Tuolumne County Association of REALTORS

09/04/2026

We will be closed Monday, September 7th. We will open on Tuesday at normal time. Have a happy and safe long weekend.

09/01/2026

📱 Did you know you can TEXT TCAR Staff?

Yep—it’s the same number you already use to call us! Send us a text at 209-532-3432 and we’ll get back to you during business hours.

Just one more way we’re making it easier for our members to reach us when they need us! 💚

Call us. Text us. Email us. We’re here to help!

08/20/2026

🏔️ Help Shape the Future of Tuolumne County’s Seal & Logo! Tuolumne County is inviting local artists, designers, and community members to help create a new official County seal and logo — and we’d love to see our community get involved!

As Tuolumne County continues to grow and evolve, this is an opportunity to create a visual identity that reflects who we are today while still honoring the history and traditions that make our county special. The County is looking for designs that represent our history, natural beauty, people, cultures, industries, values, and the future of Tuolumne County.

🎨 Have an idea? Submit a design!
📅 Submission Deadline: September 27, 2026 at 11:00 PM
🏛️ Tentative Board of Supervisors Selection: October 20, 2026

TCAR supports the County’s efforts to engage the community in this process and encourages our members and residents to participate. Our County has a rich history — and this is a chance for the community to have a voice in how that story is represented for generations to come.

Learn more about the competition and submission process here:
https://mymotherlode.com/news/local/11041757/tuolumne-county-launches-competition-to-create-new-official-seal-and-logo.html

What would you like to see represented in a new Tuolumne County seal? 🌲🏔️☀️

Tuolumne County Invites Community to Design New Official County Seal and Logo

SONORA, Calif. — The Tuolumne County Board of Supervisors is inviting artists, designers, and community members to help shape the County's future by participating in a Community Design Competition to create a new official County seal and logo.

The selected designs will become Tuolumne County's permanent visual identity, representing the County's history, heritage, values, natural beauty, and future for generations to come.

The recent 175th Anniversary celebration of the County and the Nation's 250th Anniversary milestones inspired the Board to create a new official seal and logo that better reflect today's Tuolumne County while honoring its rich history and heritage. Through this competition, the Board is seeking a new official seal and logo that celebrate the unique character of Tuolumne County and create a cohesive visual identity for the future.

Participants are asked to submit concepts for both an official County seal and a County logo that share a common visual identity. Designs should be meaningful, timeless, and easily recognizable, while reflecting Tuolumne County's geography, industry, people, and spirit.

Entries must be received either electronically or delivered by Sunday, August 30, 2026, at 11:00 p.m. A steering committee of community members will review submissions and recommend finalists to the Board of Supervisors, who will make the final selection at the end of September.

Complete competition guidelines and submission instructions are available here:
https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/tuolumnecountyca/projects/286909

For more information, contact Liz Peterson in the Tuolumne County Administrator's Office at (209) 533-6396 or email her at [email protected]

08/17/2026

🌶️🔥 CALLING ALL CHILI COOKS! 🔥🌶️

Can you make a mean pot of chili? Think your secret recipe has what it takes? We need MORE TEAMS for the Chili Cook-Off at TCAR’s 2nd Annual Heat Street Showdown!

And guess what? IT’S FREE TO ENTER! 🙌

📅 Sunday, September 13, 2026
⏰ 9 AM – 3 PM
📍 West Side Memorial Park, Tuolumne

Grab your friends, family, coworkers, or office and put together a team! Come have some fun, show off your chili-making skills, and help us make this year’s cook-off a great one. 🌶️🏆

Even better, all proceeds from the Heat Street Showdown benefit the Youth Sports Foundation of Tuolumne County! ❤️

🔥 We need more chili teams, so sign up and help us spread the word!

👉 Register to cook chili for FREE:
Register Your Chili Team

Who makes the BEST chili in Tuolumne County? 👀 Tag them below — it’s time for them to prove it! 🌶️🔥

08/04/2026

☕ Coffee lovers, bakers, and local cafés—we're looking for YOU! 🥐

Start the day at one of Tuolumne County's biggest community events! The 2nd Annual Heat Street Showdown is looking for one coffee vendor and one bakery/pastry vendor to help fuel attendees before the festivities begin.

