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Women's Council of Realtors Long Beach

We are a network of successful REALTORS®🏡 , 𝙖𝙙𝙫𝙖𝙣𝙘𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙬𝙤𝙢𝙚𝙣 𝙖𝙨 𝙗𝙪𝙨𝙞𝙣𝙚𝙨𝙨 𝙡𝙚𝙖𝙙𝙚𝙧𝙨🏆in the industry and in the communities we serve.💙💛

WHO WE ARE: We are... ESTABLISHED as a reliable source of knowledge, COMMITTED... to the personal and professional success of our members, TRUSTED...by professional REALTORS® for more than 60 years.

09/15/2026

Come for the ambiance, stay for the vibes! ✨🌮

THE EARLY BIRD SPECIAL ENDS TOMORROW! ⏰🎟️

🌮 Taco Tuesday + New Construction = Let’s Taco ’Bout New Construction 🏗️

Whether your client is building on their own lot or purchasing in a new construction community, this is a conversation REALTORS®, lenders, escrow, title, and real estate professionals need to be part of.

Come ready to learn, connect, grow and yes, enjoy some tacos while you’re at it. 🌮

Event details and description:

🗓️ Tuesday, 9/29/2026 | 🕛12 PM
📍 Acapulco Long Beach
🎟️ $35

🔗 Get your tickets: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/lets-taco-bout-new-construction

Join us for an informative and hands-on look at From Blueprint to Homeowner: What REALTORS® Need to Know to Guide Clients Through the Building Process.

From permits and planning to financing, construction and closing, we’ll break down the new-construction journey so REALTORS® can better understand the process and confidently guide their clients every step of the way.

We’ll explore:
🌮 From Dream to Dirt: What clients should consider when building from the ground up.
🌮 Finding the Right Property: What REALTORS® should look for when identifying land or a property suitable for new construction.
🌮 Permits & Approvals: Understanding the permitting process, required approvals, and who is responsible for what.
🌮 Understanding the Construction Process: From architectural plans and design to breaking ground, inspections, and completion.
🌮 Financing the Build: What REALTORS® should know about financing new construction and questions clients should ask their lender.
🌮 Building the Right Team: Understanding the roles of the architect, contractor, lender, city/county, and other professionals.
🌮 Where REALTORS® Fit In: Most importantly, how you can remain a valuable resource and help your clients navigate the journey from blueprint to keys. 🔑

Meet our featured speaker and sponsor.

Speaker: Ratana Castillo is the proud owner of Castillo Engineering and Construction. Learn more. ➡️🔗 https://castilloengr.com/

Sponsor: Ashley Birdsall is a proud woman-owned business owner and the heart behind Floor Coverings International of Long Beach. Learn more. ➡️ 🔗https://floorcoveringsinternational.com/locations/us/ca/long-beach/

Also, thank you to the Port of Long Beach for being one of our sponsors!

🗣️ Early bird tickets end tomorrow! Grab yours and tag a friend who needs to be in the room.

09/11/2026

🌮 Pull Up a Chair 🪑 and Officially Meet Our Featured Speaker! 🏗️

Ratana Castillo is the proud owner of Castillo Engineering and Construction, a company specializing in demolition, general contracting, and remodeling services.

As a real estate professional, Ratana brings a diverse range of expertise to those she serves. Her knowledge and experience across both real estate and construction make her a valuable resource.

We’re looking forward to learning from Ratana, connecting with our guests, and having an incredible conversation about new construction.

🏗️ Whether your client is building on their own lot or purchasing in a new construction community, this is a conversation REALTORS®, lenders, escrow, title, and other real estate professionals need to be part of.

Join us for an informative and hands-on look at From Blueprint to Homeowner: What REALTORS® Need to Know to Guide Clients Through the Building Process.

From permits and planning to financing, construction and closing, we’ll break down the new-construction journey so REALTORS® can better understand the process and confidently guide their clients every step of the way.

Save the date and come ready to learn, connect, and grow! 🌮🏠

🌮 Taco Tuesday + New Construction = Let’s taco ’bout it!

🗓️ Tuesday, 9/29/2026 | 🕛 12 PM
📍 Acapulco Long Beach
🎟️ $35
🔗 https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/lets-taco-bout-new-construction
🗣️ Get your early bird tickets 🎟️ and tag a friend who needs to be in the room!

Our strategic partners are a vital part of bringing our vision and programming to life. Connect with them at our event and/or explore their businesses and services by visiting the link in bio.

