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June 6, 2011 :: IN THIS ISSUE

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NewDC: Successful Outlier Among Metro Housing Markets

Despite the Case Shiller housing report released earlier in the week, MRIS, the Wall Street Journal and others show a different DC market.

Funny thing is, Case Shiller Doesn't Reflect The Washington, DC Metro Area Housing Market
 
Why Washington, DC is in the Black
 

In Washington, a Housing Thaw: Stable Employment, Fewer Foreclosures Fuel Rare Price Gains in Nation's Capital  

 

D.C.: Successful outlier among metropolitan housing markets
 

TRISTAR Realty

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dineoutDine Out Tomorrow with GCAAR Cares Community Service Committee

Join GCAAR Cares on tomorrow, June 7 for a day of fun at a restaurant near you. Simply pick a restaurant from the flyer and join us for a great time with delicious food and company! A percentage of your check will be donated to GCAAR Cares. Be sure to present the flyer when paying your bill.

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calltoactionFREE Rookie Event: MRIS Advanced Tips & Tricks

Find out what's new with MRIS by learning the quick tricks available in Matrix while integrating all the recent upgrades. Learn how to take your web presence to the next level and how to utilize the newest statistical data in your business.
 

When: Wednesday, June 8; 9:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
(Check-in & free networking continental breakfast served at 9:00 a.m.)    
 

Where:  GCAAR (Rockville Classroom)

9707 Key West Avenue, Rockville, MD 


Register today

 

rebuildREALTORS� - Help Contribute Photos and Stories for this Year's MAR CARE Scrapbook Contest!

Each year, GCAAR Cares enters a scrapbook in the MAR CARE Award Contest to show how active we are in the community. We need your photos and stories for this year's 2010-2011 scrapbook. Deadline for submission is Monday, June 13. Send us an e-mail with "Scrapbook" in the subject line and attach your photos, with captions, and stories to Debbie Bell.

 

Submissions are accepted from June 2010 through June 2011.   
 

rotyRegister for REALTOR� Fest Today - Early Bird Prices Available!

A day of education and networking with dynamic instructors, exhibitors, and relevant courses to take your real estate career to the next level!  Receive up to 9 continuing education hours from Maryland, DC, and Virginia in one location! 

When: Monday, July 11

Where: Bethesda North Marriott Hotel & Conference Center
 
Learn more or register.
   
MRISAttend Real Estate in Real Time!

Be part of the the conference for Washington, DC area real estate professionals who want to 'explode' their business through technology and digital marketing! 

When: Thursday, June 23

Time: 8:00 a.m.- 5:30 p.m.

Where: Crowne Plaza Hotel, Silver Spring, Maryland
 
Learn more or register.
   
toolkitRISMedia: Selling Is a Contact Sport: Keys to Effective Phone Calling

To be successful salespeople, you must recognize the importance of prospecting on a daily basis. When making phone calls, it is important to prepare a script so that they sound confident and ensure that all important points are covered. Read more
BoardvacanciesMontgomery County Board Vacancies 

The following board vacancies are currently available: 
  • Adult Public Guardianship Review Board
  • Alcoholic Beverages Advisory Board
  • Dickerson Area Facilities Implementation Group
  • Advisory Board for Montgomery Cares Program

The deadline for application is June 10, 2011.
 

Access vacancy announcements for boards, committees, and commissions.

HitWashington Times: FHA Loan Best Deal For Many

While the FHA has recently tightened its standards, it's the only game in town for a low down payment.  Read more.  
 

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wp4Washington Post: Moving Without Tears

It's stressful enough to move to a new home. You don't need added worries about whether movers might hold your possessions hostage unless you pay double or triple the original estimated price for their services. Unfortunately, such doorstep dramas continue to plague the business. Read more.  
 

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