Keep Families Close - Red Shoe Day 2025!

Posted by Kevin McElroy on May 16, 2025 9:00:00 AM

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Every Sick Child Deserves Their Family by Their Side. 

PSAR Teams Up for Red Shoe Day 2025 -  May 21st!

Support the annual Red Shoe Day fundraiser benefiting San Diego's Ronald McDonald House.  PSAR’s Team has been in the top 5 for contribution amounts in the past several years, thanks to your support.  Let’s do it again!

Say hello to our team on May 21st, from 7:00–9:30 AM!  PSAR volunteers will take to two major intersections to collect donations and spread hope.

  • Telegraph Canyon Road / Otay Lakes Road
  • H Street / Otay Lakes Road
You can also donate directly to the PSAR Team.  Your donation will help purchase life necessities for families—temporary lodging, meals, and daytime resources—so they can focus solely on being together and helping their children. Click here to donate.

When a child is hospitalized, their family’s love can be just as vital as medicine. That’s why PSAR is proud to support Red Shoe Day 2025, raising funds for San Diego’s Ronald McDonald House—a place that keeps families close during their darkest moments.

Help us bring comfort, care, and togetherness to families when they need it most.

PSAR Team:  Jaymee Torres (this year’s team leader), Adulfo Moreno, Derrek Cardinale, Ed Hurtado, Amanda Lozano, Maureena Hahn-Garcia, Michelle Pritch, Alysa Flores, Josh McClelland, Jamie Mora, Candace Thrower, Jay Norris, Elsa Flores, Lucy Navas, Victor Herrera, Alicia Pedroza, Qian Chen, Diana Cortes, Jhoana Alvarado, Astryd Gonzalez, Edna Mitchell, Caroline Magdaleno

For the volunteers, you may contact your team leader, Jaymee Torres, at jaymeet@marinavistaescrow.com for instructions. 



See pictures from the past HERE

Red Shoe Day with Merrie Espina

Follow the PSAR's Red Shoe Day to see who is registering and donating!

Ronald McDonald Charites

The Cause: Keeping Families Close
When a child is hospitalized, their loved ones become their strongest support system and ally in healing. Unfortunately, many families can't afford lodging near the hospital during this difficult time. Ronald McDonald House provides a "home away from home" so families can stay close to their sick children without enduring financial strain.

 

Topics: Events

REALTOR® GAMES VII !

Posted by Kevin McElroy on May 7, 2025 5:00:00 PM

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REALTOR® Games VII
Friday, June 20th
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
NTC Park at Liberty Station
2455 Cushing Rd, San Diego, CA 92106

Get in the Games - REALTOR® Games VII is back - bigger, bolder, and better than ever! Whether you're competing for glory, cheering from the sidelines, or supporting the event as a sponsor, this high-energy event is your chance to get competitive, get involved, and give back.

Get ready to rally your squad to aim for the ultimate prize-- the REALTOR® Games Trophy-- and more importantly, the opportunity to support two great local causes!

Proceeds from this year's REALTOR® Games will be donated to:

Townspeople       &      HOST

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This year’s event lineup:

Sack Race • Jenga • Tower Challenge • Football Toss • Cornhole • Challenge Puzzle • The Ultimate Relay (Championship Round)

Bring your A-game and take note: This is a rain-or-shine event!

Team check-in is on June 20th at 10:00 am
Opening ceremonies begin at 11:00 am

First event starts at 12:00 pm sharp!
(Liberty Station NTC Park - 2455 Cushing Rd, San Diego, CA 92106)

Lunch will be offered by Mr. Birria  Mr Birria
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Sign Your Team Up NOW!

Form Your Squad:

  • Teams consist of 5 players, plus 1 alternate

  • Teams must be co-ed (five that play must have a minimum of 2 men or 2 women)

  • 3 out of 5 team members AND the alternate must be REALTORS®

  • Entry Fee: $250 per team (only $50 per person!),
    Includes: lunch + a limited-edition event T-shirt for all players

Note: Team Captains will receive an informative email once they register and pay.

What to bring:
  • Bring Your Own Cooler (BYOC), power snacks, favorite beverages, and water :)
  • Team members and sponsors will receive lunch vouchers. For everyone else, lunch will be available for purchase.
  • Each team will have a 10' x 10' reserved space--- bring a pop-up for shade
  • Sunscreen, coolers,  chairs, hats, athletic shoes (games are played on a grass field)

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Become a REALTOR® GAMES SPONSOR

Affiliate Members—want high-profile visibility and a chance to support great local nonprofits?

