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Bucks County Association of REALTORS�

Weekly Update Newsletter

April 7, 2015

April is Fair Housing Month

Fair Housing: Beyond the Transaction

Taking your effort to the next level for stronger neighborhoods and more stable communities In our industry, there's naturally a significant focus on the buying and selling of property. It's what real estate professionals do! But when it comes to fair housing, the transaction itself is only one important aspect of a much bigger issue. Until inequity and under-representation no longer stand in the way of housing opportunity and stable home values where they're needed most -- there's plenty more work to be done.

Through active engagement, REALTORS� can effect positive, big-picture change.

No one understands community better than REALTORS�. In response to the eye-opening events in Ferguson, Missouri last year, and the ensuing inquiry into racial and economic imbalances across the country, the St. Louis Association of REALTORS� found a positive role leading the discussion with regard to community. It developed four principles that exemplify the REALTOR� commitment to fair housing, and serve as a sensible model for all of us concerned with creating inclusive communities:

Diverse Neighborhoods REALTORS� are already the best advocates for inclusive communities, because they understand the value of diverse neighborhoods, a key tenet of fair housing.

Diversity in REALTOR� Leadership By actively engaging minority members in leadership roles, state and local associations will benefit from governing bodies that accurately reflect their membership and bring to the table a heightened sensitivity to race issues.

Diversity among Community Leadership REALTORS� have the power to help elect candidates who are passionate about fair housing. The REALTOR� Party exists to share its resources and expertise with state and local associations that want to give a leg-up to the best candidates for the job: those who will promote and create broader housing opportunities.

Land Use and Neighborhood Revitalization Policies that Invite and Sustain Diversity The REALTOR� Party has numerous programs designed to address aspects of fair housing, from land use policy to neighborhood revitalization. Whether you're starting small or thinking big, sprucing up a single city block or re-drafting zoning law to promote diverse neighborhoods, the REALTOR� Party is there for you.

It's time to take it beyond the transaction. Now, more than ever, consider how you and your fellow REALTORS� can take the lead in creating a reality of fair housing for all.

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BCAR Diversity Committee co-sponsors

Free Community Education Event on

Fair Housing and other Social Justice Issues

Date: Tuesday, May 5
Time: 7 - 8:30 pm

Location: Lower Makefield Public Library, 1080 Edgewood Rd, Yardley

Registration: information@bchumanrelations.org

Cost: FREE

Presentation by: PA Human Relations Commission

Carl Summerson, Eq., Permanent Hearing Examiner
Tameka Thatcher, MBA, Asst to the Regional Director

Ask the Experts: 5th Annual Financing Roundtable Event

Presented by the BCAR Affiliate Committee

Date: Wednesday, April 15

Time: Full breakfast at 9am

Program begins at 9:30am

Cost: Free to BCAR Members; Non-Members $25

Place: Guiseppe's 1380 W. Street Rd, Warminster PA

Format: After breakfast, you will remain seated at table and our finance experts will rotate every 10 minutes to each table educating you about their area of expertise.

Topics:

3% Down Conventional Financing- A Good Deal?

Stated Income Programs for Investors

How to Sell Tired Listings Faster w/ Renovation Mortgages

How to Improve Your Credit Score

Construction to Permanent Loans

PHFA

First Time Buyer Programs

Flip Financing

USDA Financing

3 Ways to Register!

1- Online www.bucksrealtor.com

2- Email info@bucksrealtor.com

3- Call 215-956-9176

Order Your Tickets Today!

The Bucks County Association of REALTORS� will hold its 4th Annual "Battle of the Bartenders" event on Thursday, May 7, 2015 from 5-9 pm at the Rose Bank Winery in Newtown, Pennsylvania.

Anne Costello, Debbie Gunells, Rich Weidel and Michael McDonough are the "Duck Duck Goose" bartending team. They will be serving "Pickled Mary", "Baconator" and "Dirty Shirley" as their signature drinks.

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Bucks Break in Yardley

REALTOR members are invited to attend a "Bucks Break" for a meet and greet with fellow REALTORS and Affiliate Committee Members. Don't forget to bring a business card to be entered into the door prize drawings.

Date: Thursday, April 16
Time: 5-7pm
Location: Vault Brewing Company, 10 S. Main St., Yardley http://vaultbrewing.com/
Sponsored by the BCAR Affiliate Committee

Xplode Conference coming to PA!

Save the date of Monday, April 27, for the Xplode Conference. Taking place from 8am to 4pm at the Sheraton Valley Forge, Xplode will be a power-packed, full-day conference that will give you all the critical tech/marketing updates you need to drive your business forward in 2015. The conference will feature top speakers and key tech providers from all over the US. Click here for more info.

Google Cloud & Analytics for REALTORS� Lunch & Learn

Google Apps can be a great fit for the real estate industry. Come learn how to utilize all of these apps and expand your business.

Date: Tuesday, April 21
Time: 12-1:30 pm

Location: BCAR, 1452 Old York Rd, Warminster

Cost: FREE for BCAR Members; $25 for Non-Members

Sponsored by:

Joe Scorese of Monument Bank
Stefanie Marabella of Better Qualified
Kristen Merski of Foundation Title Abstract
Jonathan Stroud of HMS Home Warranty
Rick Bergami, EchoSystem Industries LLC

3 Ways to Register!

1- Online www.bucksrealtor.com

2- Email info@bucksrealtor.com

3- Call 215-956-9176

Ask the Experts...CFPB Title Changes
Our industry will see a significant change this year when the new closing disclosure forms become effective on August 1, 2015. Being ready for the changes as a result of CFPB rules is a primary focus of our May 20, 2015 seminar. Learn the changes to the Closing Disclosure (HUD-1) as well as the Loan Estimate and how you can make Closing a smooth transaction for your clients.

Date: Wednesday, May 20, 2015

Time: 9:30-11:30 am

Location: BCAR, 1452 Old York Rd, Warminster

Cost: FREE for BCAR Members; $25 for Non-Members

Sponsored by: BCAR Affiliate Committee

Speakers:

Kathy Ringler, Mutual Abstract

James George, Global Mortgage Network

Marie Frymoyer, First American Home Buyers Protection

3 Ways to Register!

1- Online www.bucksrealtor.com

2- Email info@bucksrealtor.com

3- Call 215-956-9176