• Platinum Partner -
JMJ Financial: The Thibodeau Group
• Hoarder Homes
• Carter & Carter
• myNHD
• My Favorite Notary
• The Mortgage Solution
• The MH Trainer

09/09/2026

Meet our Sponsor Ashley Birdsall:

Ashley Birdsall is a proud woman-owned business owner and the heart behind Floor Coverings International of Long Beach. A Long Beach local, she lives in the city with her husband and their two sons.

FCI Floors is a full-service, concierge-style flooring company specializing in high-quality materials and expert installation of all types — from hardwood installation and refinishing to carpet, laminate, luxury vinyl, tile, stone, and commercial flooring. What sets FCI apart is their mobile showroom, bringing over 3,000 flooring samples directly to the customer’s home or job site for a truly convenient, personalized experience.

Known for exceptional service and craftsmanship, FCI has been voted Best of Long Beach three years running and has become a trusted go-to resource for real estate agents throughout Orange and LA counties.

Ashley is passionate about helping agents and their clients transform spaces with flooring that adds real value.

Website:
https://floorcoveringsinternational.com/locations/us/ca/long-beach/

Event details. ⬇️

We’ll explore:
🌮 From Dream to Dirt: What clients should consider when building from the ground up.
🌮 Finding the Right Property: What REALTORS® should look for when identifying land or a property suitable for new construction.
🌮 Permits & Approvals: Understanding the permitting process, required approvals, and who is responsible for what.
🌮 Understanding the Construction Process: From architectural plans and design to breaking ground, inspections, and completion.
🌮 Financing the Build: What REALTORS® should know about financing new construction and questions clients should ask their lender.
🌮 Building the Right Team: Understanding the roles of the architect, contractor, lender, city/county, and other professionals.
🌮 Where REALTORS® Fit In: Most importantly, how you can remain a valuable resource and help your clients navigate the journey from blueprint to keys. 🔑

🏗️ Whether your client is building on their own lot or purchasing in a new construction community, this is a conversation REALTORS®, lenders, escrow, title, and other real estate professionals need to be part of.

🌮 Taco Tuesday + New Construction = Let’s taco ’bout it!

Save the date and come ready to learn, connect, and grow! 🌮🏠

🗓️ Tuesday, 9/29/2026 🕛 12pm
📍Acapulco Long Beach
🔗 https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/lets-taco-bout-new-construction
🗣️ Get your early bird tickets 🎟️ and tag a friend who needs to be in the room

09/07/2026

🇺🇸✨ Happy Labor Day from the Women’s Council of REALTORS® Long Beach! 💙💛

Today, we celebrate the hard work, dedication, and contributions of those who help build stronger communities every day. Whether you’re helping clients find their dream home, building new opportunities, or creating spaces where families can grow, your work makes a difference!

And speaking of building... 🏗️🌮

Don’t forget to join us for our upcoming Let’s Taco ’Bout New Construction event! This will be an opportunity to connect, learn, and gain valuable insight into the world of new construction.

🔥 Early Bird pricing is available now! Take advantage while you can!

🗓️ Tuesday, 9/29/2026 🕛 12-2pm
📍Acapulco Long Beach
🎟️ $35
🔗 https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/lets-taco-bout-new-construction

🗣️ Tag a friend who needs to be in the room

We can’t wait to connect, collaborate, and grow with you!

Our strategic partners are a vital part of bringing our vision and programming to life. Thank you for your support. Please connect with them at this event and see our link in bio as well.

• Platinum Partner -
JMJ Financial: The Thibodeau Group
• Hoarder Homes
• Carter & Carter
• myNHD
• My Favorite Notary
• The Mortgage Solution
• The MH Trainer

09/02/2026

✨ Please join us in welcoming our newest member, Ratana Castillo! ✨

We are excited to introduce Ratana to our community! As a real estate professional, Ratana specializes in working with Investors, Residential Clients, Sellers, and Buyers, bringing a diverse range of expertise to those she serves.
In addition to her real estate career, Ratana is also the proud owner of Castillo Engineering Castillo Engineering & Const and Construction, a company specializing in demolition, general contracting, and remodeling services.

Her knowledge and experience across both real estate and construction make her a valuable resource and a wonderful addition to our network.
Welcome, Ratana! We are excited to have you as part of the family and look forward to connecting, collaborating, and growing together!

