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Act Today! – Voice Your Opposition to Pending Concord City Council Vote on JCE + Rent Control

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Owners/landlords in Concord now facing grave threats to property rights.

Just Cause Eviction and Rent Control have been contentious issues in Concord politics for nearly a decade. Now, final votes on a housing ordinance are imminent and will likely drive rental property investors out of the city completely.

While the public comment period has closed on this issue, please voice your opposition today to JCE and Rent Control via email and it will be included in the public record. Simply copy and paste the email addresses listed below. The City Council will continue its discussion on these issues on Tuesday, October 10th at 6 pm in the Concord City Council Chambers.

Possible ordinance language could include:

Just Cause Eviction (JCE) could cover all units, including single-family homes; increasing the relocation assistance from $5,000 max to $8,500 max per household, and removing the minimum term lease of 12 months which currently allows a housing provider the opportunity to not renew with limitations of JCE, but instead would trigger JCE immediately going into effect upon signing of lease.

Rent Control could lower the current rent increase permitted by AB 1482 at CPI plus 5% with a max of 10% to 60% of CPI with a max of 3%; and the ordinance date could be retroactive to the start date of January 12, 2023, which means those who have not increased rent before January 12th of this year will not be able to do so outside the 60% CPI with a max of 3% should that be included in the ordinance.

Please voice your opposition today. The Council must understand the negative ramifications of this ordinance will impose on housing providers and the true cost of providing housing. Copy and paste the following email addresses: 

To:  [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected];  [email protected]; [email protected]

Cc:  [email protected]

(These email addresses belong to Mayor Laura Hoffmeister, Vice Mayor Edi Birsan, Councilmembers Carlyn Obringer, Dominic Aliano and Laura Nakamura, and the City Clerk.)

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Oktoberfest Affiliate Faire – Oct. 22

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Wednesday, October 22, 2024  |  5:00 - 7:00pm
LAFAYETTE LIBRARY  |  DON TATZIN COMMUNITY HALL

CCAR REALTOR® Members:

Join us for an evening of appetizers, drinks, raffles, and fun at Lafayette Library’s Don Tatzin Community Hall on October 22, from 5pm – 7pm! Discover the wide range of services offered by local industry partners while supporting two amazing causes—the CCAR Scholarship Foundation and CCAR Helping Hands.

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CCAR AFFILIATE MEMBERS:

The Oktoberfest Affiliate Faire offers a fantastic opportunity to showcase your business to CCAR REALTORS®. Think of it as a trade show, but more fun– and it’s all for a great cause!

Here’s How:
Purchase a vender table for $35 (non-affiliate members $75) by contacting Jason Catalano at 925.295.9202 or [email protected] and…

Bring:
  1. All your marketing materials
  2. One raffle prize (gift basket, gift card, wine, etc.)
  3. An appetizer to feed at least 20 people (veggie
      tray, cheese plate, hors d’oeuvres, etc.)

Contact Jason

SPONSOR OPPORTUNITIES

Door Prize Sponsor  |  $500
or a prize of equal value

Contact Jason

Thank you to our sponsors!

MLS “AREA” Field Change Notice – Nov. 6, 2023

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Online Real Estate Search On Computer. House Property Listing

Effective November 6, the “AREA” field lookup values will be updated to a single lookup value called “Listing”. This means that instead of selecting various “AREA” options, you will now see one “Listing” value. 

Action Required – Update Your Saved Searches
To avoid your clients receiving unnecessary email notifications, we kindly request you to update all your Active Saved Searches that currently use the “AREA” field. You can use the following alternative fields instead: “Map Search,” “City,” or “Zip Code.” By making these updates before November 6th, you will prevent your clients from being bombarded with emails due to the change.

Will the AREA field still be required while entering a listing?
No, this field will no longer be required for listing entry.

What alternative fields can you use?
1. Map Search
2. City
3. Zip Code

Why are we making this change?
The decision to update the “AREA” field was driven by several factors:

1. Data Compatibility: As we integrate data from various MLSs into Paragon, we face challenges in maintaining a one-to-one match with each MLS’s “AREA” definitions. Different MLSs may use different terms such as District, Neighborhood, or Subdivision for their “AREA” field.

2. Outdated Field Design: The “AREA” field and its locations were created almost two decades ago, and we recognize that it no longer aligns with current best practices and user expectations.

3. Ease of Use: Some agents reported encountering error messages when using the “AREA” field due to a lack of familiarity with it.

Why do I still see the AREA field in the MLS?
Although we understand that you might still see the “AREA” field within Paragon, please be assured that the only available value will be “Listing.” We acknowledge this limitation and have already requested our MLS Vendor to remove the field entirely in future enhancements.

Unique Areas:
For those unique “Area’s” such as Blackhawk, Rossmoor, Hayward Hills, etc.. You can leverage the “Zip Code” field for all but Rossmoor. For those agents who specialize in Rossmoor we have created a “Map Layer” solution for your searching needs. To utilize the “Map Layer”, open the map and click on “Open Map Layer Panel” icon and check the box for “ROSSMOOR – WALNUT CREEK” then run search or add to criteria.

We appreciate your cooperation and understanding during this transition. By embracing these changes, we can enhance the efficiency and accuracy of our MLS system, benefiting all members.

District 05 Myers – Sep 2023

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September 2023
From the desk of:

Judy Myers

DIRECTOR, DISTRICT 5 LIAISON
EMAIL: [email protected]  |  TEL: (925) 457-0965

Dear Friend and Fellow-Member,

Greetings from CCAR! It’s September, which means it’s National REALTOR® Safety Month, so we wanted to make sure you have access to all the resources you need to understand the risks and protect yourselves on the job. Please take a minute to review some of the safety tips below and make a point to attend the upcoming Zoom training on the 7th to learn new ways to maximize your physical and cyber safety. Also this month, plan to attend the popular Risk Management Seminar on the 27th. Read on to find out about a new member outreach program we’re also launching this month, which includes an open invitation to all brokers who wish to participate!

Feel free to contact me directly if you have questions, or want to chat (contact information listed above).

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TOP NEWS:

  • Do You Have A Personal Safety Strategy?

    Know the potential dangers you face on the job and take the time to create a personal Safety Strategy that you can follow every day, with every client, every time. | Learn more >

  • Know the Rules: Fire Hardening, Defensible Space Advisory

    Sellers must identify property fire hazard zones and provide documentation that they comply with defensible space laws; buyers can also agree to obtain documentation of compliance in the future. | Learn more >

  • CCAR Welcomes "Member Liaisons" to New Outreach Program

    CCAR MEMBER LIAISON PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM | September marks the launch of a new communications campaign designed to educate members and improve CCAR benefits and services. | Learn more >

FEATURED COURSES & EVENTS:

  • REALTOR® Safety Day - Comprehensive Safety Training SEP 07

    FREE LIVESTREAM | 10:00 am -12:00 pm | Featuring Josh Sharfman (Cyber Safety), James Baiseri and Sarah Jimenez (REALTOR® Awareness), and Val Valenzuela, (Personal Safety & Active Shooter Awareness) | Register >

  • Save the Date: Affiliate Fair Oktoberfest SEP 26

    LIVE IN-PERSON EVENT | See upcoming issues of The Jolt for more information.

  • Risk Management with Shannon B. Jones SEP 27

    VIRTUAL SEMINAR | Featuring Shannon B. Jones | 9:00 am - 12:00 pm | Members free; non-members $35 call 925-295-9210 to register. | Member registration >

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