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2nd Quarter 2022 Volume 9PAGE Issue 2 |1

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GREATER DOWNEY

ASSOCIATION OF 2022 LEADERSHIP OF GREATER DAOR Board of Directors:

Greater DAOR Chaplain:

Jennifer Avellan, President Jesus Guerra, President-Elect Jose Perez, Vice President Jeff Worthy, Treasurer Jeanette Baumann, Executive V.P.

Tom Moore

Directors:

Michael Berdelis, Jennifer Avellan, Jesus Guerra, Ericka Saenz, Jose Barrios, Mario Acevedo, and Edwin Acevedo

N.A.R. National Directors: Michael Berdelis

Edwin Acevedo Lourdes Galvez Maria Lilley Monica Rivera Mireya Ruiz Carrie Uva Tyler Wirth

Greater DAOR Staff Jeanette Baumann, EVP - evp@DAOR.com

Customer Care Department Erica Ochoa, customercare@DAOR.com Giovana Guzman, communications@DAOR.com Laura Yanez, outreach@DAOR.com

Immediate Past President: Michael Berdelis

C.A.R. State Directors:

REALTORS

12073 Paramount Blvd Downey, CA 90242

Phone: (562) 861-0915 Fax: (562) 923-9995 www.DAOR.com Monday - Friday, 9am-5pm Saturday, 9am-1pm Volume 9 - Issue 2 This publication is printed quarterly, delivered March, June, September & December

Education Center 12069 Paramount Blvd Downey, CA 90242

Membership Department Julie Sartor, julies@DAOR.com Kayla Baumann, membership@DAOR.com

Page 1 Legislative Day Testimonials Page 2 C.A.R. Legislative Day Page 3 DAOR Scholarship Winners Page 4 Converting Hotels for Homeless Page 5 - 6 April Luncheon with Rudy Page 7 - 8 15th Annual Bowling Tournament Page 9 Broker RAF Battle Page 10 C2EX Page 11 Silver Bears Page 12 - 14 RAF Contributors Page 15 Common Spring Cleaning Mistakes

COMMITTEES Budget & Finance Committee Oversight Committee Rowena Dominguez, Ruben Sarinana Jr, Chairperson Chairperson

Membership / MLS Technology Committee: Mario Acevedo, Chairperson

Professional Standards Committee Lina Salgado, Chairperson

Affiliates In Action Committee Ozzie Carranza, Chairperson

REALTORS Advocating for Political Progress Josue Barrios, Chairperson

LCRC Trustees Jackie Funk, Chairperson (20-22)

Scholarship Committee Christine White, Chairperson

REALTOR Community Relations Committee Vicki Spearman, Chairperson

Grievance Committee Daniel Andrade, Chairperson

LGR Community Eric Pierce, Chairperson

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slative Lg Day Testimal

Serving in the past for Greater DAOR, even being president gave me opportunities to be a part of the California Association of REALTORS (C.A.R.) as a State Director. Being a State Director for C.A.R. you experience first-hand how it works, how policies are made, how legislation is supported or opposed, etc. Each year, for the annual Legislative Day, approximately 3,000 California Realtors® come to Sacramento and march the State Capital with an agenda in hand to speak to all assembly and senate members. This year, we made a huge impact and stopped an anti-private property rights legislation that same day… Our Voice Was Heard!!

We also educated the legislators on steps to help working Californian’s achieve homeownership. It is an impactful experience that all Realtors® should experience.

Mario Acevedo

L egislative Day in Sacramento was a great experience. It’s always a great experience, and getting to know all the changes that are happening within our Real Estate Industry and how Legislation can affect our business. I have always liked to be aware and learn about any new changes, which is why attending Legislative Day is a priority for me. This year after all the Realtors® spoke to their legislators, there was no doubt by the end of the day that the REALTOR® Party is a strong and unified voice for housing and property rights. Legislative Day resulted in victories for California’s Real Estate industry and Homeowners. I enjoy being a part of the Greater Downey Association of Realtors and will continue to do my part to continue to get informed and serve.

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s a first-time State Director, it was an honor and privilege to be serving on behalf of our Greater Downey Association of Realtors®. It was definitely an experience having to see other dedicated Realtors® and Leaders visit Capitol Hill programs that can enhance member’s freedom and ability to conduct their businesses throughout the state. It’s important we push for increased homeownership and sustainability and the only way to do that is to make sure we have a clear path for our businesses to strive. Together we can definitely accomplish this, and Legislative week was a prime example of where C.A.R. serves its purpose and beyond.

Edwin Acevedo

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GREATER DAOR LEADERSHIP

IN SACRAMENTO FOR C.A.R.’s IN-PERSON LEGESLATIVE DAY! The Greater Downey Association of REALTORS® joined 2,700 California REALTORS® in Sacramento on April 27th for the annual Legislative Day. It was a day full of action and inspiration as REALTORS®, legislators, and staff came together with one common goal in mind: increasing homeownership and ending the housing crisis. Our industry’s political momentum is growing for a legislative agenda that supports homeownership opportunities for working Californians Gov. Gavin Newsom addressed REALTORS® during the morning briefing. The Governor called the state’s housing shortage a “crisis moment” and vowed to build 300,000-400,000 much needed new housing units.

