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Your Internal News Broadcast
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Annual Program & Installation
Harmonizing Your Life with a Vocal Kaleidoscope
The deadline to register for the Annual Program and Installation, being held on Thursday the 25th, has been extended until Sunday, September 21. Walk-ins will not be guaranteed seating-please register today. This is a program you will not want to miss. The featured entertainment for the evening, Tonic Sol Fa, is an Emmy Award winning acapella group that tours nationally and receives stellar reviews. You won't want to miss this opportunity. The 2015 leadership team will be installed and a special tribute, to the late Jim Barbagallo, will be featured. Go to http://raarmls.com to register.
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Alignment Rockford Academy Expo
Rockford Area REALTOR'S YPN Council Wins!Over 2,700 freshman students in the Rockford area attended the Alignment Rockford Academy Expo on Tuesday, September 16th at the BMO Harris Center to learn about various career paths. The Rockford Area REALTORS YPN council hosted the real estate booth and were presented with the "Outstanding Award" for the business category. Congratulations Brad and the rest of the council! To view more photos from the event click on the photo icon below.
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Rockford - Top 19 Best Cities
Forbes/Sperling's Best Places recently ranked Rockford one of 19 cities to be the best place to "Make your Mark". Read the full story and see how Rockford compares to the other 18 cities.
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Quinn Signs Bill
Right to Provide BPOs
Gov. Quinn recently signed into law SB3044, which guarantees that Illinois real estate brokers can conduct broker price opinions for their clients. IAR strongly supported the bill which will protect a valuable business service. Read more on the IARbuzz blog.
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FHA Borrowing Just Got Better
Real estate consumers scored a big one this month when the Federal Housing Administration announced it would eliminate prepayment penalties for borrowers. Watch this video to learn more about this change plus important guidance on copyright law.
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SentriLock User Reminder
Members have asked the Association to remind their business associates that they MUST make an appointment and have it confirmed prior to entering a property. This is applicable to ANY SentriLock user.
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Tech Tip
Excessive Data Usage
Have you noticed your cell phone bill skyrocketing due to a sudden surge in data usage? Your Facebook app might be to blame. The app automatically loads and starts playing videos that are in your feed. Those videos can quickly eat through your data plan, leading to additional charges on your cell phone. Read more on how to change your settings to eliminate this issue.
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REALTORS and Medical Marijuana Law
The latest issue of D.R. Legal News highlights what the Medical Marijuana Law can mean to you as a real estate broker and others in the industry. You can also view seven quick facts about Illinois' medical marijuana law on the IARbuzz blog.
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School District 205 has lots to celebrate these days.
The Community Foundation has awarded Rockford Robotics, through RPS 205, a $20,000 grant for the FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology) Robotics Roll Out. The Robotics programs help students develop STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) skills such as critical thinking, problem solving, organization, communication and teamwork. Read more.
The district is also celebrating the opening of a new school-based health center at Auburn High School. A fully staffed, 3,780 square-foot professional health and dental care facility is located within the high school and will offer medical, dental, vision and behavioral health care, in addition to nutritional and wellness education. Read the full story.
And finally, RPS 205 has received the ASBO Award, for the fifth consecutive year, for excellence in financial reporting. Read the full story.
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Member Updates
BROKERS
Transfers: Tanya Boardman, United Realty, Carlos Serna, United Realty Professionals, Bill Eggleston, United Realty Professionals, Steve Oman, United Realty Professionals.
Dropped: George Todd, Dickerson & Nieman
New Members: Click here for recently approved new members.
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COMMITTEE MEETINGS
September 23
YPN Council
9:00am
September 25
Board of Directors
2:00pm
EVENTS
September 25
Annual Program
and Installation
Tebala Shrine Center
5:00 - 8:00pm
"Harmonizing Your Life With a
October 7 Business Luncheon Prosser's Chop House 12:00-1:15pm October 16 & 17 Leadership Retreat Lake Geneva October 22 WCR Casino Night Franchesco's October 23 YPN Boo Bash Briggs Mansion November 5-10 NAR Annual Conference New Orleans
November 17 CE-COR1606B 9:00am CE- RB715- 1:00pm
December 11 Holiday Open House
January 8 & 9 2-Day Broker Management
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