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 THIS WEEK'S TOP NEWS - Monday, June 4, 2012 

DON'T GET CAUGHT IN A BIND!
Get Training on the New Residential FormsResidential Form Changes Training
The new residential forms will be updated and effective as of July 1st. Join us for one of two complimentary training sessions to:        
  • Understand what the changes are and why they were made
  • Gain insight to serve your clients better
Thursday, June 14  |  Register for One of the Sessions Below
WRAR Office - 1826 Sir Tyler Drive (Ballroom A & B)
Complimentary for All WRAR Members
Instructors: Jerry Panz & Patrice Willetts
*Deadline is Tuesday, June 12 at 5PM.

New Member Orientation Date Changed to August 2
*Originally scheduled for this Friday, June 8

 LOCAL & STATE

Camerons Offer Land Along MLK for Stadium with Strings

Taxpayers Willing to Shoulder Some Stadium Costs, According to Survey

eKEY and Android 4.0.3 Now Compatible
Supra has released a version 1.3.2 of the eKEY application which is compatible with version 4.0.3 of the Android operating system. Please download and install the new Supra eKEY application from the Android Market or Google Play Store. If you have any other questions, please contact suprasupport@fs.utc.com or 877-699-6787.

 UPCOMING EVENTS 

NC FORECLOSURE PREVENTION FUND Client Lost Their Job?
SAVE THEIR HOME!

Join us for a seminar on the
NC FORECLOSURE PREVENTION FUND
. This program helps N.C. Homeowners who are struggling to pay their mortgage due to job loss or other temporary financial hardships that occurred on or after January 1, 2008. Learn about program qualifications and more here.

Wednesday, June 20 - 8:30AM to 9:30AM
The Terraces on Sir Tyler, Ballroom B - 1826 Sir Tyler Drive
Complimentary for All WRAR Members & Guests

*Deadline is Monday, June 18 at 5PM.
Hosted by the WRAR Professional Development Committee

Congressman McIntyre Fundraisers

WILMINGTON: The McCombies invite you to meet Congressman Mike McIntyre on Thursday, August 23rd from 5:30PM to 7:00PM at their home located at 1332 John's Creek Road in Wilmington, NC. The cost to attend is $250 per couple / $150 per individual.

BRUNSWICK: Mr. and Mrs. Walt Eccard invite you to meet Congressman Mike McIntyre on Monday, June 25th from 5:00PM to 7:00PM at their home located at 2152 Arnold Palmer Drive in the Rivers Edge Community in Shallotte, NC. The cost to attend is $250 per couple / $125 per individual.

If you would like to be a sponsor of either fundraiser, the levels are: Diamond:  $2,500 | Platinum: $2,000 | Gold: $1,000 | Silver: $500. Please RSVP to these events via email at mcintyreforcongress@yahoo.com.

U'NIQUE COMMUNITY FUND CHARITY FUNDRAISER 
Womanless Beauty Pageant - Talent & Evening Wear
Please come and support these wonderful men who are willing to participate and help this local non-profit raise money & awareness for mental health in our community and honor Monique K. Parkin 1/2/1986 - 1/2/2012. 
 
Sunday, July 22 - 6:00PM  | CITY STAGE, (Level 5) on Front Street 
Tickets: $15 / $20 - Cash Bar & Raffle Tickets Available 
Judges: Ms. Rhonda Bellamy, Dr. Charles Kays & Mr. Tony Rivenbark
Contact Tanya Wildman 262-7577 or Karen Parkin 262-2560
 
View/Print Entrants Form
 
Dancing with the R's at the 2012 North & South Carolina REALTORĀ® Conference & ExpoDancing with the R's at the 2012 North & South Carolina REALTOR® Conference
Get ready for the dancing, the glamour and the glitter because this year's annual RPAC Fundraiser will be "Dancing with the R's"! The RPAC Trustees will choose five couples to compete in this year's dance competition against the South Carolina Association of REALTORS®. The event will be held on Sunday night, September 9, from 8-10pm. Any dance style from shag to ballroom and even hip-hop will be able to compete. Interested in showing off your moves? Please contact Kristin Miller at kmiller@ncrealtors.org as soon as possible.

