Week of June 6, 2016

 Association & Industry News
The Threat of Wire Fraud is Real 
Avoid falling prey to wire fraud by implementing the following security measures. MORe > 

10 Apps That Make Home Maintenance Less of a Chore
Easify your life and decrease home maintenance stress by incorporating these apps into your routine. MORe >

How Important is Smart Home Technology?
How many homeowners are moving towards home technology products that enable them to save time, energy or both? It's hard to tell, and that's why REAL Trends needs your help. Please take a few minutes to participate in a REAL Trends survey and let us know how important smart home technology is for you and your buyers and sellers. MORe >


Is Your Information Technology Working With You or Against You?
Help your agents and staff stay focused on money-making activities with these easy IT management tips. MORe >



Mainstreet's Newest REALTOR® Emeritus Members
Congratulations to MORe's new REALTOR® Emeritus Members who were approved by NAR in May. The following members have successfully fulfilled the requirements necessary to be granted emeritus status; Nola Armento, Peggy Ireton, Joel Klecka, Thomas Kreuser, Paul Leanes, Brian Marton, Katy McDonough, Dick Post, Herman Tieri and Paul Trinko.
 Professional & Ethical Practices
Legal Webinar - Insurance Coverage and Products for Brokers
Join Illinois REALTORS® legal team on Thursday, June 16th, as they address the topic of insurance coverage and products for real estate brokers, along with some news items. MORe >    
 Government Affairs
Fair Housing Act: Criminal History-Based Practices & Policies 
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) urges housing providers to exercise caution when implementing criminal history policies or practices used to make housing decisions. MORe >  FAQs regarding excluding the use of arrest records in housing decisions can be found here. A presentation regarding this was recently given during the NAR Legislative Meetings. The PowerPoint from the presentation can be accessed here. If you have any questions, please contact MORe's Government Affairs Department at 630.324.8400.
 Global News
New Realtor.com® Reports Reveal International Buyer Interest
Realtor.com has made it easier to find out how attractive your metro area is to international buyers. MORe >

U.S. Real Estate Still Luring Chinese Investors 
According to a new report between 2010 and 2015 Chinese investors acquired more than $93 billion worth of residential real estate and $17.1 billion worth of commercial properties in the U.S. MORe >

Looking for more global news and events? Check out MORe's Global Business Council Page! 
Upcoming Courses and Events
Events
Courses
July 25th
90-Hour Broker Pre-Licensing Course (Blended Delivery Format) - AH

90-Hour Broker Pre-Licensing Course (Blended Delivery Format) - DG


Other News and Events
Humane Haven Annual Golf Outing - July 29th
Join Humane Haven Animal Shelter for its Annual Golf Outing on Friday, July 29th, at Village Greens Golf Course in Woodridge. MORe >

Share Your Story with MORe!
Let us know what you're doing that's noteworthy!  Are you using any innovative business approaches?  Received any awards?  Have a human interest story?  Do you have any new ways of dealing with diverse clients? Send your story to Ramona Schimka at Ramona@succeedwithmore.com. If we think the local media will be interested, we'll ship it off to them pronto - and - we'll jot it down in this section of the Eblast. Questions? Contact Ramona Schimka at Ramona@succeedwithmore.com or 630.324.8465.
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