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February 18, 2014 :: IN THIS ISSUE



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taxExpired Tax Breaks for Homeowners Could Be Restored - Retroactive To January 1  

The impending arrival of Senator Ron Wyden, as head of the Senate Finance Committee, could be good news for housing and real estate in the weeks ahead. Read why.     


     
 
 
 
 




statsJanuary Housing Stats Press Release

The District sees increase in single-family home prices; condo prices rise in Montgomery County. Get the details.

moveGCAAR Move: Diamondback Building Update Week of February 17

GCAAR is moving to its new location at 15201 Diamondback Drive, Rockville, MD in March! Follow GCAAR on Facebook and be sure to view this week's building updates. Send your questions to [email protected].

fair2015 Fair Housing Posters Due This Friday!

Friday, February 21 is the last day to submit your posters for the 2015 Fair Housing Poster Contest. 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.

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�: Environmental Reform, DC Council Endorsements

Montgomery County introduces environmental reform bills, REALTOR�-backed legislation gaining momentum in Maryland, DCAR announces Council endorsements...view the latest updates in Real Adovcacy for REALTORS�, GCAAR's Public Policy Brief. 

lessons'Game of Thrones' Offers 7 Lessons for Real Estate Pros

Get the break down on what you can learn from the hit TV show "Game of Thrones," including differentiating yourself, and thinking long term. Read more.

CEEarly Bird Deals & CE Opportunities

     

147 Million Reasons to Use RPR�, Event Date 2/24/14. Event Date 2/24/14. No CEUs. Cost: $15.

 

Mortgage Basics: Picking Lenders & Getting Approved, Event Date 2/26/14. Early Bird Deadline: Before 2/24/14. 3 elective hours MD, VA & DC. DC location.

 

Condo Underwriting Update, Event Date 2/26/14. Early Bird Deadline: Before 2/24/14. 1.5 elective hours DC & MD; 1 elective hour VA. DC location. 

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