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February 6, 2012 :: IN THIS ISSUE

 

 

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TakeActionTodayCall for Action: Tell Congress to Use Housing Dollars for Housing

REALTORS� must mobilize and tell Congress to reject any attempts to increase Fannie and Freddie fees and FHA mortgage premiums to pay for non-housing programs.

 

Remind Congress that homeowners' acquiring mortgages should NOT be paying for non-housing programs. Tell Congress to "Do No Harm" to housing. Increasing the cost of a mortgage is not the way to end the housing downturnTake action today!

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WinWinGCAAR In the News: Clarity on the Regional Sales Contract Helps Everybody 

The new language in the Regional Sales Contract reinforces the importance of a thorough home inspection for prospective buyers. GCAAR members Adrian Hunnings and Greg Ford and WDCAR member Ed Wood are featured in this article.  Read more   

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SpeakerSeriesDC Speaker Series Welcomes Eric Goulet,  Deputy Chief and Director of Budget & Finance Attend the upcoming DC Speaker Series to hear Eric Goulet, Deputy Chief and Director of the Mayor's Office of Budget and Finance give an update on the current budget and priorities for Fiscal Year 2012. 
  

When & Where: Thursday, February 9, 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m., 500 New Jersey Avenue, NW, 2nd floor, Washington, DC. Price: $10 members; $50 non-members  Register

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FebBrokerMngrForumBroker/Manager Forum: What Managers & Brokers Need to Know About the New Regional Sales Contract

Adrian Hunnings, GCAAR Immediate Past President, will cover the ins and outs of the Regional Sales Contract and what you need to know to protect your brokerage and your agents. Ample time will be given for discussion and questions.  Registration is required for this complimentary event; a box lunch will be available to all who register in advance.   

 

When & Where: Wednesday, February 15 from 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.at the GCAAR Silver Spring Conference Center, 8757 Georgia Avenue. Register  

TaxesInternational Committee Event: Tax Implications for International House Hunters

Overseas property investments require REALTORS to do a healthy amount of due diligence on behalf of their clients. This class will cover current tax rates, estimated payments, vehicle and in-home office deductions, entities, and much more!

 

When & Where: Thursday, February 23, from 1:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.at GCAAR's Silver Spring Conference Center, 8757 Georgia Avenue.  

 

Registration is required for this complimentary member event sponsored by GCAAR's International Committee. 

 

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BPORrevenueBack By Popular Demand: The Broker Price Opinion Resource Certification   

Take this course to learn how to reduce risk, and provide professional and accurate BPOs (Broker Price Opinion) with NAR's BPO Resource Certification. Upon earning the certification, agents will be eligible to receive BPO orders and earn BPO revenue.     

 

Where & WhenFriday, February 24 from 8 a.m. -  4 p.m. at the GCAAR Silver Spring office. Register by Wednesday, February 22 to receive the early bird rate of $125. Register
 
CashFlowJanuary Jobs Report Looks Positive   

January jobs growth surpasses expectations and raises the possibility that the Federal Reserve could raise interest rates before the end of 2014. Read more

 

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HousingRecoveryREALTORS� Support President Obama's Efforts to Assist Housing Market 

President Obama's plan would help eligible, underwater homeowners who are current on their mortgage payments to refinance or modify their loan into safer, more affordable mortgages, saving hundreds of dollars each month and reducing default rates.  Read more 

 

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GreenHousingDC to Introduce New Construction Codes by March 1, 2013

The District currently uses the 2006 ICC Codes, but will now leapfrog over the 2009 ICC Codes to review and adopt the 2012 ICC Codes. Read more  

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WheretheBuckStopsProperty Disclosures & Accountability 

Property condition disclosures are a significant source of disputes, particularly when the house involved is either a foreclosure being resold by the bank or a short sale in which the seller owes more than the place is worth. Read more 

 

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Webinar5 Steps of Social Media Lead Generation 

This on-demand webinar unveils a 5-step process for generating leads using social media. The process will dispel common misconceptions of social media marketing and serve as the foundation of a successful social media strategy. 

 

Register to view this webinar anytime.

 

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