• YPN’s Solo Agent vs. Team Panel Discussion –
Next Wednesday
• Apply Now for CCAR Scholarship Opportunities
• C.A.R.’s Fair Housing Day Returns April 16
• In Memoriam: William “Bill” Frank
• WCR: Mastering Mindset & Marketing in RE – Mar. 1
Marketing Mavericks: Dominate Real estate on a Dime!
Wed., Feb. 21 | 1:00pm – 2:00pm
Intro to RPR® – CMA Reports and More
Thu., Feb. 22 | 2:00pm – 4:00pm
C.A.R. Town Hall for Brokers, Office Managers & Firm Principals
Fri., Feb. 23 | 11:00am – 12:30pm
Tax-Reduction Strategies : Keep More of Your Money in 2024
Wed., Feb. 28 | 10:00am – 12:30pm
Show & Sell New Homes: Best Practices for Working with Builders
Thu., Feb. 29 | 8:30am – 9:30am
Serving Clients with Targeted Property & Market Research
Wed., Mar. 6 | 9:00am – 10:00am
Visit the CCAR Calendar to view/register for additional online training opportunities.
IN MEMORIAM: William “Bill” Frank
Past West Contra Costa Association of REALTORS® President (1987), William “Bill” Frank, 76, died peacefully in Rancho Mirage on January 24 with his wife, Carol, and daughters at his side. A Celebration of Life will be held on March 2 at 2pm at Fern Cottage, Kennedy Grove Regional Park in El Sobrante.
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WCR: Mastering Mindset & Marketing in Real Estate – Fri., Mar. 1
YPN Panel: Solo Agent vs. Team Collaboration
20% Off Tickets Ends Soon – RSVP Online Today!
Join CCAR YPN next Wed., Feb. 28 from 3:00 – 6:00pm in the Don Tatzin Community Hall of the Lafayette Library for an engaging panel discussion that will transform your approach to real estate!
Are you torn between working solo or joining a real estate team? Don’t worry, you’re not alone! Our panel of seasoned real estate experts is geared up to tackle the burning question: “Should I work as a solo agent or would joining a team be better?”
Learn the pros and cons of both paths: from the freedom and flexibility of solo ventures to the camaraderie and support of team dynamics, they’ll delve deep into what truly sets each option apart.
Save $5 by registering online: tickets include access to our esteemed speakers, delicious appetizers, and two drink tokens (wine, beer, and non-alcoholic beverages) to keep the conversation flowing! Don’t miss out – register today!
CCAR Scholarships – Apply by Mar. 31
The CCAR Scholarship Foundation provides scholarship awards of up to $10,000 to qualified students residing in Contra Costa County. Their commitment to support higher education is the heart of the Foundation’s desire to make a difference!
Candidates may be either high school seniors, trade school, undergraduate or graduate students. All applicants must strictly comply with the application process and fully meet the Foundation’s requirements.
Completed applications must be submitted by March 31, 2024.
April is Fair Housing Month
Every April, REALTORS® commemorate the passage of the Fair Housing Act of 1968 and reflect on housing discrimination and segregation, past and present. Fair Housing Month signifies a recommitment to advancing equitable opportunities and expanding homeownership.
Save the date for NAR’s virtual event on April 3 at 10:00 am on Facebook Live, Many Rivers to Cross: America’s Ongoing Fair Housing Journey. Commemorate the anniversaries of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Equal Credit Opportunity Act of 1974. Explore the laws’ continued importance and celebrate the 2024 Fair Housing Champion Award winners.
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MONTHLY MARKET REPORT: Jan 2024
Tempering Mortgage Rates Propel
California Home Sales in January
California existing home sales rebounded in January to the highest level in six months as mortgage rates pulled back sharply at the end of 2023, according to C.A.R.’s January home sales and price report.
Existing, single-family home sales totaled 256,160 in January on a seasonally adjusted annualized rate, up 14.4 percent from 224,000 in December and up 5.9 percent from 241,920 in January 2023.
January’s statewide median home price was $788,940, down 3.8 percent from December and up 5.0 percent from $751,700 in January 2023.
Year-to-date statewide home sales were down 5.9 percent.
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