  • Secure your spot on Sponsor Row (right by the action!)
  • Bring your 10' x 10' tent, signage, and swag, coolers
  • You’ll get shout-outs and exposure throughout the day
  • Plenty of time between games to interact with players and visitors
  • Limited spots available. First paid = reserved

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 All are Welcome!

Support your friends and coworkers from the sidelines! PLEASE RSVP as a Spectator if you plan to attend as a fan! (Spectators will have an opportunity to purchase lunch from Mr. Birria)

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Sponsors: 

Choice Home Warranty

Morrison Property Inspections

Insight Photos Logo                       California Preferred Escrow

 

Renzi Social Co.                  West Ivy Home Inspections

  

YPN Annual PSAR YPN Sponsors: 

  All in Lending     Knight Termite & Pest control     Marina Vista Escrow    RanchoTed

 

Check out the FUN we had in 2022

                                    Special participation:
PSAR Logo              NSDCAR ypn logo transparent

 

Topics: YPN, Events

SPRING HOUSING MARKET UPDATE from STEVEN THOMAS

Posted by Kevin McElroy on Apr 25, 2025 3:00:00 PM

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San Diego Spring Housing Update from Steven Thomas: What will the Market bring?

Spring has arrived for the San Diego housing market.  Steven Thomas, Chief Economist of Reports on Housing, analyzes local real estate's recent history and upcoming trends.

What to expect in this Always-popular session:

  • Winter Recap: A clear picture of how inventory, demand, and market speed played out this past winter.
  • Spring 2025 Forecast: How the current spring market is shaping up and what it means for buyers and sellers.
  • Home Values Outlook: Where prices are headed and what to expect in terms of appreciation and potential shifts.
  • Interest Rate Predictions: When will rates drop - and will the change be enough to reignite buyer demand?
  • Buyer vs. Seller Power: Will buyers finally gain leverage in today’s market, or will low inventory keep sellers in control?

Track the trends and implement successful tactics!

Tuesday, May 13th
11:00 - 12:00 
Live at PSAR South Service Center
880 Canarios Ct, Chula Vista, CA 91910

Lunch sponsored by:

Phana Par GroupPhana Par Morrison Plus Property Inspections

Danielle Wolter

Fidelity National Home Warranty-pngDebi Levenson

 

Steven Thomas

 

Get to know Steven Thomas

Leveraging his expertise in Quantitative Economics and Decision Sciences, and his extensive background as a REALTOR®, broker, and executive of a multi-office real estate franchise, Steven Thomas delivers a comprehensive report that encapsulates the status of the current and future real estate market.

 

Steven has been quoted by:

Steven Thomas reports on news feeds

Topics: Education, Announcements, Events, Market Information, Industry

Rocking the Rental Housing Industry! Southern California Rental Housing Expo 2025

Posted by Kevin McElroy on Mar 21, 2025 9:00:00 AM

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The SCRH EXPO 2025 showcases the latest trends, technologies, and insights shaping the rental housing market.  This dynamic event offers the following to help you stay competitive in property management and rental housing.

Expert-Led Educational Sessions
Networking
Exhibitor displays featuring tools and resources 
A chance to win multiple prizes!

 
Thursday, May 8th
8:30 AM to 3:00 PM
Town & Country Hotel
 

Special $ 15.00 Discount for PSAR Members!

Use promo code PSAR@EXPO for $15.00 off your registration.

PROFESSIONAL PANEL

1-Mar-19-2025-09-09-48-3053-PM

State of the Apartment Industry
Joshua Ohl, CoStar Group

2-Mar-19-2025-09-09-48-2878-PM

Legislative Update
Molly Kirkland, SCRHA

4-2

Shopping and Improving Your Properties
Lindsay Martinez, Tourus

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Shopping and Improving Your Properties
Ronald Harrington, 29th Street Living

KEYNOTE SPEAKER

5-2

Leveraging AI in Property Management
Kent Langley


Contact Information: Website: www.socalrha.org | Phone: 858.278.8070

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PSAR's Mission is to empower Real Estate Professionals.

Topics: Education, Events, Industry

Expand your Real Estate Business to the International level with omni

Posted by Kevin McElroy on Jan 15, 2025 9:00:00 AM

Global Council business international

This new tool makes it easier than ever to initiate business abroad.

 
Thursday, February 27th
12 PM to 2 PM
PSAR South Service Center
 
Free for PSAR Members! Plus, lunch will be provided.

Step into the international business world with Omni MLS & The Global Council. This exclusive presentation delivers the keys to unlocking endless possibilities beyond the borders of the United States. Get the tools you need to go global!

