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April 11, 2011 :: IN THIS ISSUE

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mediateWashington Post: Proposed Federal Rules Would Drive Many Out of Market for Home Loans

What may be the most sweeping and controversial set of changes in decades for the housing and mortgage markets, the so-called qualified residential mortgage (QRM) proposals, were released at the end of March by banking, securities and housing regulators, along with the Department of Housing and Urban Development.  Read more.

Read NAR's Opposition to High Down Payment Requirement for Qualified Residential Mortgage Exemption.

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formfeb2011Attend NAR's Live Town Hall Event

 

GCAAR has been invited to be one of only two REALTOR� Associations in the country to host a live audience at the next NAR Town Hall meeting on Wednesday, April 13 at 2:00 p.m.!
 

NAR Headquarters

500 New Jersey Ave, NW

Washington, DC
 

Seating is limited! If you would like to attend this event, please RSVP to [email protected] by COB today.

  

Register here to join via webcast.

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CRSRookie Committee Event: Pick the Brains of Successful Agents - Generating and Capturing Leads to Build Your Business 
 

This panel of three successful agents will share key learnings that helped propel them to the top!  Gather some great ideas at this FREE event and be sure to bring the questions you're dying to ask!  

 

Speaker Panel: Koki Adasi-Efuya, Kymber Lovett-Menkiti, and Karen Rollings  

 

Moderator: Brandon Green  

When: Wednesday, April 13; 9:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

           (Check-in & free networking continental breakfast served at 9:00 a.m.)
 

Where: GCAAR Silver Spring Conference Center 
 

Register today!  

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statsMarch Housing Statistics
 

The March 2011 Washington, DC and Montgomery County housing statistics are now available on www.gcaar.com.
 

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homEnter the REALTOR� Build-Your-Business Sweepstakes

With the REALTOR� Build-Your-Business Sweepstakes, you can enter to win an iPad™ or Visa� gift card when you log in to the site. Enter daily and see why REALTOR� Content Resource is the best FREE way to keep in touch with your clients! Learn more 
wdcarWDCAR Speaker Series with DC Council Chairman Kwame Brown

Join Chairman of the Washington, DC Council, Kwame Brown, for a special briefing on Thursday, April 21, as part of WDCAR's Speaker Series. Chairman Brown will be discussing his new position as Council Chair, the upcoming Fiscal Year 2012 Budget, as well as other important legislative issues.

Learn more or register.
weatherFinal Call for Rebuilding Together Volunteers
 
GCAAR is sponsoring 2011 Rebuilding Together� programs in Montgomery County, Maryland and Washington, DC. Volunteers are needed to repair two houses - one in each jurisdiction. Please join us by volunteering to help on Saturday, April 30, 2011. We Need You!

Learn more or register to volunteer
  
summitEarn CEU Credits by Attending Montgomery County's Affordable Housing Summit 

Just approved! 3.5 hours approved by the Maryland Real Estate Commission for attending this event.

Governor Martin O'Malley and the Washington Post's Eugene Robinson are just two of the keynote speakers at the Affordable Housing Conference's 20th Annual Summit.  Please join us for stimulating dialogue, award presentations, panel discussions, and much more!

Learn more and register.

newsBeing Good Neighbors: Maintaining the Residential Character of County Neighborhoods

New County laws initiated by the Montgomery County Executive and approved by the County Council are designed to help protect our residential neighborhoods. These laws go into effect April 24, 2011. Read more.
  
  
toolkitRISMedia: 5 Ways to Connect with Your Sphere of Influence

As the spring selling season commences, you should get in touch with your sphere of influence. Send birthday, holiday, wedding anniversary, and house purchase anniversary cards to keep in touch with past and current clients, as well as to share information your sphere will appreciate. Read more.  
  
MIDMID Calc- NAR's New iPhone/iPad App

NAR created the free MID Calc (available from the iTunes store) for home owners to estimate the tax-savings value of their mortgage interest deduction. Compatible with iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad. Download app.   
gcaarinnewsGCAAR in the News

WDCAR 2011 President and GCAAR member Suzanne Des Marais was featured in the Washington Post article, Although a Few Neighborhoods Shine, Washington Area Condo Market Still Struggles.

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legMontgomery County Board Vacancies 

The following board vacancies are currently available: 
  • Commission on Child Care
  • Western Montgomery County Citizens Advisory Board

The deadline for application is April 29, 2011.

 
Access vacancy announcements for boards, committees, and commissions.
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