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 TOP NEWS - MONDAY, JUNE 25, 2012

Ashley GarnerPresident's Video Podcast: Watch as your President Ashley Garner discusses the current surge in our local housing market and the two-step process it has taken. Learn how you can help keep this recovery going! Also, please provide your feedback by leaving a comment on the blog post or via email to comm@wrar.com. Let us know of future topics you'd like discussed.
Live MLS Training This Wednesday!
Join us on June 27 from 11am to 1pm for "Ask the Expert with Matt Epstein" who is the National Sales Manager for Rapattoni MLS. He will deliver an engaging training presentation that will cover the benefits of the new MLS tablet platform, how to custom your portal display and much more. Q&A will also follow. Session will be in Ballroom A at The Terraces on Sir Tyler and is complimentary for all MLS Users. Click the link above for full details and to register while seats are still available!

 LOCAL & STATE

Regional Unemployment Rate Rises in May

City: Baseball Stadium Proposal "Not Ripe For Consideration"

Baseball Plans Move Ahead, But Without Flywheel/Trask

Council Moves Forward to Seal Convention Center Hotel Deal

 UPCOMING EVENTS 

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
 
Basic Trust Account Procedures Course is
Coming to the Port City!

This course is designed to instruct bookkeepers, whether licensed or unlicensed, about the Commission's rules pertaining to trust account records, maintenance issues, deposits, creating the "clear audit trail", monthly reconciliations, etc. The Commission only offers this course outside of Raleigh once or twice a year. Four (4) hours of CE elective credit will be awarded for completion of the course.

Wednesday, July 25 - 9:00AM to 1:00PM
Instructor: Bart Allen, NCREC Senior Auditor/Investigator
Tuition: $45 Per Person
Session is limited to 40 participants, scheduled according to the date the registration information is received. Walk-ins will be accepted on a space available basis only. Persons reporting late for class will not be admitted and will forfeit the course fee.
Register Online at www.ncrec.gov or via this 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

Fannie Mae Expresses 'Cautious Optimism' for Housing Market

Fed to Extend Operation Twist Program

FHA Revokes Controversial Credit Dispute Rule

Shadow Inventory Drops to 2008 Lows

Home Building Picks Up in May

Banks Profit from Helping Homeowners Refinance

Investors Find Shortage of REO Bargains

 GOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS 

Perdue Under Pressure to Veto Three Major Bills

HIGHLIGHTS: City of Wilmington Approves 2012-2013 Budget

MEETING: CFEDC's Greenways and Collector Streets is Tomorrow!

Wrightsville Beach Comprehensive Transportation Plan Launched

General Assembly May Close HOA Tax Loophole

Homeowner Protection from HOAs Legislation Update

Sea-Level Rise Plan Draws a Crowd

City Plans to Put Stadium Referendum on November Ballot

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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

 

5 Biggest Mistakes
Home Buyers Make


Fed Weighs Move to
Take Mortgage Rates
Even Lower


President's Video Podcast: Local Market Surging in Two Step Recovery

2013 WRAR Vice President Bio & Video: Sandra Beals

Membership Changes: May 19, 2012 to
June 15, 2012

 

Laser Dimension

TIPS OF THE WEEK

 

SELLING BROKERS

Communication is Key

Schedule appointments realistically. Schedule adequate time to show the property and drive to the next one. Call the listing company or appointment-center about any delays or cancellations.
More Best Practices     

 

SAFETY  

13 Ways to Stay Ahead
of the Bad Guys

If a buyer wants to see houses in an area you perceive as unsafe, don't go.
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

Unauthorized Use of KeyBox
Placing a KeyBox on a property that is not in the MLS will be subject to a fine of not less than $100 and/or suspension as determined by the Board of Directors.

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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