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 toppageYour Internal News Broadcast                      November 1, 2010

RAAR MLS    PUBLICATION ARCHIVES     STAFF         LEADERSHIP       IAR         NAR

 

 CONTENTS OF THIS ISSUE

UPCOMING EVENTS

 

Tax Strategies Seminar

November 15

1:00pm - 3:00pm


Business Luncheon 
November 16
Giovanni's

November 27

  

GRI Institute

Nov 29-Dec 2

Bloomington


December 9
5:00-7:00pm


COMMITTEE
MEETINGS

RPAC
November 2
12:00pm

Affordable/Fairhousing
November 4
9:30am

Holiday Open House
Task Force
November 4
11:00am

Governmental Affairs
November 9
1:00pm

Boot Camp
November 11
9:00am

Education
November 17
1:00pm

C&I
November 17
3:00pm 
 
BOD 
November 18
3:00pm

Communications
December 6
12:00pm
REMINDER 


Association Closed   November 25 & 26

 

WEBINAR

 IAR Webinar
Foreclosure Moratorium

Home Giveaway

Photo Album 


Home Giveaway

Open House

 

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HUDNew HUD Bidding Site 


HUD has entered into Phase 3 of its bidding Process. Three new marketing contractors have been appointed for Illinois- PEMCO, OFORI and HOMETELLOS. There is a new bidding site, www.hudhomestore.com, in which brokers will need to register and check their NAIDS#'s. The Association will be offering training on the recent changes in the near future. Stay posted.

APP Tell Us About Your Favorite APP

 
The Communications Committee would like your input in regards to what phone apps you utilize that you have found to be beneficial to your real estate business and why. They would like to feature those in the December Grapevine publication. Please e-mail your suggestions to jackie@rockfordarearealtors.org.
 
  
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Feeincrease Loan Inspection Fee Increase

 
The Winnebago County Health Department advises that effective October 1, 2010, the Loan Inspection Fee for Well and Septic inspections increased from $154 to $160.00. 
  
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GreenNot Too Late to Register

   

    Business Luncheon

   Tuesday, November 16

   Giovanni's Restaurant

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Paul Green 


Rockford Area Realtors are very fortunate to have the opportunity to have Paul Green, author, political satirist and Director of Policy at Roosevelt University, as its guest speaker at the November 16th Business Luncheon.

 

  • Hear the humorous side of the results of the November election
  • Learn some insight into the future of the political world
  • Participate in recognizing the "Committee of the Year" and the Individual of the Year"
  • Network with your business peers 
                                   Register Today!

 

                    

 

loansSMALL BUSINESS LOANS VIDEO 
 

Real estate professionals, as small businesses, can apply for loans under a new $30 billion loan fund and help their commercial clients get financing. The new law includes tax breaks and improvements to SBA loan programs. 

  

Listen to Video for More 

 
livebigLIVEBIG WEEKEND LIVING TOUR 
   Saturday, November 27th
   11:30am-2:00pm

Gini Gregory, local historian, will be providing a guided tour of several local living developments located in downtown as well as throughout the city. The bus will leave from the Radisson at 11:30am, location of the 4th Annual Jobapalooza event which attracts young professionals and entry level career minded people to the Rockford area. Lofts, apartments, condos and many live/work spaces will be featured.

For more information contact Melissa Miller at (815)978-6125 or visit them on Facebook.
 
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taxTax Strategies Seminar

   Back by Popular Demand!

    Monday, November 15  
     1:00-3:00pm

  

   Kelly Clark, Bradford and Company, will give you free 

   advice on how to put more tax dollars back into your

   pocket. This two hour session will provide you with the

   tools needed to increase your spendable income.

 

   Register Today

 
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punchHoliday Punch Party in Toyland

   Thursday, December 9  
    5:00- 7:00pm

 

Save the Date! This year's holiday party will be sensational. Back by popular demand....punch...punch...and more punch! This year's event will be celebrated in Toyland. Participants are encouraged to bring a toy to be donated to Toys for Tots. Over $300 in door prizes will be awarded.

Mark the date on your calendar today! 

 

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