  • Extensive overview of Omni MLS
  • How to search for properties located beyond the United States
  • How to post properties for sale that you own outside of the United States
  • Have your question(s) ready for a spirited Q&A session after the presentation

Ross BuckIntroducing Ross Buck, an accomplished executive with a passion for bringing transparency to the real estate industry. With an impressive track record spanning over 30 years in both the United States and Mexico, Ross has gained invaluable experience working with renowned Fortune 500 companies. Notably, he has also served as the president of AMPI Rosarito, a testament to his exceptional expertise and leadership in the field. Currently, Ross holds the esteemed position of General Director at OMNI MLS, where his primary objective is to foster connections between the real estate industries in the US and the rest of the world.

 

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PSAR's Mission is to empower Real Estate Professionals

Since 1928, the Pacific Southwest Association of REALTORS® has played a significant role in shaping the history, growth, and development of the Real Estate industry in San Diego County.

 

Topics: Announcements, Events

2025 PSAR Installation Dinner

Posted by PSAR Communication on Sep 19, 2024 3:34:23 PM

Installation 2025

Saturday, November 16th

Cocktail Reception 5:00 to 6:30 p.m.
Dinner 6:30 to 10:00 p.m.
Loews Coronado, 4000 Coronado Bay Road

 
Network with industry influencers, including local elected officials, the esteemed Board of Directors, Committee Chairs, Vice Chairs and Members, CAR, and NAR Directors.

Seating is limited.

                  Tickets                 
Cocktail Attire

Tickets are  $150/person  |  Tables (8 seats) are $1,200/table
Tickets include a champagne toast, wine at each table, and a plated dinner
(Three Course Plated Dinner: Choice of Chicken / Beef / Vegetarian)
 Valet parking is available at a discounted rate of $15

20% off room reservations at Loews

Event Flyer

Sponsorship opportunities and VIP Tables are available!
To view options ~ Click Here

For event questions or to purchase a Sponsorship Package or a Table, please
email: sally@psar.org or call: 619-579-0333

Current Sponsors

newrez - The Phana Par Group
(Master Sponsor)

REALTY Gals
(Wine Sponsor)

VIP Tables

REALTY OF AMERICA                      All in Lending

 

 MainLine Insurance Services                   Sam Calvano Home Loans

 

CRMLS         C21 Affiliated          Mac Printing

Coldwell Banker West               California Preferred Escrow

 

Escrow Network Group            WeLease Property Management

 

Topics: Events, Leadership

YPN Annual Cornhole  Tournament - Baggin N' Braggin

Posted by Kevin McElroy on Aug 1, 2024 12:00:00 PM
YPN Annual Cornhole  Tournament - Baggin N' Braggin

Come and join us for PSAR YPN's Annual Cornhole Tournament! Get ready for friendly competition, flowing drinks, and great company!

Join us for the PSAR YPN Annual Cornhole Tournament on Tuesday, August 20th at BNS Brewing and Distillery in Santee, CA. Whether you're a fierce competitor or a spectator, this action-packed event promises an electrifying atmosphere, delicious food, refreshing drinks, and camaraderie like no other. Don't miss out on unforgettable memories and thrilling moments!

Register and get ready for an adrenaline-pumping experience at the Cornhole Tournament!

All the fun happens on...
Tuesday, August 20th
4:00 pm - 5:15 pm: Registration (and ability to purchase Mulligans)
5:30 pm: Let the Games Begin
Purchase your game ticket today!

TEAM ENTRY: $50

TEAM ENTRY WITH YOUR BRANDED BOARD: $75
(Have a branded board?  Bring it for marketing at the event and in photos) 

SINGLE PLAYER THAT NEEDS A TEAMMATE: $25
(We will pair you up to make a team at the tournament)

Mulligans are $6 for 1 or $15 for 3
(one mulligan per team per game)

A taco truck will be available with GREAT FOOD!

BNS Brewing & Distilling Co.

BNS Brewing and Distillery
10960 Wheatlands Ave, Santee, CA 92071 

THANK YOU TO OUR ANNUAL SPONSORS

Marina Vista Escrow

RanchoTed

All in Lending

Knight-Termite

 

Topics: YPN, Events

Fair Housing Event

Posted by Kevin McElroy on Mar 6, 2024 12:03:31 PM

C.A.R. Communications. Leading the way.

Fair Housing Day

C.A.R.’s Third Annual Fair Housing Day

Next month's free C.A.R. member event provides a single day of education to
help members learn more about California’s expansive and continuously
changing fair housing laws.


Immediately following Fair Housing Day, attendees can take part in the
HAF Casino Night Fundraiser that goes toward our Pathway To Homeownership
Closing Cost Assistance Grant Program.