✨ Why participate?
🚗 Hundreds of attendees arriving before the car show begins
☕ Coffee service from 7:30 AM–11:00 AM
🥐 Showcase your business to the community and car enthusiasts
❤️ Support a great cause—all proceeds benefit the Youth Sports Foundation of Tuolumne County

📅 Sunday, September 13, 2026
🕘 Event: 9:00 AM–3:00 PM
📍 West Side Memorial Park, Tuolumne

⚠️ Limited availability! We're accepting 1 coffee vendor and 1 bakery/pastry vendor, so don't wait!

📲 Scan the QR code on the flyer or contact Danelle Rodgers at (209) 743-4226 to reserve your spot.

Please help us spread the word by sharing this post and tagging your favorite local coffee shops and bakeries! ☕🥐🚗🔥

Filling in the last-minute details that will make our show amazing….

08/04/2026

🏠 Looking for a rental? Don't let scammers take advantage of you.

Fake rental listings are becoming more convincing, using real photos and property details to trick unsuspecting renters. If a deal seems too good to be true or you're being pressured to send money before seeing the property, take a step back.

Always verify the listing, tour the property when possible, confirm who owns or manages it, and never send money before doing your homework.

A REALTOR® can help you recognize red flags and protect yourself from costly scams.

Learn more about the latest rental scams and how to stay safe: on.car.org/4yPVl8p

08/03/2026

📢 Our Summer Contract Series continues tomorrow!

Join us as Cal Fire's Kyle Potter discusses Fire Inspections and answers your questions during a live Q&A. Then, C.A.R. Certified Contract Instructor Tatum Estes will walk through the Fire Hardening & Defensible Space (FHDS) Disclosure form and what REALTORS® need to know.

📅 Rescheduled Classes:
✅ AVIDS & Disclosures – Tuesday, August 11 | 11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
✅ Contracts – Tuesday, August 18 | 11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

📍 Both classes will be held in the TCAR Conference Room.

Be sure to check out the updated flyer for the full schedule. We look forward to seeing you tomorrow and throughout the rest of the Summer Contract Series! ☀️🏡

07/24/2026

🏡 Thinking about selling your home? Before you start tackling every repair on your list, it pays to know which projects will have the biggest impact.

Some updates can help your home stand out and attract buyers, while others may not be worth the time or expense. The key is focusing on repairs that improve safety, functionality, and first impressions.

Before you invest in last-minute projects, check out this helpful guide to prioritize your repairs and get your home market-ready:

👉 https://lookforther.realtor/sell/preparing-your-home-to-sell/how-to-prioritize-repairs-before-selling-a-house/

A local REALTOR® can also help you determine which improvements are likely to provide the best return in today's market—potentially saving you time and money.

07/24/2026

🏡 Your home is more than just a place to live—it's one of the most powerful ways to build long-term wealth.

Every mortgage payment, home improvement, and increase in your home's value can help grow your equity over time. Understanding how equity works can help you make smarter financial decisions, whether you're a first-time homeowner or you've owned your home for years.

Curious how to build equity faster and make the most of your investment? Check out this helpful article from the Look for the R campaign:

👉 https://lookforther.realtor/your-money/what-homeowners-should-know-about-how-to-build-equity-in-a-home/

Have questions about your home's value or how much equity you may have? Reach out to a local REALTOR®—we're here to help you navigate every stage of homeownership.

07/23/2026

🎉 Congratulations to Our 2027 TCAR Board of Directors! 🎉

Please join us in congratulating our newly elected leaders who will help guide the Tuolumne County Association of REALTORS® in 2027!

👏 President-Elect: Tatum Estes
👏 Directors: Terri Allison & Stacy Siville

They will join:
• Sam Segerstrom – President
• Jody Federigi – Immediate Past President
• Judy Austin – Treasurer
• Jolene Meyer – Director
• Janina Campbell – Director
• Cathy Moss-Nakamura – Director

Thank you to everyone who participated in this year's election, and congratulations to our newly elected Board members! We appreciate your willingness to serve and your commitment to strengthening our Association and supporting REALTORS® throughout Tuolumne County.

We look forward to an exciting 2027 under the leadership of this outstanding group of volunteer leaders. Please join us in welcoming and congratulating them! 🎉👏💙