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February 10, 2014 :: IN THIS ISSUE



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movingGCAAR Move Coming in March 

Get ready...it's coming....GCAAR is moving to its new location at 15201 Diamondback Drive, Rockville, MD in March! Look for more details soon and follow us on Facebook to see weekly building updates. Share these flyers in your offices and send your questions to [email protected].     


 
 
 




holidayGCAAR Offices Closed Monday, February 17

All GCAAR offices will be closed Monday, February 17 in observance of the President's Day holiday. Also, the Rockville office will be closed this Saturday, February 15.

QualifiedQualified Mortgage Rule: What Every Agent Needs to Know Before It Costs You Time and Money

Attend this seminar to learn the major impact of: Dodd-Frank, qualified mortgages, qualified residential mortgages, new settlement procedures, new disclosures (Good Faith Estimates and HUD's), and more!  

 

When and Where: Wednesday, February 19 at the GCAAR Conference Center, 8757 Georgia Avenue, 6th floor, Silver Spring, MD. Continental breakfast will be served between 9:00 - 9:30 a.m. Register now.

fair2015 Fair Housing Posters Due February 21

You have less than two weeks to submit your posters for the 2015 Fair Housing Poster Contest. The deadline for poster submissions is next Friday, February 21. This year's theme is The Key to Fair Housing is Cultural Diversity. Please contact your Montgomery County schools/students (public, private, or home school) to get submissions for the contest. If you need an extension, please contact Debbie Bell at (301) 590-8771. View the 2015 Fair Housing Toolkit.

GCAWCRAssociation Leaders Featured at Next Women's Council of REALTORS� Meeting

Ever wonder how the Maryland and DC associations and commission affect our professional lives? Join the Greater Capital Area Women's Council of REALTORS� (GCA WCR) for breakfast to find out. Speakers include DCAR and GCAAR Presidents Bonnie Roberts-Burke and Greg Ford, MAR President Russ Boyce, DC Real Estate Commission Chair Tony Duncanson, and DCAR and GCAAR CEOs Ed Krauze and Mike Moran.  

 

When and Where: Wednesday, February 19, Norbeck County Club, 17200 Cashell Road, Rockville, MD. Register now.

forecastAttend NAR Economic Forecast February 26

NAR Chief Economist Dr. Lawrence Yun will share his perspectives on the latest market trends and predictions at the 2014 Economic Forecast Breakfast hosted by REALTORS� Federal Credit Union, a Division of Northwest Federal Credit Union.  

 

When and Where: Wednesday, February 26, 7:30 - 9:30 a.m., REALTORS� Federal Credit Union, a Division of Northwest Federal Credit Union, 200 Spring Street, Herndon, VA. This event is free but RSVPs are requested. Call (703) 709-8900 x 4412, or send an email to reserve your seat. 

advocacyReal Advocacy for REALTORS�: Proposal to Raise Recordation and Transfer Taxes Quashed

Recordation and transfer tax proposal quashed, zoning rewrites, Bethesda sector plan update...view the latest updates in Real Adovcacy for REALTORS�, GCAAR's Public Policy Brief. 

condoCondo Boards Could Face Discrimination Claims If They Don't Consider FHA Certification

Could a buyer file a complaint on civil rights grounds against a condo association for not examining the pros and cons of accepting buyers who want to use low down payment FHA mortgages? Read more.

watchdogMortgage Servicer Shenanigans Keep Consumer Watchdog Busy

Many of the complaints filed with the federal Consumer Financial Protection Bureau involved servicing, loan modification and foreclosure activities by home-loan servicers. Continue reading.

neighborhoodNeighborhood Expertise is What Consumers Are Looking For

An experienced real estate agent with local knowledge can find out what the consumer's needs are and narrow the focus to the top two or three places to consider within minutes. Read more.

CEEarly Bird Deals & CE Opportunities

     

Virginia Residential Standard Agency, Event Date 2/12/14. Onsite registration is available. 3 hours required VA, DC elective. Silver Spring location. 2014 SuperPass eligible.

 

Virginia Ethics, Event Date 2/12/14. Onsite registration is available. 3 hours required VA, DC elective. Silver Spring location. 2014 SuperPass eligible.

 

VA Mandatory- Regional Sales Contract: Update and Review, Event Date 2/14/14. Early Bird Deadline: Before 2/12/14. 2 required hours VA. Silver Spring location. 2014 SuperPass eligible.  

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Greater Capital Area Association of REALTORS�
8757 Georgia Avenue, Suite 600 :: Silver Spring, MD 20910
301.590.2000 :: www.gcaar.com