 

Casino Night


sign up for Fair Housing Daysign up for the fundraiser

We hope you can join us on April 16 in Ontario, CA for these critical conversations
on making the dream of homeownership possible for all Californians. Click here
to register for this free event, the paid optional keynote lunch and
the HAF Casino Night Fundraiser.

past attendees

 Fair Housing Day

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CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® • 525 S. Virgil Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90020
Copyright © 2024, All rights reserved.

 

Topics: Events, Market Information

Annual Meeting, Member appreciation & Happy Hour!

Posted by Communications on Jun 16, 2023 11:14:20 AM

PSAR Appreciates its members! Member Happy Hour!

Friday, June 23rd,  3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
PSAR South Service Center

(FREE - PSAR members ONLY)

RSVP Now!
(If you have trouble with the RSVP call 619-421-7811)

Celebrate your PSAR membership - RSVP by June 22nd! Eat, drink, and connect with one another. Space is limited.

Agenda

Networking, Refreshments: Hors D'oeuvre, Wine, and Beer Served

Association Update

Meet the 2024-2025 candidates for PSAR Board positions.

Discover the secrets of success from a panel of highly successful PSAR REALTORS®

in the current challenging market. The session will be facilitated by Steven Sladek, PSAR REALTOR® of the Year. Don't miss this opportunity to learn from the best!

Expert Speaker Panel

Anthony Manzon, Lisa Ruiz, Lisa Miller-Carnation

Bonus!  Get a FREE professional headshot or new marketing photos from professional photographer Don Anderson.  Dress for success!

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PSAR's mission is to empower real estate professionals.

Since 1928, the Pacific Southwest Association of REALTORS® has played a significant role in shaping the history, growth & development of the Real Estate industry in San Diego Count

Topics: Announcements, Events, Leadership, PSAR Benefits

DAREOKE FOR CHARITY with YPN

Posted by Kevin McElroy on May 2, 2023 9:30:00 AM

DARE-oke for Charity Event

Don't miss out on the fun!

FOOD, DRINKS, NETWORKING, and of course SINGING
🎶 COME AND DAR-E-OKE  🎶

It's ALL for Charity!

Join your Real Estate Community (both Agents and Affiliates) to support a great cause!

We encourage you to come dressed up as your favorite ROCKSTAR or BAND. Rumor has it that there will be prizes for participation.

PLEASE RSVP NOW SO WE CAN GET A HEADCOUNT 

Thursday | May 18th
6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
RSVP NOW!

Eventbrite Registration 

at

McGregor's Bar and Grill
10475 San Diego Mission Road, San Diego, CA, 92108

2022 Dareoke Pictures

SEE ALL THE PICTURES FROM LAST YEAR - DON'T MISS IT THIS YEAR

Here are the rules:

You will be encouraged to DARE someone to sing a song of your choice for $30 or pick your own song and sing for $30. If you choose not to sing when you have been DARED, you can opt-out for $30*.

*A person need only opt-out one time.

(Cash payments are preferred to limit fees for electronic payments.)

Proceeds are going to our charities, Home Start and Humble Design. Both charities encourage and support home ownership in our communities.

Humble Designs
Humble Design
: Changing lives and communities by custom designing and fully furnishing home interiors for individuals, families, and veterans emerging from homelessness. We couldn’t do what we do without our incredible workforce of volunteers and donations. Join us, and be a part of what makes Humble so amazing.

 

Home Start
Home-Start
Your funds will help provide the security deposits, titrated rental assistance, bus transportation passes, gas cards, and grocery or department store gift cards expenses not covered by government funding to help the youth stay housed, make ends meet, travel to work or school, have fresh food, etc. Ultimately you will help them break free from the cycles of homelessness, abuse, poverty, and neglect.

For 50 years, Home Start staff have served on the front lines in the battle to protect vulnerable children from abuse by strengthening families and their communities. To effectively prevent and treat child abuse, they address conditions that put children in risky or abusive situations such as homelessness, hunger, poverty, unsafe neighborhoods, lack of safe/affordable housing, & unemployment. They also focus on individual self-sufficiency and emotional needs to break the cycle of families remaining in poverty or abusive situations.

In any given year, the families, youth, and children Home Start serves are on the brink of crisis or just recovering from extremely challenging circumstances. The added stressors caused by the impact of COVID-19, including the housing crisis, increased domestic violence, and inflation, has been particularly devastating for the low-income families in their care.

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Thank You to our 2023 Annual Sponsors!

Wild Wild Pest ControlKatie Thompson

Rancho Ted Real Estate lending

Rancho Ted

Morrison Plus Property Inspections

Danielle Wolter

Marina Vista Escrow 2023

Jaymee Torres

The Laver Group Crosscountry Mortgage

Dan Laver

Gillz Building Services Inc

Ray Gill

Pacific Southwest Association of Realtors YPN

 

 

Topics: YPN, Events