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 TOP NEWS - MONDAY, JUNE 18, 2012

Local Home Sales Stats for May 2012
Click the above link to view all of the latest local residential market statistics based upon data pulled from your MLS on June 12, 2012.

Local Home Sales Stats for May 2012

  Related Media Coverage:
  StarNews: Wilmington-Area Home Sales Jumped in May

Recruiting/Certifying Committee Report
  • Vice President: Sandy Beals
  • 3-Year Directors:  Don Harris and Ryan Crecelius
These REALTORS® will be seated on the 2013 Boards of Directors.

 LOCAL & STATE

Foreclosures in N.C. Surge Nearly 20% from 2011




Board of Director Meeting Minutes


 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

HomePath.com HomePath.com Training Seminar
Join us for light breakfast and a complete overview of the entire HomePath.com program as it relates to Fannie Mae's brand for REO homes, financing initiatives and offer submissions. Participants will receive an insider's view of how and why the HomePath program was rolled out and how it affects their business. Presentation will last 30 minutes with 30 minutes of Q&A to follow.

Wednesday, June 27 - 9:00AM to 10:00AM
Complimentary for All WRAR Members
Instructor: Clinton Howlett Jr., Century 21 Brock & Associates

*Deadline is Tuesday, June 26 at 12PM.

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

Signs of the Pending 'Foreclosure Wave' Emerge

Median List Prices Bounce Back

Foreclosures Account for 26 Percent of Home Sales

Inventory of For-Sale Homes Falls 20% from Year Ago

FHA Hopes Bulk Sales Will Curb Foreclosures

Record Low Rates Inaccessible to Many

Median Household Wealth Takes Big Dip

 GOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS 

NC REALTORS® Government Affairs Update 06/18/12

NCAR Take Action Now: Broker Price Opinions

With Eye on Congress, Rouzer Reaches Out to Coast

Short Session of General Assembly Winding Down

State Budgets Leave Out Money for Sand

Group to Discuss New Mixed-Use Zone This Week

Tax Provision Aims to Add Jobs in Wilmington

Carolina Beach Could Lose Sales Tax Revenue

Bill Would Set Term Limits, Stretch State Elections
to Every Four Years


N.C. Becomes an Early Presidential Battleground

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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

 

Study: 4 Million Homes at Risk for Hurricane Damage

2013 WRAR Director Bio & Video: Ryan Crecelius

Should New Cellphone Data Plans Have You Worried?

Home Buyers Find Market Isn't What They Expected

 

Laser Dimension

TIPS OF THE WEEK

 

SELLING BROKERS

Communication is Key

Remember that having a home on the market may not always be an enjoyable experience; therefore, please extend every courtesy and consideration to each seller.
More Best Practices     

 

SAFETY  

13 Ways to Stay Ahead
of the Bad Guys

Know the sales area. Preview the property. Meet the buyers at your office, where they can be seen by your co-workers. Then travel separately to the property: Don't feel obligated to act as a chauffeur.
More Safety Tips  

 

RAPATTONI MLS

Did you know you can use your PDA with Rapattoni MLS? More Details!  

 

REALTORS® PROPERTY RESOURCE (RPR)i

Contrary to popular belief, APN and MLS numbers are not the same - Learn More.

 

TECHNOLOGY

The number of megapixels does not determine a camera's picture quality; that's a marketing myth - Learn More.  

 

SUPRA

KeyBox Has Been Stolen?
If a KeyBox is stolen, then it must be reported immediately to the MLS.  You will not be charged for the KeyBox as long as a copy of the police report is provided to MLS staff within one week of initial notice.  If a police report is not provided, the fine shall be the same as for a lost KeyBox.

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

Halloween
Masquerade Ball
Friday, October 26, 7-11PM

Hosted by the Wilmington REALTORS® Foundation
 

4th Quarterly Meeting
& Holiday Luncheon
Wednesday, December 5


*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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