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May 6 8:30am-12:30pm Rick DeLuca
May 7 6:30 pm Casino Royale, Stonehouse
May 13 12pm-2pm Lunch&Learn
May 20 8:30am-10am Agent2Agent
May 21 8:30 ACAR NMO
10am Ethics Seminar
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Greetings!
Most of you know the Home Affordable Foreclosure Alternatives (HAFA) has been in effect for almost 30 days now. We want to hear from you about your short sale experiences related to HAFA.
Has your lender been using the new forms? And, if so, have you seen an improvement in the short sale process? Problems?
Share your stories with us so we can help keep REALTORS® across Ada County on the forefront of the changing market. |
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- Century 21 is running "The $8,000 List Your Home Sweepstakes," through June 30, which offers a variety of prizes and an $8,000 payout for one lucky winner.
- Coldwell Banker has launched the Buyer Bonus Sales Event, which encourages sellers to offer a 3 percent credit on a home's purchase price - up to $8,000 - for buyers who sign a contract before July 31. Participating sellers receive some promotional value, including yard signs, listing on Coldwell Banker's Web site and in their TV advertising.
- Re/Max International says many of its clients, particularly in condo complexes, have decided to offer options like free appliances.
Source: The Street, Carmen Nobel (05/03/2010).
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Pending Home Sales on an Upswing Pending home sales increased again in March, affirming that a surge of home sales is unfolding for the spring home buying season, according to the National Association of Realtors®.
The Pending Home Sales Index,* a forward-looking indicator based on contracts signed in March, rose 5.3 percent to 102.9 from 97.7 in February, and is 21.1 percent above March 2009 when it was 85.0; this follows an 8.3 percent increase in February. The data reflects contracts and not closings, which usually occur with a lag time of one or two months.
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"What Matters Most" -New Public Awareness Campaign  The National Association of REALTORS launched their new Public Awareness Campaign on May 1st the new campaign - "What Matters Most" reminds homeowners, buyers and sellers alike that homeownership remains the foundation of the American Dream.
The advertising materials underscore the value that REALTORS® bring to communities and your clients. |
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Casino Royale May 7th - Your Last Chance for Tickets
Win a Trip To Las Vegas! | On Friday, May 7th the Ada County Association of REALTORS® will be hosting Casino Royale the annual RPAC Fundraiser and you're invited!
What does it cost? - Only $35 per ticket, which counts towards your RPAC contribution.
Enjoy a night out with appetizers, drinks and gaming all for only $35 which also counts for your RPAC contribution.Fabulous prizes and a chance to win a trip to Las Vegas!! Get YOUR TICKETS Online! Use your MLS login and password.
Location: Stonehouse, Boise (next to the Ram downtown) The REALTOR Political Action Committee exists to protect the interests of the rest estate profession; in other words, to protect your livelihood. Get involved today! |
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