Following the governor’s address, REALTORs® headed over to the state Capitol to discuss issues of importance to the real estate industry with legislators, emphasizing that homeownership matters.

He noted that California is ranked 49 out of 50 states in housing units per capita and has only itself to blame.

The day also included opportunities for networking, and lively industry related discussions aimed toward outlining goals for a successful upcoming year.

As part of its ongoing effort to educate legislators on issues of importance, the Greater Downey Association of REALTORS® delegation met with State Senator Bob Archuleta, and Speaker Anthony Renden. We discussed action on the following bill and issues: ● Vote No on AB 2710: C.A.R opposes AB 2710, which prohibits rental property owners from offering their property for sale unless they first offer it to so-called “qualified entities” (e.g. existing tenants and nonprofit corporations).

This bill harms property owners that need to sell quickly due to personal circumstances. In addition, the bill reduces home homeownership opportunities for working families. Additionally, it exposes small property owners to cumbersome procedures and possibly to costly and timeconsuming lawsuits. ● Vote Yes to Include Funding for Homeownership in State Budget: C.A.R. is requesting with a broad coalition of

organizations that more funding for homeownership opportunities be included in the state budget.

Homeownership should be an achievable goal for working Californians. Creating more homeownership opportunities will help close the wealth gap. The benefits of homeownership should be enjoyed by more working Californians.

The Greater DAOR delegation also expressed concern to legislators that California is experiencing a chronic housing supply shortage which has resulted in skyrocketing prices. California currently holds a population of 40 million with only enough housing for 25 million. This equates to an additional 3 million housing units needed by 2030 in order to meet the growing population numbers at a rate of 180,000 units per year--currently the state is only building half that amount. As we continue to engage with state representatives, support for this homeownershipfocused budget request is gaining steam.

Assemblymember Tim Grayson and 27 additional assemblymembers — both Democrat and Republican — are calling for $600 million to support homeownership in the 2022-23 state budget, including $400 million for the development of deedrestricted ownership housing and $200 million for the state’s existing down payment assistance programs. The need for such programs is clear. With the median home price in California expected to surpass $830,000 in 2022, California’s overall homeownership rate has declined to just 55%.

For the past 50 years, Legislative Day has remained C.A.R.‘s preeminent legislative event, giving California REALTORS® the opportunity to meet and discuss real estate issues directly with their state legislators and staff.

Attending Legislative Day is not only a great investment in our industry, it also provides an opportunity to hear from California’s most dynamic political leaders and C.A.R. leadership.

For further information, please contact the Greater Downey Association of REALTORS at (562) 861-0915.

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DAOR SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS We want to acknowledge our 2022 scholarship recipients!

On May 12th, the Greater DAOR Scholarship Committee awarded Hailey Camacho WHS, Yulyana Esthefani Valle Ramirez - WHS, Jacqueline Gonzalez - WHS, Catherine Quinones - DHS, and Maya Sol Garcia - DHS with a $1,000 college scholarship. We are proud to support our local schools and the dreams of our youth.

Scholarship Committee Members Chairperson: Christine White, Joanna Torrico, Tonia Mendoza, Rowena Dominguez, Julio Midolo, Lourdes Galvez, Joshua Glaz, Irma Salgado, Marie Jimenez, Andrew Meneses, Georgette Solano, & Advisor Jeff Worthy.

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CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL 5 SCHOLARSHIP WINNERS!

Converting Hotels for Homelessness U.C. Berkeley’s Terner Center for Housing Innovation recently presented a new, in-depth analysis of 13 hotel acquisition projects designed to address homelessness across the country. Following an unprecedented inflow of federal and state resources during the COVID-19 pandemic, city and state housing agencies worked to convert hotels and motels into affordable and permanent supportive housing as quickly as possible. The new report looks at what worked and why, as well as lessons learned and remaining challenges for this promising approach to increasing the supply of affordable and supportive housing.

• Projects that included funds for operating costs and rental vouchers, in addition to capital acquisition and renovation

In terms of conversions that worked well, the report lists:

• Projects in areas that did not have laws in place to streamline approvals sometimes met strong opposition from local parties, slowing the process considerably

• Extended stay hotels because they already had bathrooms and kitchenettes • Locations within easy walking distance of public transportation, a grocery store, and other necessities and possible sources of employment

• Bringing together nonprofit organizations and commercial developers to evaluate a site’s costs of renovations before acquiring property Lessons learned included: • Older buildings often required significant and costly renovation in order to be brought up to code for ADA requirements, sprinkler systems, etc.

• Acquiring properties can be a challenge in tight markets where other potential buyers may have more cash and be able to move more quickly

• Newer buildings that were already mostly up to code and could be easily retrofitted

• Having dedicated, flexible, single-source funding was key to being able to acquire properties and get projects done

• Areas with legislation in place to ease regulations and streamline approval processes

More information about the event and the report are available on the Terner Center site: https://ternercenter.berkeley.edu.

