In This Issue
Paint the Town
Gen Y- Speak Their Language
Agent2Agent, May 20- Short Sales
Primary Elections- Voter Guide
Green Power Hour
REALTORŪ-Affiliate Appreciation Night
A2A logo
RPAC donate 
Calendar
May 20 8:30am-10am Agent2Agent
May 21 8:30 ACAR NMO
10am Ethics Seminar
May 26  12pm-2pm
Lunch&Learn: Social Media
May 31 ACAR/MLS Office Closed
June 9 12pm-2pm Lunch&Learn: An Overview of the Title & Escrow Process
June 12 Paint the Town
Dirk Scott 
 
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Brighton Homes Ad
 
Paint the Town
Paint bucket
Want to make a difference in your community? Join us for Paint the Town on Saturday, June 12 email Judy to get more informaiton
 
Greetings!  
 
Experts believe that the market could be improving based on Home Builder confidence being at its highest level since August 2007.

Weiss Research analyst Mike Larson said the tax credit provided some optimism, but the real driver behind the increase is a sense that the market is actually improving. "Even with the credit in the rear-view mirror, real, underlying demand remains for housing," Larson said.
 
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Generation Y-Time To Start Speaking Their Language 
Generation Y is defined as the age group born just before 1980. Statistically, their income is much higher at a younger age than past generations, a college degree is almost assumed, and with technology always at their fingertips, they are armed with knowledge about any one subject at the drop of a hat. In this market, they are buying homes bigger and sooner than ever before, making them a large part of your client base and one genre that you want to impress.
A2A logoAgent2Agent-Thurday May 20
Please join us as we welcome Victor  Villegas, Head Counsel for Intermountain Multiple Listing Service (IMLS);  Planning & Zoning Commissioner, City of Eagle. Victor focuses on land use and real estate transactions.
 
He will discuss what will be happening in the world of Short Sales and what you can do to keep up!
 
Event Info
Thursday, May 20
8:30am-9am Networking with program to follow
Heritage Bible Church
7071 W. Emerald
Boise, ID 83704
 
*To have your listing included in the presentation please email your images only to Judy at jmclaughlin@myacaronline.com
 
 
Primary Elections Are A Week Away 
 
Tuesday, May 25th

We all have varied political opinions and parties, but as REALTORSŪ our strength comes from a united front on issues important to protection of your business.

We support candidates in Ada County that understand REALTORŪ issues and support our industry.

Low turnout continues to be predicted in the Primary; encourage your neighbors, friends and relatives to take the time and visit their designated polling place and cast their ballots.  All politics is local, and will have a dramatic influence on what happens in your backyard.

Let's all send the message that Tuesday that REALTORŪ values continue to exist in Ada County. If you have not already done so, locate your designated polling place and make sure everyone you know gets to the polls and helps get our message across.

Want to learn more about 'Green' in Boise?
 
The ACAR Green Task Force invites you to attend the Green Power Hour - One hour of free information about the green movement in the Treasure Valley.

 

Scott Flynn of Flynner Homes will be talking green construction and his experiences.  He'll also have tips on things you can do to make your home and the homes you list more energy efficient.

 

Idaho Power will also be there to talk to you about substantial incentives and rebates currently available for remodel and retrofit.

 

One lucky attendee will receive a raffle ticket for the St. Jude's Dream Home Giveaway!  You could be entered into the drawing to win a Net-Zero Home valued at $440,000!

 

Details:  Wednesday, May 19th

      10am-11am

                 FREE!

                 ACAR Office (9550 W Bethel Court, Boise)

Save the Date! 
Field Day Girl
 
REALTORŪ-Affiliate Appreciation Night will be on Wednesday, July 14th at Julia Davis Park Shelter #1 from 6pm-8:30pm.
 
Bring the family and relax for an evening while you scarf down hamburgers and play carnival games!  The event is free for REALTORSŪ, Affiliates, and their families.
 
See you there!
 ACAR is a tax-exempt, non-profit corporation with two wholly owned subsidiaries: the Intermountain Multiple Listing Service, Inc. and the REALTORŪ Community Foundation. The MLS operates as a taxpaying corporation, while the Foundation is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.