Start 2012 on the Right Track with SuperPass Classes
203k, 3 CEUs, Date: Monday, February 6
The deadline to purchase a SuperPass is Tuesday, January 31. To register or find out more about the SuperPass, go to: gcaar.com.
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Effectively Target Baby Boomers
Understand what motivates one of the largest and wealthiest buyers' groups. Earn the SRES� designation.
When & Where: Thursday, January 19 - Friday, January 20 at GCAAR's Silver Spring Office. Regular price: $250. Register
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Build Your Real Estate Business, GRI 101
Interested in learning more about what it takes to create a forward-thinking environment for your business? Whether you're ambitiously planning tomorrow or the next five years, GCAAR instructor and Long & Foster Managing Broker, Val August wants to help take you to the next step. When & Where: Monday, January 30 at GCAAR's Silver Spring Office. Regular price: $110. Early bird price: $75, ends 1/28. Register back to top |
Webinar: 9 Small Business Doing Social Media Right
Discover new ways small businesses are using social media and how these new ideas can help your business grow. How: Register to receive the presentation for free by joining the e-mail list. back to top |
MAR Legislative Day - January 25 The Maryland Association of REALTORS� (MAR) cordially invites you to attend the 2012 Legislative Day Program & Reception.
When & Where: Wednesday, January 25 at the Lowes Annapolis Hotel.
Registration - 3:00 p.m. Program begins - 3:30 p.m. Reception - 6:00 p.m.
Registration closes in 48 hours: January 19
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Women's Council of REALTORS� Breakfast - January 25
Join the Greater Capital Area Women's Council of REALTORS� (GCA WCR) as they share tax strategies to help improve your real estate business in 2012. Tax-Masters Inc. founder Linda de Marlor will be the featured speaker.
When & Where: New Date: Wednesday, January 25 from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at the Norbeck Country Club. All are welcome to attend.
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Voters Oppose Policies That Make It More Difficult to Own a Home
Even in a down housing market, homeownership remains a core American value. Key findings in a recent study by the National Association of Home Builders reveal:
- 73 percent of voters oppose eliminating the mortgage interest deduction.
- 74 percent said that despite the ups and downs in the housing market, owning a home is the best long-term investment they can make.
- Nearly seven out of 10 voters who are not currently home owners (68 percent) said it was a goal of theirs to buy a home.
- Job uncertainty and saving for a downpayment and closing costs are the biggest barriers to buying a home. Read more
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MAR Releases 2012 Legislative Priorities
Property tax reforms and foreclosures are at the top of the Maryland Association of REALTORS'� (MAR) list of legislative priorities. Read more
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DC's 2012 Performance and Budget Schedule
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