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 TOP NEWS - MONDAY, DECEMBER 10, 2012

CALL FOR ACTION: Tell Congress to... 
Do No Harm to Housing
By now you have seen numerous news reports concerning the Fiscal Cliff. Many of these reports speculate that a change to the long-standing policy that allows homeowners to deduct mortgage interest payments from their income taxes could be part of a Fiscal Cliff deal.

The REALTOR® Party position is that the mortgage interest deduction (MID) is vital to the stability of the American housing market and economy. We will remain vigilant in opposing any future plan that modifies or excludes the deductibility of mortgage interest. Please join us in reminding Congress about our position on any proposed changes to the mortgage interest deduction via the CFA linked above - Do No Harm to Housing!

And the Winners are...
At Wednesday's 4th Quarter Meeting and Holiday Luncheon, your Association announced some of its 2012 Annual Award Winners:
And the 2012 Annual Award Winners are...

 LOCAL & STATE

Ashley Garner - 2012 WRAR PresidentPresident's Podcast
4th Quarter Meeting & Holiday Luncheon Recap
Missed last week's 4th Quarter Meeting & Holiday Luncheon? Let your 2012 WRAR President Ashley Garner recap the event and offer some final thoughts on this year in this short video podcast. Click the link above - Watch, enjoy & Happy Holidays!

Deadline for All Dues to be Paid is December 31,
Other Important Billing Details

On Monday, October 1, your local, state & national dues statements were emailed to you via the email address that you currently have on file with us. Credit card processing for dues will not occur until November 19th. All dues must be paid by December 31, 2012 or your membership terminates. All dues are non-refundable. If you have any specific questions regarding this, please call the WRAR office at (910) 762-7400. Thank you for your membership!

 UPCOMING EVENTS 

Young Professionals Network Holiday Mixer
  • Socialize and spread holiday cheer with friends and colleagues
  • Enjoy complimentary hors d'oeuvres, two drinks tickets a person
Wednesday, December 12 - 6:00PM to 8:00PM
The Pub at Sweet and Savory, 2012 Eastwood Rd
REGISTER NOW
Deadline is Tuesday, December 11 at 5PM

2013 INSTALLATION BANQUET 2013 INSTALLATION BANQUET
  • Come support your new WRAR President, R.J. Alex of Century 21 Sweyer and Assoc., as he and your 2013 Officers and Directors are installed
  • Find out the winners of the REALTOR® of the Year, Salesperson of the Year and Hall of Fame Awards
  • Network and socialize with your peers & colleagues
  • Enjoy authentic Greek Cuisine from Angie's of Chris' Restaurant
Friday, January 4 - 6:30PM to 11:00PM
The Terraces on Sir Tyler - 1826 Sir Tyler Drive
Semi-Formal Attire, Black-Tie Optional
$25 for Members, $30 for Non-Members & Guests
*Ticket price includes two complimentary drink tickets

REGISTER NOW
Deadline is Monday, December 31 at 5PM
Hosted by the WRAR Member Services Committee

Coming as a group? RESERVE YOUR OWN TABLE!
Contact Caitlin at CHoffman@WRAR.com or 910.202.1586 prior to
December 31st to reserve your table of 10. Fee of $50 applies.

Monday, December 31, 2012 - 8:00PM to 1:00AM 
The Terraces on Sir Tyler, 1826 Sir Tyler Drive 
Proceeds to Benefit Suicide Awareness & Mental Health in our community and to honor of Monique K. Parkin. Follow link for details.

2013 SAVE THE DATES
  • REALTOR® ReCharge -  February 28
  • Past Presidents' Luncheon - March 6
  • Nationwide Open House Weekend - April 20 & 21
  • Legislative Breakfast - April 26
  • Annual Meeting and Election - September 5
  • Holiday Meeting and Awards Luncheon - December 4  

 GOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS

Global Sea Level Rise Scenarios for the United States
National Climate Assessment


Wilmington's Future: 'Inward and Upward'

MEETING: 2013 Economic Forecast Forum with Gov.-Elect Pat McCrory - January 2 at 10:30 a.m.
Hosted by the N.C. Bankers Assoc. and the N.C. Chamber at the Sheraton Imperial RTP, 4700 Emperor Dr., Durham. Contact: Christy Santacana, 800-662-7044.

Landfill Expansion Endorsed by County Planning Board

Rep. Susi Hamilton May Seek Minority Whip Role in
State House


Berger Reopens Head Start Discussion

County Commission Becomes Less Male, Stale

GOP Hushed About County Commission Seat Nomination

City of Wilmington Community Leader Update: Dec. 2012
> For more Gov Affairs news, info & events, please Click Here.

CONT. EDUCATION

DESIGNATION COURSES

GOV AFFAIRS

UPCOMING EVENTS

COMMITTEE MEETINGS

LUNCHEONS

CHARITY & COMMUNITY

THOUGHTS & PRAYERS

WRAR STAFF

BROKER BREEZE BLOG


Order Your 2013 Magnetic Business Card Calendars Now While Supplies Lasts!

 NATIONAL

Home Prices Post Another Big Gain

Short Sales Surge Before Potential Tax Hike

No Foreclosures for the Holidays From Fannie, Freddie

U.S. Home Prices Rise in Oct by Most in 6 Years

Is the Housing Recovery at Risk?

A Mortgage From Wal-Mart? 33% Say They Want One!

Has a Second Foreclosure Wave Really Been Averted?

BIZ & TECH TIPS


BEST PRACTICES

Multiple-Offer Procedures for the Listing Agent
Listing brokers should invite each cooperating broker to present their own offer.  
Read More

 

STAY AHEAD OF
THE BAD GUYS
  

If a buyer wants to see houses in an area you perceive as unsafe, don't go.

Read More 

 

RAPATTONI MLS

Need help on the MLS? Have you tried calling Rapattoni yet? *Support ID# 825   

 

RPR  

How are other properties used to calculate a subject property's estimated value? Learn Here

 

TECHNOLOGY

How's Your Online Rep?
More small businesses are focusing on how to better manage their online reputations and using new software tools to track what's being said about them online.

 

SUPRA

Caution Agents
DO NOT write the shackle code on the KeyBox. Ballpoint pen ink cannot be removed. Displaying this information can result in a Lost/Stolen KeyBox and charges from your Broker In Charge.

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