CCAR Live

Fading American Dream

Chris D'Apice — Wed, 08 Sep 2010 15:48:44 +0000

For many Americans the long-cherished dream of home ownership was dashed by the financial crisis, but upcoming government reforms may make it even more difficult to secure that picket-fenced home. After overhauling Wall Street and the US health care system President Barack Obama’s administration will, by January 2011, tackle rules [...]

C.A.R. Green Tip

Chris D'Apice — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 22:37:04 +0000

The H2O Conserve Water Footprint Calculator is an interactive tool designed to help you quantify how much water you use, find out how you use it and what you can do to conserve. The Calculator estimates the total amount of water you use, or your water footprint, using information you provide about your water use and [...]

CCAR Closed 9/6

Chris D'Apice — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 15:45:59 +0000

Just a reminder: Contra Costa Association of REALTORS® will be closed Monday, September 6 in observance of Labor Day. We will reopen for business Tuesday, September 7. Enjoy your weekend!

Urge Governor to Sign SB 1178!

Chris D'Apice — Wed, 25 Aug 2010 20:36:13 +0000

California’s legislature has recently passed SB 1178 (Corbett), C.A.R.’s sponsored bill to extend anti-deficiency protection to homeowners who have refinanced. C.A.R. is asking all California REALTORS® to contact Governor Schwarzenegger to urge him to sign SB 1178. Please Contact Governor Schwarzenegger TODAY to urge him to sign SB 1178! To send an automated message provided by [...]

Paragon Maintenance

Chris D'Apice — Tue, 24 Aug 2010 21:34:02 +0000

Paragon will be deploying software updates to your MLS system on Tuesday, August 31st, 2010. This deployment WILL involve downtime. This process will begin at 10pm and conclude no later than 6am on Wednesday, September 1st, 2010. During this time, your Paragon MLS system will be unavailable.

HAFA Short Sale Experience?

Chris D'Apice — Tue, 24 Aug 2010 16:38:21 +0000

What’s Your HAFA Short Sale Transaction Experience? Tell C.A.R for a Chance to Win Lunch with Ray Mathoda, Advisor to Federal Policymakers on HAFA and Founder of AssetPlanUSA. Do you have a HAFA short sale transaction experience or suggestion you would like to share with other REALTORS® making a difference? C.A.R. wants to hear your HAFA experience or [...]

FHA Premium Increases

Chris D'Apice — Thu, 19 Aug 2010 19:57:22 +0000

FHA premium increases postponed to Oct. 4 The Federal Housing Administration (FHA) announced last week it is pushing back the implementation date for new premium structures on FHA-insured mortgages to Oct. 4 from the original date of Sept. 7. Following FHA Commissioner David Stevens’ recent announcement that up-front premiums for FHA-insured mortgages would be reduced beginning Sept. [...]

In Memoriam: Cesar Fajardo

Chris D'Apice — Mon, 16 Aug 2010 19:13:02 +0000

We are saddened to announce the death of Cesar Fajardo of Security Pacific Real Estate. He passed away suddenly, Sunday, August 15th. We know you will join us in offering his wife, Lucia; children, Cesar and Gissell; as well as other family and friends our sincerest condolences during this sad time. We will all miss [...]

eKEY Adapter for iPhone

Chris D'Apice — Fri, 13 Aug 2010 18:02:48 +0000

Use your iPhone as your lockbox key! The eKEY adapter for the iPhone is now availabe at the CCAR Realtor Shoppe for only $59.99, While supplies last. With eKEY software, use your iPhone as your lockbox key. eKEY updates wirelessly so you can do business anywhere. There are two service levels available: eKEY Basic which provides basic [...]

Paragon Maintenance

Chris D'Apice — Thu, 12 Aug 2010 19:18:08 +0000

Paragon will be down for maintenance. On Tuesday, August 17th, this process will begin at 10:00pm (Pacific) and conclude no later than Wednesday, August 18th at 6:00am (Pacific). During this time the Paragon MLS system will be unavailable.