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 Your Internal News Broadcast
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Golf Around the World on 18 Holes
Rockford Country Club
Monday, July 22, 2013
This year's golfers at the Rockford Area REALTORS Annual Golf  Outing will be touring the country, with passport in hand, as they golf from hole to hole. Sweden, Ireland, Iceland, Mexico, Figi, Jamaica, are just a few of the countries in which you will experience some of their culture on this fun filled day of camaraderie. Don't golf- not to worry. Come for a cultural dinner at one of the finest country clubs in the area. You will be treated to several food stations that will offer flavors from around the world. As always, door prizes will be generous. Deadline to register for Golf- July 12th Deadline to register for Dinner- July 17th Registration Flyer Top of Page
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New IAR Consumer Help Line
IAR now offers free access for consumers to tap the expertise of  experienced real estate professionals who are trained in problem solving. The service is not set up to offer legal advice, but to serve as an intermediary in disputes or questions that relate to real estate transactions. These ombudsmen can provide guidance on what steps to take, suggest resources for additional help and in some cases can act as an intermediary in resolving basic problems.
Help line: 217-529-2600 (8:30 am-4:30 pm, Monday - Friday)
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Raise the Roof Fundraiser
On Saturday, August 24th, 2013, the Rockford Area REALTORS will be hosting the first Annual Raise the Roof event with proceeds being applied to restoring the roof of the Laurent House, the only handicapped accessible home designed by America's most famous architect, Frank Lloyd Wright.  The progressive event will begin at the Coronado Performing Arts Center and include touring the rooftops of four different downtown buildings. Tickets are $100, attendance limited to 400 persons. Click here to read full press release. Tickets can be purchased by calling (815)395-6776 or by going to http://raisetheroofrockford-es2.eventbrite.com/?rank=1. Call Marcia at 815-395-6776 to volunteer the day of event. Top of Page
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RAR Involvement Supports Career Academies
Jefferson High School implemented a new program called Freshman Academy this past school year as part of the Alignment Rockford initiative. As a result of this Career Academies movement Jefferson slashed their failing rates from 47 to 8 from 2011 to 2012. The Rockford Area REALTORS supported this initiative with their financial and management involvement in the Rockford Area Economic Development Council and Alignment Rockford. Freshman Academies will open at Auburn, East, and Guildford in August. As the next step in the initiative of Alignment Rockford Jefferson will begin a College and Career Academies this fall for its upperclassmen. The goal will be to provide students with guidance on career interests. The success of our students means the success of our community.
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Talk with Your Members of Congress
Thursday, August 15th
Forest Hills Country Club
On Thursday, August 15th you will have an exclusive opportunity to speak with 6 of your members of congress, learn about pressing REALTOR issues and share your perspective on current market conditions. Meeting with your member of Congress in their home district can have tremendous impact by showing the local effects of policy decisions.
Your personal invitation from the Illinois Association of REALTORS will be coming in the mail soon and will provide you with further details. Watch for it!
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Keep Northern Illinois Beautiful Clothing Drive
Saturday, July 13
Do you have clients who need to clean out their closets to prepare for selling their homes? On Saturday, July 13th KNIB will be conducting their annual summer clothing drive at nine area locations including most Schnucks' parking lots and the Belvidere Township Building. For more information click here.
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New Highway Advertising Control Act
Governor Quinn has signed into law HB 2764, a measure strongly supported by IAR. The original legislation, Act 98-56, as presented dealt with recent overreaching action by the Illinois Department of Transportation to require state permits and fees for real estate signs advertising the sale or lease of property or "on premise" business signs near interstate highways, as is required for billboards. The new law included amended verbiage that insures that REALTORS will not be subject to new fees and state regulation. Top of Page
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REALTOR Action Center App
Both Apple and Droid users can now download a REALTOR Action Center app that will keep you up-to-date minute to minute on Call for Actions that affect your industry. NAR is asking its members to let their senators know that real estate tax provisions are critical to the economy and should remain high on lawmakers' priority list as they take a blank slate approach to tax reform. Learn more about the blank slate approach by viewing this video. Click here to learn more about the apps and to download them. Top of Page
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Short Sales: Minimum 5 Days on MLS
Fannie and Freddie have issued changes in their short sale guidelines that go into effect on August 1st. Any property being considered for short sale approval by Fannie and Freddie must be listed on the multiple listing service (MLS) for five consecutive days, including one weekend in an active status. Both companies will require submission of printed copies of the property's MLS listings in the geographic area in which the property is located. For more information contact Charles Dawson at 202/383-7522.
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COMMITTEE MEETINGS
July 18
Board of Directors
2:00 pm
July 23
Finance Committee
1:30 pm
July 25
C&I Committee
3:00 pm
EVENTS
July 18
WCR Business Luncheon
Forest Hills Country Club
12:00-1:00 pm
July 22nd
Annual Golf Outing
Rockford Country Club
1:00-9:00 pm
August 15
"Let's Talk Real Estate"
Congressional Luncheon
Forest Hills Country Club
11:30 am
August 24th
Roof Top Fundraiser
September 7th
Bike for the Arts
September 11th
Annual Installation & Program
Radisson
3:00-7:00 pm
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Rockford Area REALTORS
6776 E. State Street
Rockford, IL 61106
(815)395-6776
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