Week of June 13, 2016

 Association & Industry News
Fraud Not Just for Seniors
Seniors are a big target for scammers because they have time and money. Scammers target and exploit older citizens in a number of different ways: online, by phone, in person and by mail. Learn how to protect yourself and your loved ones from common scams in the latest post from MORe Now. MORe > 

June is National Homeownership Month
June is National Homeownership Month! One way to celebrate is through getting involved with advocacy efforts which support the rights of property owners. MORe >

June REAL Trends
The June issue of REAL Trends is now available. This month's newsletter features information about the housing market, TRID, lead generation and more.

Keeping Your House Cool During the Summer 
Prevent your home from turning into a sauna and keep your electricity bill from skyrocketing with these tips. MORe > 
 Government Affairs
Call for Action - Expand FHA Condo Opportunities
Ask your U.S. senator to bring H.R. 3700 to the floor of the U.S. Senate for a vote so that changes can be made to the Federal Housing Administration's (FHA) condominium loan program, federally assisted housing programs and the Rural Housing Service loan programs. MORe >

State Legislation Tracking Report 
Illinois REALTORS® can access the latest version of the 2016 State Legislation Tracking Report for the latest information on nearly 200 bills considered by the Illinois General Assembly since January. MORe > 
 Professional & Ethical Practices
Spotlight on the Code: REALTOR®'s Obligation to Disclose Dual Commission Arrangements
This week's spotlight is on Article 3, REALTOR®'s Obligation to Disclose Dual Commission Arrangements. Missed a previous week's spotlight? Check out the full series here.
   
 Commercial Update
Be a Social Media Expert for Commercial Real Estate - June 17th
Learn effective social networking strategies for your commercial business from Brian Palm of Palm Real Estate Venture, Inc., and Palm International, Inc., a leading marketing and advertising agency with a national client base. MORe > 

Commercially Focused CIPS Course Coming Soon! 
The Northern Illinois Commercial Association of REALTORS® will host the first commercially-focused Certified International Property Specialist (CIPS) Institute on the Northern Illinois University Campus in Naperville this September. MORe > 
 Global News
Building Your Business with Builder Business - June 23rd 
Join the Greater Chicago Chapter of AREAA for an educational session which features speakers who specialize in builder business. They will discuss the increase of development in Chicago in the recent years and what their strategies have been to find success. MORe >

Looking for more global news and events? Check out MORe's Global Business Council Page!  
Upcoming Courses and Events
Events
Courses

July 13th
Taking Advantage of the Latest Twitter Updates - Webinar

July 14th
Trivia Night with RPAC and YPN - Mickey Finn's Brewery, Libertyville

MRED Training Class Schedule
Other News and Events
Great Cycle Challenge to Fight Kids' Cancer
Several local REALTORS® and REALTOR® Association staff have teamed up for the Great Cycle Challenge USA, a challenge that encourages everyone across the country to get on their bikes and ride throughout June to fight kids' cancer! To learn more or get involved, visit the team website: https://greatcyclechallenge.com/Teams/ChicagolandRidingRealtors

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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