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February 8, 2016 :: IN THIS ISSUE

 

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Tool Kit

TRIDHow to Navigate the New Home-Closing Rules
The new home-closing rules, also known as TRID (TILA-RESPA Integrated Disclosure), have been in effect several months now, but there have been some challenges. Find out what your clients need to know.










formsAlert! Updated GCAAR Forms Now Available
Effective February 1, 2016, there are a number of new and revised GCAAR forms. Visit the Forms page to access the forms. View the summary of the updates.

inclementweatherInclement Weather Policy
If Montgomery County schools are closed, all GCAAR classes are cancelled. If the schools are on a delayed opening schedule, morning classes will begin at 10:00 a.m. GCAAR will gladly refund your registration fee if you are unable to attend a a class or event due to extreme weather conditions. If you are concerned a class or event might be cancelled, please call (301) 590-2000 for any updates.

snowAvoid Fines or Tickets - Sidewalk Snow Removal Policies
As more snow heads into the forecast, take a moment to review snow removal policies in the metro area. Read more.

SentriCardsImportant Reminder: Please Renew Your SentriCards
You must physically renew (in a card reader) your SentriCards in order for the listing agents and sellers to be able to view/obtain the most recent up-to-date showing reports in their Lockbox Access logs. Questions? Contact [email protected].

holidayGCAAR Offices Closed for President's Day Holiday
Member Services in Rockville will be closed on Saturday, February 13. Also both GCAAR offices will be closed on Monday, February 15 in observance of the President's Day holiday.

taxesFebruary 10: Help Lower Taxes For First-Time DC Homebuyers
Join DCAR this Wednesday, February 10 at 9:30 a.m. to support the First-Time Homebuyer Tax Benefit Amendment Act of 2015 to lower recordation taxes for first-time DC homebuyers. This significant piece of legislation could lower the recordation tax for first-time DC homebuyers from 1.45% to 0.725%. Please register for free and think of this as a field trip to the Council to advocate for first-time DC homebuyer benefits! Feel free to bring a client.
FairHousingTwo Weeks Left - Fair Housing Poster Submissions Due Feb. 22
Time is running out for the Maryland Association of REALTORS�' (MAR) Annual Fair Housing Poster Contest submissions. Spread the word to Montgomery County schools grades K-8 to encourage their participation.The deadline is February 22, 2016. Download the toolkit.

UnionStationAn Updated Timeline For the Redevelopment of DC's Burnham Place
The team behind the redevelopment of the air space over the railyard at Union Station provided the community with an updated timeline for the project's next steps recently. Read more.

marketingFive Marketing Mistakes You Should Stop Making Now
What not to do when marketing your business in 2016.
CEEarly Bird Deals & CE Opportunities

Thursday, February 11
Working with Investors, Time: 1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. Early Bird Deadline: Before 2/9/16. 1.5 elective credits MD & DC. 2016 Superpass eligible. Rockville location

Saturday, February 20
2011-2015 Maryland Legislative Update, Time: 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Special Early Bird Pricing for Members Before 2/18/16. 3 required credits MD, & 3 elective credits DC. Rockville location

Monday, February 22
Anatomy of a House, Time: 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Early Bird Deadline: Before 2/20/16. 3 elective credits MD, DC & VA. Rockville location

DC Legislative Update, Time: 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Early Bird Deadline: Before 2/20/16. 3 required credits DC. DC location

Home Innovations and Trends, Time: 1:30 - 4:30 p.m. Early Bird Deadline: Before 2/20/16. 3 elective credits MD, DC & VA. 2016 Superpass eligible. Rockville location

TILA-RESPA Integrated Disclosure (TRID) Rule, Time: 2:00 - 3:30 p.m. Early Bird Deadline: Before 2/20/16. 1.5 elective credit hours MD & DC, 1 elective credit VA. 2016 Superpass eligible. DC location

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