The GRAPEVINE 6.26.15

Upcoming Events & Educational Opportunities

REALTORŽ Town Hall

Affiliates and REALTORSŽ we hope to see you on Thursday, July 9 at TorNino's Banquets from 5 p.m. - 8 p.m. FREE REALTORŽ event with hors d'oeuvres, beverages, no host bar.

Confirmed city mayors/representatives include: Clovis, Fresno, Parlier, Reedley, and Selma. As REALTORSŽ, you serve Fresno County and are partners in the community. This is an opportunity to meet, listen and ask questions to the leaders of Fresno County. You must RSVP to attend by calling FAR at 559-490-6400.

Annual Affiliate Appreciation

Thursday, July 23 at Pardini's from 5 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. FREE Affiliate & REALTORŽ event with hors d'oeuvres, beverages, and raffle prizes!

Sure it's Summer - but there is no better time to chill with us so we can appreciate your endless support! ATTENTION REALTORSŽ: To show your appreciation, please donate a raffle prize.

You must RSVP to attend by calling FAR at 559-490-6400.

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TODAY! FREE-Key Friday, June 26

Limit 3 Free Keys Per Member

MLS FEES Past Due

MLS Fees are past due, deadline to remit payment was June 15, 2015. Members with unpaid MLS fees will not have access to the MLS, in addition to a late fee. To reactivate MLS access, please call FAR for payment at 559-490-6400.

Special Note - Brokers with unpaid MLS fees will be suspended along with office suspension of the MLS.

Google Releases 'Undo Send' Option by REALTORŽ MAG

For those who have sender regret, Gmail now includes the option to take back sent e-mails. But you have to act quickly. Google announced the release of an "undo send" option, which allows users to recall a message within 30 seconds of it being sent.

Users of Google's popular mail application will be able to unsend e-mails, for example, when you accidentally forget to attach a file or hit the "reply all" button by mistake.

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C.A.R. Legal Updates

Contingencies and Contingency Removal:This legal article focuses on some common contingencies arising in real estate sales transactions, in particular the C.A.R. Form RPA-CA (residential purchase contract), and the method for removing contingencies under the C.A.R. contracts.

Loan Estimate and Closing Disclosure Forms: The Loan Estimate will be required for most transactions in which a loan application was received on or after the effective date. It replaces the GFE and the initial TILA disclosures. The Closing Disclosure will be required for any transaction in which a Loan Estimate was issued. It replaces the HUD-1 and final TILA disclosures.

Internal Revenue Code Section 1031: Tax Deferred Exchanges

This legal article is intended as an introduction to this dynamic area of real estate brokerage practice. Individuals who are contemplating an exchange should first consult appropriate professionals who are experienced in the tax and financial aspects of Section 1031 exchanges.

F.A.R. Closed Friday, July 3rd

This Week at FAR	FREE Classes & Training
Monday 6/29/15 HUD 2 p.m. - 4 p.m. Tuesday 6/30/15 MLS Meeting 8:30 a.m. Speaker: Gino Rapagne, Recharge Fresno, Securing our Water Future RPR w/ Justus Martin 10 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. @ Ruth's Chris Wednesday 7/1/15 FAR Opens 9AM Thursday 7/2/15 Friday 7/3/15 FAR CLOSED	MLS Training Tuesday, July 7 10:30 a.m. - 12 p.m. Realist Thursday, July 9 10:30 a.m. - 12 p.m. Websites Tuesday, July 21 10:30 a.m. - 12 p.m. zipForm Plus & Digital Ink Tuesday, July 28 10:30 a.m. - 12 p.m.

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