinner, Dance, and Award Celebration.

This year’s event, themed “The Best is Yet to Come,” acknowledges that 2024 will undoubtedly pose challenges in the real estate industry. However, with leadership’s guidance, navigating these challenges will not only be a testament to our resilience, but also serve as steppingstones toward unlocking even greater opportunities and possibilities.

Please join us in honoring Incoming President Tyra Wright and the 2024 Board of Directors, as well as the presentation of awards for outstanding achievements in Community Service, REALTOR® excellence, Affiliate contributions, and Emeritus Member of the Year. Reserve your tickets today and be a part of our celebration of success and camaraderie.

C.A.R., HousingWire, UCLA, UC Berkeley, and CoreLogic Discuss California’s Housing Landscape in 2024

This FREE live webinar next Wed., Jan. 10, from 10am – 11am, provides members an opportunity to hear and understand the critical issues and opportunities facing CA’s housing market in 2024.

Register >>

Paragon MLS Update:
Agent “Related/Ownership” Fields

NEW CCAR MEMBER BENEFIT:
Dotloop: Real Estate Transaction Management

Dotloop is a cutting-edge real estate transaction management solution designed to seamlessly unite people and software, elevating efficiency and crafting an exceptional customer experience.

Access and create an account by clicking Dotloop under the Resources tab in Paragon.

CCAR ANNUAL SPONSORS

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WEEKLY NEWSLETTER | DEC. 19, 2023

CCAR Holiday Closures:
Mon. – Tue., Dec. 25 – 26, & Mon., Jan. 1

Top News

• 2024 Inaugural Dinner & Dance – RSVP by Dec. 20
• CCRE Presents – Housing 2024: The California
Dream in Focus – Jan. 10
• Hercules Office Reopens Dec. 20
• West County Marketing Meeting – Dec. 21
• Give to Bay Area Rescue Mission

Upcoming Education

The Power of AI, Google and Social Media
Wed., Dec. 20 | 10:00am – 11:00am

Charting Your Course in a Challenging Market
Wed., Dec. 20 | 11:00am – 12:00pm

How to Input & Maintain Your Listings
Wed., Dec. 20 | 2:00pm – 4:00pm

Supra Single-Access for Non-Members
Fri., Dec. 22 | 08:30am – 9:30am

Improve Showings with a LIVE Buyer Tour Report
Fri., Dec. 29 | 7:00am – 7:45am

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

MLS Updates

• New CCAR Member Benefit: Dotloop
• Paragon Update: Agent Related/Ownership Fields
• New In-Stock Laptops for Sale
• The CE Shop Discount

Purchase Tickets >>
Sponsorship Opportunities >>

HERCULES OFFICE reopens Wed., Dec 20

West County Marketing Meeting –
This Thu., Dec. 21

Join us this Thu., Dec. 21 from 8:45-10:00am at the CCAR Hercules Office for a year in review holiday celebration! The West County Marketing Meeting is free to attend and includes a light breakfast and beverages.

Nov. Home Sales & Price Report

• Existing, single-family home sales totaled 223,940, down 7.4%
from October and down 5.8% from Nov. 2022.
• Median home price was $822,200, down 2.2% from Oct. and up
6.2% from Nov. 2022.
• Year-to-date statewide home sales were down 25.9%.
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Give to the Bay Area Rescue Mission

For over 25 years, your holiday contributions supported local families through the Christmas CanTree Event and the Bay Area Rescue Mission. Unfortunately, the CanTree Buffet was canceled this year due to low ticket sales. Please consider a direct donation to the Bay Area Rescue Mission to aid their efforts in providing shelter, food, and support to those in need. Please don’t forget to include the Bay Area Rescue Mission on your Christmas gift list.

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RSVP by Tomorrow, Dec. 20th!
2024 Inaugural Dinner & Dance: “The Best is Yet to Come”

Registration closing soon! Experience an evening filled with elegance and achievement at the Blackhawk Auto Museum on Saturday, January 13th for our annual Inaugural Dinner, Dance, and Award Celebration.

This festive event, themed “The Best is Yet to Come,” acknowledges that 2024 will undoubtedly pose challenges in the real estate industry. However, with leadership’s guidance, navigating these challenges will not only be a testament to our resilience, but also serve as steppingstones toward unlocking even greater opportunities and possibilities.

This FREE live webinar on Wed., Jan. 10, from 10am – 11am, provides members an opportunity to hear and understand the critical issues and opportunities facing CA’s housing market in 2024.

Register >>

Paragon MLS Update:
Agent “Related/Ownership” Fields

NEW CCAR MEMBER BENEFIT:
Dotloop: Real Estate Transaction Management

Dotloop is a cutting-edge real estate transaction management solution designed to seamlessly unite people and software, elevating efficiency and crafting an exceptional customer experience.

Access and create an account by clicking Dotloop under the Resources tab in Paragon.