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Your Internal News Broadcast
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 Business Luncheon Thursday, February 26There are a lot of exciting things happening in the Rockford School District. On Thursday, February 26, Dr. Ehren Jarrett, Superintendent of the Rockford Public Schools, will be the guest speaker at the Rockford Area REALTORS Business Luncheon being held at the Radisson. Dr. Jarrett will give an update on the Rockford Public Schools Facilities Plan, his role in the White House College Summit, the rational to keep the tax levy flat and much more. To sign up go to https://raar.getlamps.net/
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Who Signs the Illinois Residential Disclosure Report?
Effective January 1, 2015 a revised Illinois Residential Property Disclosure Report form went into effect. The new form includes windows and doors on line 6.
IAR Transaction Helpline Attorney Jeffrey Baker covers when the report should be used and who should sign it in the January issue of D.R. Legal News.
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Zoning Confirmation Letter Fee Increase As of January 5, 2015, the fee for Zoning Confirmation Letters increased to $73.70. Each property code requires a separate application form to be completed and a separate fee, although the fees may be combined in one method of payment. To read more and to obtain a revised copy of the application click here.
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Home Buyer Assistance Workshops Tuesday, January 27 & 28th
Find out how to transform a vacant house into your new home!
The City of Rockford and HomeStart will be hosting two workshops on Tuesday, January 27 and on Wednesday, January 28 at City Hall located at 425 East State Street, 2nd Floor, City Council Chambers. Attendees will learn how eligible homebuyers can receive between $3,000 and $5,000 for down payment and closing cost assistance and up to $20,000 to rehabilitate the property. Call 815.987.5626 to make reservations.
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RAR Members Learn About Changes that Will Speed Ethics Hearings
The Rockford Area REALTORS Professional Standards Committee attended the Pro Standards Workshop on Wednesday, January 14 in Oak Brook Terrace. Attendees focused on improving the processes and some changes that could quicken the hearing process. Read more.
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RADON WORKSHOP
Tuesday, January 27
Did you know that 2 out of every 5 homes in Winnebago County have unhealthy radon gas levels?
In recognition of National Radon Action Month, the Rockford Area REALTORS is hosting a Radon Workshop at the Association Meeting Facility on Tuesday, January 27, from 1:30 to 2:30 pm.
Sheila Jascemskas, Environmental Health Sanitarian from the Winnebago County Health Department, will present the following information:
- Why it is important to test for radon
- Why results could present high levels
- What to do if your client's home tests positive
- The mitigation process
- How the WCHD can expedite the process
Registration is not required but welcomed.
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Reminder- RPR Training Coming to Rockford
Thursday, January 22nd
Give us an hour and we'll give you 166 million reasons to use RPR. On Thursday, January 22nd, Realtors Property Resource (RPR) trainer, Debbie Buckrucker, will be offering  two training sessions (basic and advanced) to allow members who sell residential properties to be introduced to the power of RPR. Become a local market expert to your clients when it comes to offering comprehensive MLS data, tax data, valuable reports and powerful analytics. Registration is encouraged. To sign up for one, or both, of these sessions go to https://raar.getlamps.net/.
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ADVISORY: SCAM
ComEd has seen an increase in reports of individuals calling ComEd customers and falsely claiming their electric service will be disconnected unless payment is made. This is a scam! Read more.
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Transform Rockford Wants You
The Engagement Team of Transform Rockford continues to recruit members for the Spoke Teams that will facilitate interviews and prepare for this year's Transform Rockford initiatives.
If you are interested in being part of this year's volunteer team please visit:
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Leadership Team Attends Public Policy Meetings
Members of the Rockford Area REALTORS and the leadership team attended the IAR Public Policy Meetings in Peoria on January 20 and 21st. For complete coverage of the event visit http://illinoisrealtor.org/node
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21 Housing Trends for 2015
The latest trends in design can help distinguish one home from another. Many new housing fads are geared to pare maintenance and energy use and deliver information faster. Here's a look at what's coming. 
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There is still room in the Social Media Ethics CE Class
and the Short Sale and Beyond CE Class on January 29
https://raargetlamps.net/
COMMITTEE MEETINGS
January 26 Finance Committee 1:00 pm MLS Committee 3:00 - 4:30 pm February 2 YPN Council 10:00 am February 5 Education Committee 9:30 am February 9 REALTOR of the Year 9:00 am February 10 Governmental Affairs 2:00 pm February 17 RPAC Committee 1:00 pm
EVENTS
January 22nd RPR Basic Training 10:00 -11:00 am RPR Advanced Training 11:15 am - 12:15 pm January 27 Radon Workshop 1:30 pm January 29 CORE1625B 9:00 am - 12:00 pm ETH1507 1:00 pm - 4:30 pm Marki Lemons February 13 CORE1650 A 9:00 am - 12:00 pm RD925 1:00 pm - 4:30 pm Lynn Madison February 19 HUD Update 9:00 - 10:00 am February 24 - 25 Orientation February 26 Business luncheon Radisson Conference Center 12:00 - 1:30 pm March 9 & 10 Broker Management Course 9:00 am - 4:00 pm March 13 CORE 1686B 9:00am - 12:00 pm
TEC1717 1:00 pm - 4:30 pm
March 18 Historic Preservation Workshop 1:30 pm April 6 CE - CORE 1614 A 9:00 am - 12:00 pm CE- ETH1510 1:00 - 4:30 pm April 14 Capitol Conference - Springfield
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