Last Chance to Share Your Thoughts: Take the Communications Survey By Midnight, Tonight

The GCAAR Communications Committee wants to hear from you! Your input is essential in helping us to improve member communications. Please fill out the survey by midnight,  March 16 and you will be entered into a drawing for a $100 Amex gift card!    

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February 2015 Housing Stats Now Available

Prices in the District are higher than 2014, but single-family inventory is up. The County saw increases in single-family contracts and settlements. View the press release.    

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GCAAR's First YPN Happy Hour of 2015 is Thursday, March 19  

Join GCAAR's "Your Professional Network" (YPN) for our first Happy Hour of 2015! Enjoy complimentary appetizers, and a cash bar.  

Where and When: Thursday, March 19, 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. at Food Wine & Company, 7272 Wisconsin Avenue, Bethesda, MD. RSVP for this free event today.  

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GCAAR Bowling Party April 1  

Join your fellow REALTORS� for eats, drinks, and "strikes" at Bowlmor Bethesda MoCo's high-end, high-energy bowling alley. Over two hours of bowling, shoe rental, appetizers, beer, and wine included!  

When & Where: Wednesday, April 1, from 4:30 to 7:00 p.m. at 5353 Westbard Avenue, Bethesda, MD. Space is limited. Get $15 early bird pricing when you RSVP before March 21. 

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Registration Now Open for Rebuilding Together Montgomery County, April 25

Rebuilding Together� is the nation's leading nonprofit working to preserve affordable homeownership and revitalize communities. GCAAR Cares is a proud sponsor of 2015 Rebuilding Together� in Montgomery County, MD. Volunteer with GCAAR for a few hours, or all day to help rehab a home. Join us on Saturday, April 25.    

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Women's Council of REALTORS� Meeting March 18  

Join the Greater Capital Area Women's Council of REALTORS� as Victoria Gillespie of the REALTORS� Federal Credit Union shares 7 Financial Habits of Highly Successful Real Estate Professionals.  

Where and When: Wednesday, March 18, 9:00 - 11:00 a.m., GCAAR's Rockville Classroom, 15201 Diamondback Drive, Suite 100, Rockville, MD. Register now.  

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DC New Legislation Update 

Three recently introduced bills that affect real estate in the District include the Disabled Veterans Homestead Exemption Act of 2015, Adequate Notice of Affordability Expiration Amendment Act of 2015, and the Pennsylvania Avenue Development Act of 2015. Get the key things you should know in Real Advocacy for REALTORS�, GCAAR's public policy brief.  

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Mortgage Forgiveness Debt Relief Considered for Extension 

Homeowners with negative equity who are currently negotiating or planning loan modifications or short sales have no legal protection against big tax bills in 2016. Legislative efforts are in process to spare them from punitive federal taxes on any amounts forgiven. Read more.

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Millennial Homebuyers' Use of Snapchat Gives Real Estate Industry a Glimpse Into The Future 

Understanding why millennials love Snapchat will help REALTORS� understand what motivates their future clients. Figuring out how to effectively sell to millennials will be critical. Read more.    

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Early Bird Deals & CE Opportunities