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Calls for Action: 2 are currently active 


NAR has issued two CFAs that are important to the real estate industry and your clients. One is dealing with the reauthorization of the National Flood Insurance Program; the other with making the current loan limits permanent. As a member, if you haven't already taken the few seconds to respond, go ahead and make your voice heard in Washington.

National Flood Insurance Program

Loan Limits

KAR Annual Convention & Expo - Save $40 by 7/31

September 27 - 29
Marriott Griffin Gate Resort & Spa
Lexington, KY
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Register by July 31 for the early-bird rate of only $89 (that's a savings of $40) and be entered to win a pocket video camera - the Kodak Zi8. The website has all the information you need to get signed up for this year's event. 

Speakers include Dave Mitchell (keynote), Gee Dunsten, Cindy Chandler, Dan Green and others. Topics will cover sales strategies, legal issues, mortgages/financing, commercial, personal safety, website building, social networking and even an e-PRO course! New for this year, we will be holding an Unconference on Wednesday for top-of-mind topics that are most popular to those in attendance. And don't forget about the social events on Tuesday and Wednesday nights.

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e-PRO Day 1: Tech training to stay ahead

This is the only classroom course offered in KY for 2011.

This course will familiarize today's agents with the latest technology and social media tools to enhance business and help engage with customers and other real estate professionals. 

September 27
Marriott Griffin Gate Resort & Spa
Lexington, KY
Dan Green, Instructor
This course will be held during the Convention, however, you do not have to attend Convention to take this course.

Group pricing is available for as low as $75 per person. Already have e-PRO? Refresh your skills for $75.

Approved as 3 hour CE elective credit and elective credit for CRS, ABR, GRI, CIPS and RSPS. Call KAR (800.264.2185) for more info.

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HUD publishes SAFE Act final rule

 

On June 30, 2011, the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) published a final rule under the Secure and Fair Enforcement Mortgage Licensing Act of 2008 (SAFE Act) (the rule takes effect August 29, 2011). The SAFE Act requires states to establish loan originator licensing requirements that meet minimum federal standards. HUD has overall responsibility for interpretation, implementation, and compliance until July 21 when the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau takes over.

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2011 KREC nominations

 

Any real estate licensee wishing to be considered for a 4-year term as a Kentucky Real Estate Commissioner should contact KAR. An application and detailed requirements are available at www.kar.com and by mail. To qualify, one must have been a resident of Kentucky for 10 years and have held a Kentucky real estate license for 10 years. Deadline for submission is August 5, 2011 to KAR, 161 Prosperous Place, Suite 100, Lexington, KY 40509. Questions may be directed to [email protected] or call 800.264.2185.

Nomination Form

2012 KAR election information

Deadline: September 2, 2011
 

Positions open: President-elect, Treasurer-elect, At-large Director (3), At-large Delegate (3), Region Director (for Regions 1,3,5) and NAR Director.

To apply for any of the available positions, fill out an application and submit to KAR. Qualifications and descriptions of each of the positions and complete instructions is included in the application packet. Elections will be held in September at the KAR Annual Convention & Expo in Lexington.

Nomination Form

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Upcoming KREC Meeting

July 21 @ 9am
 

The next Kentucky Real Estate Commission (KREC) meeting is being held at the Cave City Convention Center. The address is 502 Mammoth Cave Street, Cave City, Kentucky 42127. Coffee and pastries will be provided.

If you want to attend a KREC meeting to see what goes on, decisions that are made and to provide input, this is your chance. As all meetings are open, this is one of the few times during the year the Commission meeting is held outside of Louisville.
3 things to consider when representing a buyer or seller
 

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2. When dealing with short sales or foreclosures, ask a professional to help you in negotiating with the lenders and/or drafting the contracts.
3. Ask the lender to use the title company that best suits the buyer in terms of price, convenience, location, services, etc.

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