DOBI Issues Bulletin on Real Estate Licenses
On April 7, 2011, the New Jersey Department of Banking and Insurance (DOBI) issued Bulletin 11-07 to inform all real estate licensees in New Jersey that as of April 5, 2011, DOBI has delayed issuing paper licenses as they are upgrading their systems in anticipation of the new referral license category taking effect on July 1, 2011. This delay affects all paper license renewals, applications for initial licensure, transfers, reinstatements, names, changes, etc. Read more...
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April Education Program - Wednesday, April 27 at 8:30am
Safety, Security and Maintaining Your Professionalism on
Social Media
Presented by: Amy Chorew
Amy shows agents how social media and multi-media tools are an effective way to capture today's buyers and sellers.
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As of April 18, 2011, FHA Mortgage Loans Will Cost More
The FHA Commissioner, David H. Stevens, announced changes to affect FHA Mortgage Loans assigned case numbers on or after April 18, 2011. These changes will affect monthly mortgage payments and mortgage qualifying! See more at:
3.31.11_FHA_Changes.pdf
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Monday, April 18, 2011 is Tax Day
Monday, April 18, 2011 is the due date for Federal Income Tax Returns and the due date for State Income Tax Returns! |
Passover Begins at Sundown on Monday, April 18, 2011 |
Scams Continue on Craigslist
There continues to be rental scams and unauthorized postings on Craigslist. To report a scam go to:
Below is information taken from Craigslist's website.
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Showing Homes to Buyers
All Realtors� have a common practice that before showing a home, you have the buyer's name and phone number. If the buyer brings a contractor to the showing and the buyer wants to leave you with the contractor so they can get an estimate, you should be wary since you are there to show the home to prospective buyers; not let contractors into homes to get estimates, unless the seller has previously agreed.
As always, NEVER MEET A BUYER AT A VACANT HOME ALONE! |
Only 13 Seats Left on the Bus Trip to AC RPAC Fundraiser!
PAY $30 AND GET BACK $30 - COST = $0
RPAC FUNDRAISER - Come join us on the Bus Trip to Atlantic City (RPAC Fundraiser) on May 19, 2011! Visit the casinos; shop the outlet stores; or enjoy a walk on the beach without making the long drive. There are only 56 seats on the bus so register NOW!
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Day at the Races - Friday, June 17, 2011
RPAC FUNDRAISER
DATE: Friday, June 17, 2011
TIME: 11:30am -The first race's post time is 12:50pm. Races conclude at approximately 4:30pm.
PLACE: Monmouth Park Racetrack (www.monmouthpark.com)
175 Oceanport Ave., Oceanport, NJ 07757
Grandstand Picnic Area (enter through Grandstand Train Gate)
COST: $30.00 per person - Price includes: Admission to park, program, pen and picnic. Parking not included in cost: $2 for general parking
Money collected for the ticket sales will be forwarded to the Realtors Political Action Committee (RPAC).
SPONSORS: Kara Kukfa of RIVER EDGE TITLE AGENCY
Kenneth M. Kukfa - ATTORNEY AT LAW
Brian Prinsell of HOMES AND LAND MAGAZINE
For registration and directions to the Park, click: A Day At The Races |
MCAR Committees
The Middlesex County Association of Realtors Commitees have been formed. If you want to check to see if you are on a current committee, go to our website www.middlesexrealtor.com and click on Committees on the left hand column. Then click on the committee to see the list of members of that committee. |
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REMINDER: APRIL IS FAIR HOUSING MONTH
REALTOR� members pledge to adhere to a strict Code of Ethics, which obliges REALTORS� to conduct business fairly and ethically. This echoes strong support for fair housing throughout the REALTOR� organization. In New Jersey, the Law Against Discrimination (LAD) prohibits discrimination when selling or renting property. The law applies to owners, agents, employees and brokers and makes it unlawful to refuse to rent, show or sell property based upon a person's race, creed, color, national origin, nationality, ancestry, marital status, domestic partnership status, familial status, gender indentity or expression, affectional or sexual orientation, sex, or mental and physical disability, including AIDS and HIV-related illness. NJAR�'s goal is to educate the public about the opportunities and expectations all consumers are entitled to when it comes to the American dream of homeownership. For this reason, NJAR� has created a public website at www.njar.com/consumers/fairhousing.html, which contains information on the fair housing laws and provides consumers with several related resources. For more information about the LAD, please visit www.state.nj.us/lps/dcr/law.html and for more information about the Fair Housing Act, please visit www.justice.gov/cre/anbout/hce/housing_coverage.php. |
Thank you and have a great weekend! |
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