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April Luncheon 2022

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R U D Y RUETTIGER Most people know the story of Rudy, the small kid from Illinois who was determined to play football for Notre Dame despite having neither a strong academic or athlectic background. But not many know the full story. The Greater DAOR members got together to hear in his own words how Rudy Ruettiger succeeded in getting into, and playing for Notre Dame, Despite Dozens of rejections.

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REALTOR Action Fund Office Winners Offices with Highest Participation Small Office 10 - 29 Agents .................. Berkshire Hathaway Home Services South Gate Medium Office 30 - 59 Agents ................................. C21 Jervis & Associates Large Office 60 - 199 Agents ...................................... 24 Hour Real Estate Mega 200+ Agents ................................................... C21 Allstars

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The Most Common Spring Cleaning Mistake (Plus 8 Others) Don’t open the windows. That spring breeze is no help at all.

Once there’s even a glimmer of spring, you’re ready to throw open your windows and let the breeze blow away the winter funk. Well, you might want to rethink that spring cleaning ritual this year.

If you’re an allergy sufferer (and who isn’t?), that’s the last thing you want to do, says Dr. Neeta Ogden, a spokesperson for the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology. “It will allow pollen to settle in your home.”

If you really can’t skip that spring breeze, avoid opening windows in the morning, when pollen counts are highest. They decrease late in the day and at night.

That’s not the only common spring-cleaning mistake homeowners make. Here are eight more to avoid: #1 Not Looking Up You’ve worked up a sweat and everything’s starting to sparkle, but then you realize your ceiling fan is coated in dust. Uh-oh. Once you start wiping the fan, dust will scatter on what you’ve already cleaned. That’s why you should always look up to see what needs dusting before you start cleaning at eye level. Tackle hardto-reach places like the tops of bookshelves, crown molding, and window ledges. #2 Starting to Clean Without a Plan You wake up motivated. Today you’re going to get all your spring cleaning done! But by noon, your house is in disarray, and not one single room is finished. Ugh. That’s why Briana Norde, owner of Caliber Cleaning, says it pays to break up the biggest cleaning project of the year into smaller, more manageable tasks.

She recommends starting with your hardest job, like the kitchen, which she calls the “most time-consuming room.” With that first accomplishment under your belt, you’ll have the momentum to take on the remaining tasks. The key is to give yourself plenty of breaks.

And there’s nothing wrong with spreading it out over several days. #3 Ignoring That Weird-Looking Vacuum Attachment Don’t let your carpet hog the vacuum. The crevice tool, Norde says, “is not used nearly enough.” Use it between your wall and refrigerator to get out the accumulated dust that’s otherwise unreachable, and run it around the edge of your baseboards to clean where standard upright vacuums can’t reach. #4 Skipping the Mattress Think of how much time you spend in your bed. Yet, you probably clean the top of your fridge more often

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By Jamie Wiebe, HouseLogic than your mattress. Your mattress harbors millions of dust mites, which cause various respiratory conditions including sneezing, a runny nose, itchy eyes, and skin rashes (not to mention just being plain gross). “[Dust mites’] food is human skin scales, so the bed is just heaven for them,” says Ogden.

She recommends using a vapor steam cleaner to root out the itchy devils, then wrapping it in an anti-allergen mattress protector.

At the very least, sprinkle your mattress with baking soda and let it sit for awhile. Then (using the attachment mentioned above) vacuum it up. #5 Relying on Harsh Cleaners There’s a reason many commercial cleaners have the words “danger,” “hazard,” or “caution,” on their labels.

Something in the ingredients is toxic in one form or another, and most all could aggravate allergies and asthma. So, “don’t go crazy with cleaners you don’t need,” says Ogden. Moldy bathrooms may scream for bleach, but most surfaces do not. Ogden recommends making your own solution of water and vinegar (use a fifty-fifty ratio), which will keep most surfaces clean and germ-free. #6 Using Chemical Air Fresheners You want your home to smell fresh, so it’s tempting to reach for that mountain-rain-spring-fresh-scent in a can. But aerosol air fresheners contain high levels of toxic pollutants like phthalates, which can affect hormone levels, cause reproductive abnormalities, and increase allergies and asthma. Yikes. Try homemade (and less-expensive) alternatives, such as potpourri, or essential oils and water in a spray bottle. #7 Leaving the Clutter All of the spring cleaning tips and advice are useless if you don’t declutter first.

“We tend to not clean well around clutter,” says Ogden.

“You’re not going to reach the dust there.”

Make sure toys are put away, books are back on the bookshelf, and paperwork is filed before you begin the cleaning process. Otherwise, you’re leaving room for dust and pollen to hide — making spring cleaning all for naught. #8 Treating It Like a Chore If you dread spring cleaning, this should make you feel better: a Harvard study found those who treated cleaning as beneficial exercise saw a decrease in weight, body mass index, blood pressure, and more.

That’s what we call a trifecta: living in a clean home, breathing allergy-free air, and feeling great!

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