🤩 Fun Fact: Ratana became a member after committing to be a featured speaker for our upcoming Let’s Taco ’Bout New Construction event! 🌮🏗️
Talk about a full-circle moment! 🔄✨
This is the power of Women’s Council! 💙💛

Want to become a member?
Visit the link in our profile or go to WCR.org and select “Long Beach” to find our network. You can also DM us “JOIN” and we’ll get you started!

08/31/2026

🌮 LET’S TACO ’BOUT NEW CONSTRUCTION! 🏗️

Get your early bird tickets!

Featured Speaker: Ratana Castillo of Castillo Engineering & Const

What better way to celebrate Taco Tuesday than by talking NEW CONSTRUCTION with our newest member ?! 🌮🏠

We invited Ratana Castillo to speak at our event, and she ended up joining our organization afterwards! Talk about a win! 🎉

Join us for an informative and hands-on look at From Blueprint to Homeowner: What REALTORS® Need to Know to Guide Clients Through the Building Process.

From permits and planning to financing, construction and closing, we’ll break down the new-construction journey so REALTORS® can better understand the process and confidently guide their clients every step of the way.

We’ll explore:
🌮 From Dream to Dirt: What clients should consider when building from the ground up.
🌮 Finding the Right Property: What REALTORS® should look for when identifying land or a property suitable for new construction.
🌮 Permits & Approvals: Understanding the permitting process, required approvals, and who is responsible for what.
🌮 Understanding the Construction Process: From architectural plans and design to breaking ground, inspections, and completion.
🌮 Financing the Build: What REALTORS® should know about financing new construction and questions clients should ask their lender.
🌮 Building the Right Team: Understanding the roles of the architect, contractor, lender, city/county, and other professionals.
🌮 Where REALTORS® Fit In: Most importantly, how you can remain a valuable resource and help your clients navigate the journey from blueprint to keys. 🔑

🏗️ Whether your client is building on their own lot or purchasing in a new construction community, this is a conversation REALTORS®, lenders, escrow, title, and other real estate professionals need to be part of.

🌮 Taco Tuesday + New Construction = Let’s taco ’bout it!

Save the date and come ready to learn, connect, and grow! 🌮🏠

🗓️ Tuesday, 9/29/2026 🕛 12pm
📍Long Beach
🔗 https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/lets-taco-bout-new-construction
🗣️ Tag a friend who needs to be in the room

Our strategic partners are a vital part of bringing our vision and programming to life. Thank you for your support. Please connect with them at this event and see our link in bio as well.

08/27/2026

✨Meet our newest member Elissa Forsyth✨

Elissa connected with us when attending our Soar into Leadership event, and we’re thrilled to welcome her as one of our newest members.

Elissa is a dedicated REALTOR® with HomeSmart Evergreen Realty, passionate about helping clients navigate one of life’s biggest decisions with confidence. She specializes in guiding first-time homebuyers and helping clients build wealth through real estate investment.

With extensive industry experience and a genuine passion for what she does, Elissa is committed to making the home-buying process as smooth, stress-free, and rewarding as possible. Her goal is simple: to help every client find the right home or investment while feeling supported every step of the way.

Want to become a member? 💙💛
Visit the link in our profile or go to WCR.org and select “Long Beach” to find our network.

08/26/2026

✨Meet Our Newest Member ✨

Yolanda Washington is a dedicated REALTOR®, real estate broker, community advocate, and industry leader committed to homeownership, professional development, diversity, and expanding opportunities within the real estate profession.

As Broker/Owner of Side-by-Side Real Estate Service, Yolanda brings extensive experience in real estate sales, brokerage, and property management, giving her firsthand insight into the opportunities and challenges facing homeowners, buyers, sellers, professionals, and underserved communities.

Yolanda has held numerous leadership roles within the REALTOR® community, including serving as President of the Los Angeles Southwest Association of REALTORS® (LASAOR) in 2014 and 2024. At the California Association of REALTORS® (C.A.R.), she has served in various leadership and committee roles, including Diversity, Homeownership Housing, Professional Development & Education, the C.A.R. Scholarship Foundation, and REimagine! Conference & Expo. She also served as a 2024 Association President Director, was selected for the inaugural 2025 C.A.R. Leadership Academy, and in 2026 was appointed a CREPAC Trustee.

Yolanda is also deeply committed to multicultural leadership through the California Association of Black Real Estate Professionals (CABREP), where she has served as Treasurer and Program Chair, supporting education, partnerships, networking, member benefits, and initiatives that advance the organization’s mission.

