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 Your Internal News Broadcast
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Annual Program and Installation
"No Short Cuts to the Top"
Wednesday, September 11th
The Annual Program and Installation is two weeks away and it is one that you will not want to miss! The guest speaker of this year's event, being held on Wednesday, September 11th at the Radisson Conference Center, will be Ed Viesturs, world renown, record breaker, mountain climber and "best-seller" author. He will grasp your attention as he speaks of his mountain climbing experiences and will bring you to new levels in helping you reach your goals.
Invest in your future while supporting your new Leadership Team - register today!
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RAISE THE ROOF BIG SUCCESS
Over 375 people attended the Raise the Roof Fundraiser that took  place on Saturday, August 24th. Four roofs were featured in the walk including a celebration party at the Prairie Street Brewhouse. Although the contributions are still being counted it is speculated that well over $30,000 was raised at the event. Monies will be donated to the Laurent House. To view more pictures from the event go to raarmls.com and click on the magnifying glass icon.
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Assessment Complaints-The REALTORS' Role
REALTORS can provide valuable assistance to attorneys and their clients in the preparation of assessment complaints by pulling market comparables and providing listing information to support the complaint. Your Association's legal council would like to remind you of your perimeters when assisting your customers in the Assessment Complaint process. Read more.
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Paragon Family Expands
Paragon recently announced the expansion of the Paragon family to include 18,000 members of the San Diego based Sandicor MLS. "Increasing customer base will ensure adequate financial strength as your MLS systems vendor," states Rich Lull, SVP, LPS MLS Solutions.
According to the 2013 Annual Clareity Survey, Paragon is rated the number 1 MLS vendor in terms of user satisfaction. Click here to view complete survey.
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Governor Signs Law-No Hand-Held Phones
Beginning January 1, 2014, using hand-held cell phones/PDA devices while driving will be illegal in Illinois under HB1247 which was recently signed by Gov. Pat Quinn. Electronic communication devices can be used in your vehicle if the driver is using it hands-free or in voice-operated mode, which may include the use of a headset. IAR members can take advantage of a special discount on Verizon Wireless accessories being offered through IAR and Verizon. Click here to log into the IAR/Verizon accessory site and save. User name is IARMEMBERPROFILE1 and the password is YG62y60f. Top of Page
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Recent Member Updates
Agent Transfers
Kathleen Davis, Gambino Rkfd.
Susan Pehl, Dickerson & Nieman
Lisa Carroll, Century 21 Affiliated
New Office
Century 21 Affiliated
4962 Hononegah Rd.
Roscoe, Il 61073
(815)279-0901
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FHA Has New Mortgage Product
According to HUD mortgagee letter 13-26, FHA is releasing a new mortgage product called "Back-to-Work Extenuating Circumstances". The program allows lenders to waive the waiting period for potential homebuyers who experienced bankruptcy, foreclosure, short sale or deed-in-lieu of foreclosure due to a reduction of income as a result of economic crisis. The program is effective immediately and runs through September 30, 2016.
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ICEx-Commercial Data Exchange
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Managing Brokers Can Now Step Back
On August 23rd Governor Pat Quinn signed SB1655 which clarifies and cleans up portions of the Real Estate License Act, including a provision allowing a person holding a managing broker's license to "step back" to a broker's license. Prior to the provision one would have had to start all over again with broker pre-license classes and re-licensing. IAR is working with IDFPR to provide more guidance for members on this license law clarification. _______________________________________
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COMMITTEE MEETINGS
September 12
C&I Committee
3:00 pm
EVENTS
September 2nd
Labor Day
Association Offices Closed
September 7th
Bike for the Arts
September 11th
Annual Installation & Program
Radisson
3:00-7:00 pm
October 1-3
IAR Conference
St. Charles
October 23rd
Business Luncheon
Giovanni's
12:00-1:30pm
October 25th
CE-COR1650A
9:00am-12:00pm
CE-COR1649B
1:00-4:30pm
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Rockford Area REALTORS
6776 E. State Street
Rockford, IL 61106
(815)395-6776
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