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You Must Be Part of the Process!
Thursday, May 1st
Franchesco's Restaurant
The success of the Transform Rockford Initiative is crucial to the success of your real estate career. The Rockford Area REALTORS will be hosting a business luncheon on Thursday, May 1st at Franchesco's Restaurant. Mike Schablaske, Executive Director of Transform Rockford, will be the  guest speaker. The Rockford Area REALTORS supports the Transform Rockford initiative and it is important that its members understand the process. This lunch meeting is a must for you! Your opportunity to provide insight, input, and commitment to this transformational endeavor awaits you. Already been to a meeting? Come to get an update on what the next step will be. Register today by going to raarmls.com. (Your RAR/LAMPS landing page can also be accessed through Paragon on the Resources Tab/Membership Services)
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Were you Licensed After Feb 1, 2012?
Brokers who were licensed after Feb. 1, 2012 and this is your first renewal period you must complete the 30-hour Broker Post License training. (You do not need the 12 hours of CE) The IAR/RAR school has added an additional webinar (15 hours must be a live format) to the calendar to help brokers complete their requirements. Support your Association's school and complete the 15-hour Broker Post License Topics home study and the 15-hour Broker Post Lice
nse Applied Real Estate Practices webinar all from the convenience of your home. For more information, contact your IAR/RAR Education Team at education@iar.org.
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Carnival Raises $13,221.84!
Over 200 members and guests attended the RPAC Carnival held on April 9th at Tebala Shrine Center and was very well received. The event raised $13,221.84 which will help support the initiatives of the RPAC. A huge thank you to everyone who attended and mostly to the sponsors whose generosity made this event possible.
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Google Universe Bootcamp
Tuesday, April 22nd
The Rockford Area REALTORS has invited G. William James back to Rockford to host an in-depth 6-hour session on the Google Universe, which has expanded beyond the galaxy. On Tuesday,  April 22nd, members will be treated to his expert knowledge on everything from beginning to end in regards to Google and its vast tools. To register go to the Calendar of Events at raarmls.com
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Hot Topic Series
Prairie State Legal
Thursday, April 24th
On Thursday, April 24th, Attorney Andrea J. (AJ) Young will be the guest at the April Hot Topic Session. Often times the customers of REALTORS could benefit from the services of Prairie State Legal and this would be your opportunity to learn how you can be the source of the source. Get a better understanding of the fair housing testing process used in the housing industry. Read more.
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Governor Pat Quinn recently announced the state's newest homebuyer loan program called Welcome Home Illinois which offers interest rates as low as 3.75% and $7,500 downpayment assistance. Learn how you can use it for qualifying first-time Illinois homebuyers.
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Broker Drops: Jonathan Gustafson, Prudential Crosby Starck, Brandon Combs, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Crosby Starck R.E., Curt Johnson, BHHS Crosby Starck R.E.
Office Address Change: Gribble Real Estate Services, Inc., 2990 N. Perryville Rd. Suite 2300-332, Rockford, IL 61107
Office Name Change: Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Crosby Starck Real Estate. (formerly Prudential Crosby Starck)
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Governor Promises Amtrak Service
The Northern Illinois region received some uplifting news this past week. Governor Pat Quinn announced a $223 million state capital investment that will bring Amtrak service between Rockford and Chicago with stops in Belvidere, Elgin and Huntley, beginning in 2015. Not only does this bring much-needed passenger rail service to our area, it also offers the opportunity of the creation of hundreds of jobs. This should be great news to anyone in the real estate industry and should certainly keep your attention in the up and coming months as this project progresses.
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COMMITTEE MEETINGS
April 17
Board of Directors
2:00pm
April 22nd
Grievance Committee
April 23
Member Services
1:30pm
Budget Task Force
2:30-4:00pm
April 24
Commercial Information Exchange
3:00pm
May 1st
Affordable/Fair Housing
4:00pm
EVENTS
April 18th
Association Closed at Noon
Good Friday
April 22nd
Google Universe Boot Camp
9:00 am- 4:00pm
April 24th
HUD Update
10:00-11:00am
Hot Topic Series
"Getting to Know Prairie Legal"
1:30-2:30pm
May 1st
RAR Business Luncheon
Franchescos
12:00-1:00pm
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June 3
Federal Reserve Economic Update Business Luncheon
Giovanni's Restaurant
12:00pm
July 21st
Annual Golf Outing
Rockford Country Club
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