Beyond real estate, Yolanda serves families as a Community Service Counselor and Pre-Need Family Counselor, helping individuals make informed decisions during important and challenging times.

Throughout her career, Yolanda has championed fair housing, diversity, equity, inclusion, education, homeownership, advocacy, and professional development. Her leadership philosophy is rooted in service, inclusion, collaboration, and creating pathways for the next generation of real estate professionals, homeowners, and community leaders to succeed.

Want to become a member? 💙💛
Visit the link in our profile or go to WCR.org and select “Long Beach” to find our network.

08/25/2026

Member Spotlight: Ashley Tarlton 🌟

We’re excited to shine the spotlight on Ashley Tarlton, a dedicated mortgage professional with the All in Lending Team of Clear Mortgage Capital. She is passionate about helping clients turn their homeownership and investment goals into reality.

Ashley has connected with us through our events and has now decided to take the next step by officially becoming a member.

Ashley guides clients through a variety of loan options, including FHA, Conventional, VA, and Non-QM loans, with a special focus on first-time homebuyers, current homeowners, and real estate investors.

Her expertise extends beyond simply securing a mortgage. Ashley focuses on multi-unit properties and long-term wealth-building strategies, helping clients explore opportunities that can support their financial goals for years to come.

With a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, with a concentration in Finance, from California State University–Long Beach, Ashley brings a strong financial foundation and personalized approach to every client relationship.

Her philosophy says it all:

“A Dream. A Goal. A Mortgage Plan.”

Ashley’s mission is to demystify the home-buying process, provide personalized strategies, and empower every client to make confident decisions along the way.

Join us in celebrating Ashley Tarlton and the knowledge, dedication, and heart she brings to the mortgage industry! 🏡✨

Member Spotlight: Ashley Tarlton 🌟

We’re excited to shine the spotlight on Ashley Tarlton, a dedicated mortgage professional with the All in Lending Team of Clear Mortgage Capital. She is passionate about helping clients turn their homeownership and investment goals into reality.

Ashley has connected with us through our events and has now decided to take the next step by officially becoming a member.

Ashley guides clients through a variety of loan options, including FHA, Conventional, VA, and Non-QM loans, with a special focus on first-time homebuyers, current homeowners, and real estate investors.

Her expertise extends beyond simply securing a mortgage. Ashley focuses on multi-unit properties and long-term wealth-building strategies, helping clients explore opportunities that can support their financial goals for years to come.

With a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, with a concentration in Finance, from California State University Long Beach, Ashley brings a strong financial foundation and personalized approach to every client relationship.

Her philosophy says it all:

“A Dream. A Goal. A Mortgage Plan.”

Ashley’s mission is to demystify the home-buying process, provide personalized strategies, and empower every client to make confident decisions along the way.

Join us in celebrating Ashley Tarlton and the knowledge, dedication, and heart she brings to the mortgage industry! 🏡✨

Want to become a member? 💙💛
Visit the link in our profile or go to WCR.org and select “Long Beach” to find our network.

08/24/2026

✨Meet Keren Melendez✨

We’re excited to welcome Keren Melendez as the newest member of our team! We’re so happy to finally share a formal announcement and member spotlight for Keren! Keren first connected with us by attending one of our events, and we’re thrilled to officially recognize and welcome her as one of our newest members.

A multilingual Project Manager serving Southern California, Keren brings a uniquely diverse background spanning real estate, construction, project management, and legal services. Her expertise includes residential and commercial construction, green development, rehabs, remodels, and ground-up builds.

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Before becoming a Licensed Realtor, Keren worked as a Paralegal before transitioning into Project Management with a successful, multibillion-dollar real estate consulting firm in Downtown Los Angeles. This experience has given her a rare and highly valuable perspective on the many moving parts involved in real estate and development projects.

Keren has also cultivated an extensive network of licensed, trusted, and highly skilled professionals, allowing her to connect clients with the right resources to assess, manage, and execute projects from start to finish.

With her multilingual capabilities, project-management expertise, real estate knowledge, and deep professional network, Keren brings a level of versatility and insight that truly sets her apart.

Please join us in welcoming Keren Melendez to the team!

Want to become a member? 💙💛
Visit the link in our profile or go to WCR.org and select “Long Beach” to find our network.

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Monday	9am - 8pm
Tuesday	9am - 8pm
Wednesday	9am - 8pm
Thursday	9am - 8pm
Friday	9am - 8pm
Saturday	9am - 8pm
Sunday	9am - 7pm

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