 NATIONAL

Pending Home Sales Decline in April but Up Strongly From a Year Ago

Regulator Slows Down on Qualified Mortgage Rule

Home Affordability Pushed Higher as Rates Fall

Gen Y Is Ready to Buy

Short-Sale Process Expected to Speed Up in June

Consumer Confidence Reaches Highest Level in 4 Years
 

 GOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS 

Congress Passes 60-Day Flood Insurance Extension

NCAR Government Affairs Update - June 1, 2012

Wilmington Lawmakers May Try to Extend Film Industry Incentives

New Hanover County Revaluation

House Would Use Money from Mortgage Settlement
to Balance Budget


The Insider Update: House Budget - May 31, 2012

Local Lawmakers Vote Against Toxic Air Program Reform Bill

Beachgoers Respond to Possible Smoking Ban

Sen. Bill Rabon says He Won't Support Redistricting Reform

Coastal N.C. Counties Fighting Sea-Level Rise Prediction

JLF Analysts Focus on Taxpayer Benefits from N.C. House's No-Tax-Hike Budget

 RESOURCES & TOOLS

Low-Cost Kitchen Improvements for Any Home

Webinar: Payoff Mechanics of Reverse Mortgages

Get Free Debt-Dropping Info for Clients

Invest in RPAC & WIN Technology!

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MLS, SUPRA & INFO

GOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS

CONTINUING EDUCATION

DESIGNATION COURSES

UPCOMING EVENTS

COMMITTEE MEETINGS

LUNCHEONS

NEW SUBDIVISIONS

CHARITIES & COMMUNITY

THOUGHTS & PRAYERS

WRAR STAFF

BROKER BREEZE BLOG

Presented by Alpha Mortgage

 

Is Home Ownership Still the American Dream?

Real Estate Agents Inch
Up in Public Opinion


Americans' Perspective on Home Ownership Shifts

Laser Dimension

TIPS OF THE WEEK

 

SELLING BROKERS

When Showing a Home

If you must use bathroom verify that plumbing works; if there is a problem call listing broker!
More Best Practices     

 

SAFETY  

13 Ways to Stay Ahead
of the Bad Guys

Let your office know where you are at all times. Arrange to call your office at a specific time and do it. No excuses.
More Safety Tips  

 

RAPATTONI MLS

It is extremely important to verify that your listings are mapped correctly. Incorrectly mapped listings throw off appraisals, market analysis, statistics, and other parts of the system. To verify your listing's map pin placement, open the revise listing menu and click on Map Pin Placement.  If the green house icon is not located where the property is, simply click and drag it to the correct location and then click the Save button.

 

REALTORS® PROPERTY RESOURCE (RPR)i

What can I get from
RPR for free that would normally have a fee?
  

 

TECHNOLOGY

Spring Defragging - When you defrag the hard drive the computer reorganizes all the files on your hard drive for maximum efficiency. Learn how to "Defrag" your machine to enhance the overall progress of your workday!

 

SUPRA

KeyBox Shackle Will
Not Release?

If you hear the shackle click but the shackle does not release, select "Release Shackle" again and try turning the KeyBox upside down taking the weight of the KeyBox off of the door knob.  It also helps to press in on the shackle while it is releasing.

SAVE THE DATES 2012
 
2012 Annual
Meeting & Election
Thursday, September 20th

Halloween
Masquerade Ball
Friday, October 26th,
7-11PM 
Hosted by the Wilmington REALTORS® Foundation 

4th Quarterly Meeting
& Holiday Luncheon
Wednesday, December 5th


*To view other future membership meetings & event dates, please Click Here.
Location is the WRAR Office at 1826 Sir Tyler Drive unless otherwise noted. All dates
and events are subject to change.

NCAR PARTNER 
Recognition Express 
NCAR members will receive a 5% discount on products purchased from the NCAR catalog. Please Click Here to visit us!  

NAR PARTNER 

Hertz 

REALTORS®, Become Hertz #1 Club Gold® Members - FREE!
Going "Gold" is the fastest way to rent and return a car, and Hertz is waiving the $60 fee for all NAR members. Click Here to learn more!

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