Rockford Area REALTORS
July 10/2014

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A Call to Action Has Been Issued

A bill (SB2664), that will protect buyers of foreclosed condos from paying excessive fees, needs your support and action. IAR has issued a call to action to urge Gov. Quinn to sign the bill. Click here for details. IAR's Greg St. Aubin explains in this video.
Take action now on Condo Foreclosure Bill
Take action now on Condo Foreclosure Bill

Blarney on the Greens 
Annual Golf Outing 
Monday, July, 21st

Join your business peers for a fabulous day of camaraderie on the property of a very prestigious country club. Golfers and non-golfers would enjoy this fun filled day of events at the Rockford Country Club. The deadline to register for golf is Friday, July 11th. "Dinner Only" reservations will be accepted through Wednesday, July 16th at raarmls.com. Click on link below for more details.   

Blarney on the Green
Blarney on the Greens


Event Registration Form

 



School District 205 Facilities Plan
Community Meeting- July 22nd
 
A presentation and first reading of the recommended 10-years facilities plan has been made to the School Board at the regular scheduled meeting this month. The community is invited to the Administrative Building at 6:00pm on July 22nd to learn more about the plan. The Board will vote on the proposal on August 12th. For more details click here.  

Condemned Homes List Available

The City of Rockford site now includes a list of condemned properties located in the city of Rockford. The list will be updated monthly. To view list go to http://www.rockfordil.gov/community-economic-development/neighborhood-standards/condemned-properties.aspx

Managing Brokers Class
Save the Date

The Rockford Area REALTORS will be hosting the first Managing Broker class for the 2015 Managing Broker renewal period on Monday and Tuesday, September 8th and 9th. This is a two-day class that all Managing Brokers must take to renew their license. Watch the August Online Mailing for registration form and more details.

Board of Review Update
Tuesday, July 22nd
10:00am

The Rockford Area REALTORS will be hosting a Board of Review Update session on Tuesday, July 22nd from 10:30am to 11:30am at the Association. Learn how to be the source of the source for your clients in reference to filing assessment complaints.


New "Requirements for Septic System Owners" Brochure
New Mandate Effective January 2014

IAR has developed a new brochure that explains recent changes to the Private Sewage Disposal Code and how these changes affect property owners served by a septic system. Download a copy of Requirements for Septic Systems Owners or order, in packages of 25, from the IAR REALTOR Store.


New REALTOR Action Center Mobile App

Keep up with the latest NAR advocacy efforts by downloading the REALTOR Action Center Mobile App. The app allows members to get real-time alerts for call to action, make donations to RPAC and view advocacy reports. To get the app go here. 


Rockford Makes Lists of Top
Landlord Markets

Investment real estate buyers, in the city of Rockford and Winnebago County, will be interested in knowing that the area made Realty Trac's list of the 20 best U.S. markets when it comes to rental returns.


Member Updates

Broker Drops: 
Conrad Castro, Keller Williams Realty Signature
Dawn Hernandez, Keller Williams Realty Signature
Jeanette Meggers, Keller Williams Realty Signature

Name Changes
Sara Love, Keller Williams Realty Signature (formerly Sara Adami)
Lindsay Castronovo, Key Realty (formerly Lindsay Cox)
Laurie Anderson, Key Realty (formerly Laurie Clark)
Century 21 Affiliated (formerly Towne Square Realtors)
IN THIS ISSUE
Call to Action
Blarney on the Greens
Facilities Plan
Condemned Homes
Managing Brokers Class
Board of Review Update
New Septic System Requirements
New Mobile App
Rockford Makes Top of List
Member Updates
UPCOMING EVENTS
COMMITTEE MEETINGS

July 10
CIE Committee 3:00pm

July 17
BOD- 2:00pm

July 23
WCR Governing Board
2:00pm

August 12
Governmental Affairs
2:00pm

EVENTS
 
July 21
Annual Golf Outing
"Blarney on the Greens"
Rockford Country Club

July 22nd
Board of Review Update
10:00am

August 6
WCR Summer Outing
Chicago

September 4-6
IAR Fall Conference
Chicago

September 8 & 9
Managing Broker Class

September 16
Academy Expo
BMO Harris Bank Center
8:00am - 3:00pm

September 25
Annual Program
and Installation
"Harmonizing Your Life With a 
Vocal Kaleidoscope"

October 16 & 17
Leadership Retreat
Lake Geneva

November 5-10
NAR Annual Conference
New Orleans

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