WRAR Broker Briefing Weekly Email Newsletter

MONDAY, APRIL 6, 2015

 TOP TOPICS

Click on the link above or image below to watch a brief video update from your President Sherri Pickard as she addresses important issues that will impact the future of the Association. After watching, please plan to attend the Special Membership Meeting on April 15, 2015 at 4:00pm at WRAR. For more details on this meeting & to register, Click Here.


 LOCAL & STATE

Click the link above to review the MLS and WRAR Bylaws changes that will be voted on by the membership at the DSAR Merger Meeting on April 15, at 4:00PM. Click Here for full meeting details and to register online.

2015 NCAR Award Nominations
Click the link above to review all awards noted below and nomination guidelines. Submissions are due by Noon on May 4, 2015.
  • REALTOR� of the Year Award
  • Ben Ball Community Service Award
  • REALTOR� Hall of Fame Award
  • REALTOR� Regional Service Award
  • Rising Star Award

 GOVERNMENTAL & COMMUNITY AFFAIRS

Legislative Day Bus to Raleigh on April 22nd
If you'd like to go to Raleigh with our neighbors from Brunswick County, please email Shane at [email protected] for more details. We generally leave early morning and return by early evening. The bus trip includes snacks, lunch and an opportunity to meet with our legislators.

*Get text message alerts when REALTOR� Calls for Action are launched! Just text "REALTOR" to 30644 to enroll.

 NATIONAL  

Market Is Healthiest in Years, New Index Says
A new housing index says the health of the national real estate market is at its highest level since 2001, with only two markets even slightly negative.

The New Hot Housing Market: Vacation Homes
It's a good time to have a vacation real estate niche. Vacation home sales jumped to a record high in 2014, according to a newly released housing report

30-Year Rates Hold Steady at 3.70%
"Mortgage rates were little changed this week, entering April about where we started the year," according to Freddie Mac's weekly mortgage market survey.

Most Americans Want to Move in Retirement
The majority of Americans have big plans to move when they retire, but the big question is whether they'll go ahead with those plans when they actually do.

30% of Millennials Plan to Buy in 5 Years
The millennial generation is breaking out into the housing market.

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 BIZ & TECH TIPS

SOCIAL MEDIA
Facebook
WRAR Vice President Ryan Crecelius covers recent changes to Facebook and offers quick tips on the best way to market using the social media giant.

 

SAFETY

During open houses, make sure all deadbolt locks are unlocked to facilitate a faster escape. 

 

Passwords Video
Keep your online accounts safe and secure with these easy password tips from NC REALTOR� Mark Saunders.

RPR
Home Improvements: Make them Count!

RPR�'s "Refine the Value Based on Home Improvements" tool allows REALTORS� to take the guesswork out of calculating home renovations.


SUPRA
Obtaining Update Codes During Scheduled Maintenance
Supra keyholders in need of an update code during a planned maintenance may get one from: SupraWEB - www.supraekey.com, KIM Voice: 866-968-4032. The next scheduled period is on April 28 from 8:30pm to 11:30pm EDT.



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