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Greater Rochester Association of REALTORSŪ
3445 Winton Place, Suite 104
Rochester, NY 14623
585-292-5000
Fax: 585-292-0283
www.grar.org
GRAR 2014 Diamond Sponsors
  
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January 27, 2014
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| Association Updates
MEMBER DUES TAX DEDUCTIBILITY
For the 2013 dues year, a fee of $120 per NAR Member has been assessed. NAR computes 36 percent or $44 to be non-deductible for the member's income tax due to NAR's lobbying efforts. $76 may be deducted. Please note that the entire $35 Public Awareness Campaign special assessment qualifies as fully deductible.
For the 2013 dues year, a fee of $90 per NYSAR Member has been assessed. NYSAR computes $13 to be non-deductible for the member's income tax due to NYSAR's lobbying efforts $77 may be deducted.
For the 2013 dues year, Members may claim 100% of their 'MLS Participant Fee' ($430) and 97% of their 'GRAR Dues' ($268) as a business expense; 3% of the 'GRAR Dues' (or $8 for most members) is non-deductible for income tax purposes due to GRAR's lobbying efforts.
NOTE - Political contributions are not deductible for income tax purposes.
Click Here for more information from NYSAR.
WCR EVENT: NATIONAL SPEAKER & COACH KAREL MURRAY
Date: Wednesday, February 26
Location: Locust Hill CC
* Morning Session: Public Trust - Handle with Care (3hrs CE)
* Afternoon Session: Say What You Mean, Get What You Want (3hrs CE)
Cost: 1 Session $35.00; Both Sessions plus Lunch $60.00
Registration starts at 8:30 for AM Session and 12:30 for PM Session!
Register for One or Both Sessions here
WELCOME NEW MEMBERS
Donna Depew, REALTORŪ, Hunt Real Estate ERA/Columbus Rita French, REALTORŪ, Keller Williams Amy Raquet, REALTORŪ, Nothnagle REALTORSŪ Marcia Hover, REALTORŪ, Keller Williams Stacey Decker, REALTORŪ, Nothnagle REALTORSŪ Taylor Fantauzzo, REALTORŪ, Keller Williams Mark C. Smith, Esq., Designated REALTORŪ, Kairos Brokerage Group, LLC ( 383 Seneca Parkway, Rochester, NY 14613) P: 585-300-6740 F: 585-486-1073
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Government Affairs
NEW MORTGAGE REGULATIONS
The National Association of REALTORSŪ and the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau urge all REALTORSŪ to familiarize themselves with the new mortgage rules which took effect earlier this month. Please share this information, intended to protect borrowers against risky lending practices, with your clients. NAR plans to monitor the impact of the new policy as part of its continued commitment to ensure that homeowners have access to affordable mortgage credit.
What does the new CFPB mortgage rules mean for families and homeowners?
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In Memoriam
Michael Carder, REALTORŪ. At Rest ~ January 11, 2014
Kathryn Milton, Former REALTORŪ. At Rest ~ January 9, 2014
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Upcoming Events
THU | Jan. 30
2014 Economic Forecast
Locust Hill Country Club
THU | Feb. 20
RPAC Euchre Tournament
King's Bend Park, Pittsford
WED | Feb. 26
WCR Event: National Speaker & Coach Karel Murray
Locust Hill Country Club
SAVE THE DATE
THU | March 13
GRAR Agents Fair & Exhibit Show
Rochester Riverside Convention Center
FRI | March 21
RPAC Madness
Back Nine Grill
To register and/or for more information on all GRAR events, go to: www.GRAR.org/Events.
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Greater Rochester Association of REALTORSŪ, Inc.
3445 Winton Place, Ste 104, Rochester, NY 14623
585-292-5000 | 800-292-7101 | grarhelpdesk@grar.net | Mon. - Fri. 8:30am - 4:30pm
www.grar.org
SOCIAL NETWORKING
GRAR & GENRIS CONTACT INFO
GRAR Tech Support Guide: Your complete guide for who to contact to obtain support for MLXchange™, Realist, Instanet Forms, GE/Supra, MLS Wireless and any other technical issues GRAR members may have.
GRAR Staff Roster: Includes GRAR staff extensions and e-mail addresses, plus other very importart contact info including: tech support numbers, NYSAR's Legal Hotline, MLS Rules violations, member roster updates, etc.
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