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CONTRA COSTA ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS®
WEEKLY NEWSLETTER     |     DECEMBER 3, 2024
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Top News

•  2025 Inaugural Celebration – Jan. 11, 2025
•  Complete Your Ethics Requirement to Avoid Suspension
•  Member Benefits – Unlock New Opportunities
•  Congratulations Prize Drawing Winners! 
•  WCR Installation Brunch – Dec. 5
•  Tax Reduction Strategies For Real Estate Professionals –
   Dec. 13

MLS Updates

•  FHFA Announces 2025 Conforming Loan Limits
•  Free Virtual ABR® Course for REALTORS®
•  RE Optimized Laptops for Sale

Upcoming Education

FEATURED: Tax Reduction Strategies for the Real Estate Professional
Fri., Dec. 13  |  10:00am – 12:30pm

Financing the Dream of Homeownership

Wed., Dec. 4  |  10:00am – 12:45pm

Maximizing Success: Business Planning w/ Accounting Analytics
Wed., Dec. 4  |  1:00pm – 2:00pm

SupraWEB Training- Your Agent Key Access Settings/Options
Thu., Dec. 5  |  8:00am – 9:00am

Guiding Your Clients Through Wildfire Risk & Insurability
Thu., Dec. 5  |  10:00am – 11:00am

1031 Exchange Basics (with Leonard Spoto)
Thu., Dec. 5  |  11:00am – 12:00pm

FREE C.A.R. Buyer Representation & Residential Listing Agreement Bundle
Fri., Dec. 6  |  12:00am – 12:00am

BrokerBay: Schedule Showings for Clients
Mon., Dec. 9  |  8:00am – 9:00am

AI-Powered Real Estate: Unleashing Practical Strategies for Success
Mon., Dec. 9  |  10:00am – 11:00am

RPR: CMA Basics
Mon., Dec. 9  |  11:00am – 12:00pm

1031 Exchange: Advanced Strategies
Tue., Dec. 10  |  11:00am – 12:00pm

Wise Agent: Contacts & How to Send Texts & Emails
Tue., Dec. 10  |  11:00am – 12:00pm

MLS: How to Add & Maintain Your Listings in Paragon
Tue., Dec. 10  |  2:00pm – 4:00pm

Preparing for a Profitable 2025: AI Tools & Strategies to Achieve Your Goals
Wed., Dec. 11  |  10:00am – 11:00am

Social Security at Home & Financial Considerations When Retiring
Wed., Dec. 11  |  10:00am – 11:00am

CloudCMA: How to Create a CMA
Wed., Dec. 11  |  11:00am – 12:00pm

Top Tech Trends for Real Estate in 2025
Wed., Dec. 11  |  1:00pm – 2:00pm

RPR: AI Powered Market Trends ScriptWriter
Thu., Dec. 12  |  9:00am – 10:00am

MLS: Sending Auto Property Emails to Clients
Thu., Dec. 12  |  2:00pm – 4:00pm

License Renewal Crash Course
Fri., Dec. 13  |  9:30am – 12:00pm

Tax Reduction Strategies for the Real Estate Professional
Fri., Dec. 13  |  10:00am – 12:30pm

OnlineEd Offers CA Salespersons
A Fast Track to Becoming Brokers

California Salespersons now have a new path to becoming Brokers with OnlineEd’s fully interactive, online courses. These textbook-free courses are designed to be mobile-friendly and comprehensive, offering a convenient way to advance to a Broker Licensee.
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 Online Continuing Education

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

PAY 2025 Member DUES

Thank you for making CCAR your primary membership resource. Your success is our priority, and we are committed to providing you with the resources you need to achieve the highest levels of professionalism.

2025 CCAR, C.A.R., and NAR membership dues are now payable and must be submitted by 5pm on Jan. 2, 2025.

Your membership dues give you access to thousands of dollars in benefits and services, along with the political backing and collective buying power of one of the most influential professional trade associations in the United States.

Learn More About Your Member Benefits >>
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Invest in RAF – Win up to a $1,500 Amazon Gift Card >>

REALTOR® ACTION FUND (RAF)

The RAF supports political activities at the local, state, and national levels. It gives REALTORS® the financial resources needed to advocate for policies which protect property rights and REALTORS®​ ability to effectively conduct their business.

 






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+ JOIN A CCAR COMMITTEE

+ 2025 C.A.R. & NAR DIRECTORS

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Congratulations Prize Drawing Winners!

