Weekly Jolt - 081721 - CCARToday - Contra Costa Association of REALTORS

Thu., Aug. 19 | 9 – 10am
Featured Speaker: James Callejas
Vice President of Investment Proper Exchange Services: 1031 Exchange Specialist
Meeting ID: 969 0562 9800
Passcode: 816803
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WCR: IN IT FOR THE SWAG SCRAMBLE GOLF TOURNEY

Fri., Aug. 20 | 7:30am
Get your foursome together for a day of fun in the sun at the WCR In It For The Swag Golf Tournament at Lone Tree Golf and Event Center in Antioch. Shoot a Hole-In-One for a chance to win a car from Winter Chevrolet!
Check-in, range practice, and breakfast burrito at 7:30am; Scramble style golf begins at 8:30am.
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CCAR YPN: MONTH-OF-GIVING

Watch as Vernon Lane of the CCAR YPN Committee speaks with Anselmo Ramirez, Project Manager of Moving Forward about YPN’s Month of Giving School Supply Drive going on NOW!

C.A.R. Branding Xperience Virtual Summit
Wed., Aug. 25 | 9am – 4:30pm
Don’t miss out on increasing your market share and selling more homes with a strong personal brand! Grab your ticket now to C.A.R.’s Branding Xperience: A Virtual Summit!

Free CA Rent Relief Webinar For Housing Providers

Join C.A.R. President Dave Walsh this Monday, Aug. 23 from 2 – 3pm as he moderates a free webinar for C.A.R. members who are housing providers to learn how they can get financial assistance under the California Rent Relief Program. Dave will be joined by Deputy Director Geoffrey Ross of the Business, Consumer Services & Housing Agency to give a briefing on AB 832 and the updates it makes to state eviction protections and the COVID-19 Rent Relief program, with a focus on rental assistance. Learn how the local partner network works and how you can support the individuals and families you serve to access rent relief.

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Project 4 Band Performing at CCAR Centennial Celebration

CCAR members and families, don’t miss our indoor/outdoor Centennial Celebration on Thursday, September 23rd featuring guest performances by Project 4 Band! Enjoy their signature funk, soul, pop, Latin and R&B sounds.

Also featuring BBQ catered by Kinders, beer, wine, and bubbly, great raffle prizes for adults and children, lawn games and much more! Join us at the Pleasant Hill Community Center, 320 Civic Drive in Pleasant Hill from 4:00 – 7:00pm.

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Uniform Partition of Heirs Property Act

C.A.R.-sponsored AB 633 (Calderon), which enacts the Uniform Partition of Heirs Property Act in California, helps protect those persons who inherit property where there are multiple heirs, but no will or trust exists, was signed into law by Gov. Newsom.

The law also provides mechanisms which favor market sales with real estate licensees, rather than a traditional probate court sale to ensure the best possible price for a property, should a sale of the property be…

The Devastating CA Wildfires and How to Help

The Dixie Fire in Plumas County has exploded into the largest single wildfire in California history – consuming more than 500,000 acres in a wildfire season that’s on track to shatter last year’s records. As a result, several REALTOR® members have tragically lost their home and/or business.

If you and/or your members would like to help, please consider making a tax-deductible donation to the C.A.R. Disaster Relief Fund, which provides grants of up to $5,000 to help members of…

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YPN School Supply & Shoe Drive Extended – Donate by This Friday

The CCAR Young Professionals Network is thrilled to once again join C.A.R. in their Month-of-Giving campaign by supporting students in our community. This year, they’re again partnering with Moving Forward, a Richmond-based non-profit dedicated to making a positive impact through health, academics, and community service.

They need your help! Donate school supplies and new shoes to help young students get the resources they need to succeed. Your contributions will ensure they are well-equipped for the upcoming school year, boosting their confidence and giving them the tools to thrive academically.

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MLS UPDATE:

Paragon Hi-Res Photos: Now Available!

We are delighted to announce a major upgrade to the Paragon 5 MLS! Now your Paragon listing photos will be stored at an updated Hi-Resolution of 3000 x 2000! This upgrade significantly enhances the overall quality of listing photos displayed throughout Paragon and delivered via data feeds to third party services. We are also pleased to inform you that we have enhanced the system to allow up to a 15 MB photo to…

Get Quick Answers to Your Questions with C.A.R. Peer-to-Peer Ethics Infoline

Non-legal ethics questions answered in a snap!

C.A.R.’s Peer-to-Peer Ethics Infoline is a free service facilitated by neutral REALTOR® volunteers trained in the Code of Ethics. They can answer questions from other REALTOR® members regarding the proper interpretation of the Code.

If you have questions about whether certain actions—yours or those of another REALTOR® —might violate the Code of Ethics, the volunteers can assist with non-legal ethics matters. The Infoline is confidential, and no information will be shared with third parties. Please note that answers or opinions are provided orally and will not be given in writing.

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