      Carol Jeha                        Jan Ramsey


 Jaymi Van Dam                 Eric Sossamon

Thanks go out to all members who participated in the recent membership satisfaction survey. We’re analyzing results now and will use them to help us create improved benefits and services.

Congratulations go out to Eric Sossamon, Jaymi Van Dam, Carol Jeha, and Jan Ramsey, winners of the drawing. They will each receive $100 gift cards for their participation.

WCR Installation Brunch – Dec. 5

Register Here >>

Tax Reduction Strategies for Real Estate Professionals – Dec. 13

Presented by Bradford Tax Solutions
Fri., Dec. 13  |  10:00am – 12:30pm | Free Zoom Seminar

Maximize your income and optimize your tax strategy with this free seminar tailored for real estate professionals. Learn how to leverage tax strategies to grow your business, qualify for key deductions like medical expenses and home office use, and take advantage of revamped car and meal deduction rules. Get actionable tips to share with your tax professional and start saving more this year. Don’t miss out—register today!
Register Here >>

Radiate Excellence at the 2025 Inaugural Celebration!

Join us on Saturday, January 11, 2025, at the Blackhawk Auto Museum for an unforgettable evening at our annual Inaugural Dinner and Award Celebration, themed “Radiating Real Estate Excellence.”

This special event will honor our exceptional award recipients, celebrate the installation of 2025 President Zina Hall and the Board of Directors, and bring our community together for an evening of delicious food, lively camaraderie, and plenty of dancing.

Come dressed to impress and ready to shine as we toast to the accomplishments of the past year and look forward to the bright future ahead. Let’s celebrate the power of our community and our shared commitment to real estate excellence.

Don’t miss this incredible evening of recognition, connection, and celebration—we can’t wait to see you there!

Purchase Tickets Here >>
Sponsorship Opportunities >>

Attend Ethics Day “Revisited” and Fulfill Your Ethics Requirement FREE! – Dec. 18

Did you know that half of CCAR REALTOR® members still need to check off their ethics training? Don’t fall behind! Every REALTOR® must complete 2.5 hours of ethics training every three years, and the current cycle ends this December. Skip it, and you risk suspension and eventual termination of your CCAR, C.A.R., and NAR memberships.

Still need to complete it? This is your last chance to tune into the National Real Estate Ethics Day® “Revisited” Stream with Leigh Brown on Wed., Dec. 18, from 10:00am – 1:00pm and fulfill your requirement for FREE! It’s fast, engaging, and there’s no test – just a great way to stay compliant!

REGISTER >>

OTHER ETHICS TRAINING OPTIONS >>

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Member Benefits – Unlock New Opportunities

Whether you’re new to real estate or a seasoned professional, CCAR membership provides exclusive resources, cutting-edge tools, powerful legislative advocacy, and career development opportunities to help you reach new levels of success.

As a member, you gain the unique advantage of a three-way Association membership—CCAR, C.A.R., and NAR—delivering the most comprehensive professional support in the industry.

To help you make the most of your membership, we’ve created a detailed directory of benefits and services. This resource provides direct access to tools, resources, and money-saving opportunities offered by CCAR, C.A.R., and NAR. Explore it to discover new ways to grow your business. (Note: most resource links require login.)

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FREE Virtual ABR® Course for REALTORS®

Don’t miss this incredible opportunity! The Excel School of Real Estate is offering a free Accredited Buyer’s Representative (ABR®) course exclusively for REALTOR® members. As a licensed school with the NAR, Excel is providing this course at no cost—but only until December 31, 2024. Enhance your skills in buyer representation and earn an esteemed certification. Sign up now!
Register Here >>

REALTOR® Optimize Laptops For Sale

All Laptops purchased from CCAR receive a 2-year warranty, data transfer, and RE setup. 
  • HP 15.6″ Touchscreen – $833.40 >>
  • Lenovo ThinkPad Yoga L13 – $718.41  >>
  • LE Gram 16 Intel Evo Platform Touchscreen – $978.40  >>

FHFA Announces 2025 Conforming Loan Limits

The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) today announced the conforming loan limit values for mortgages acquired by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac (the Enterprises) in 2025. The conforming loan limit is $806,500 on one-unit properties and a cap of $1,209,750 in high-cost areas. The previous loan limits were $766,550 and $1,149,825, respectively.

The conforming loan limit determines the maximum size of a mortgage that government-sponsored enterprises (GSEs) Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac can buy or “guarantee.” Non-conforming or “jumbo loans” typically have tighter underwriting standards and sometimes carry higher mortgage interest rates than conforming loans, increasing monthly payments and hampering the ability of families in California to purchase homes by making them less affordable.

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