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May 9, 2016 :: IN THIS ISSUE

 

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recordationLet Your Voice Be Heard Tomorrow, May 10 - Oppose Higher Recordation Taxes for Montgomery County Homebuyers!
Montgomery County President Nancy Floreen introduced a bill on April 19 to raise recordation taxes on all home purchases and refinances in the County. A public hearing is scheduled for this Tuesday, May 10, at 1:30 p.m. at the County Council headquarters, 100 Maryland Avenue in Rockville. GCAAR is running buses to the hearing from key locations across the County. Take action now! Call or email the Council today and tell them to oppose the tax increase. Sign up for the bus here. Print the flyer.













JoAnnePooleRally to Support JoAnne Poole - Candidate for NAR First Vice President
Join us Thursday, May 12, 1:00 - 2:00 p.m. at the Marriott Wardman Park for the National Association of REALTORS�' (NAR) 2017 First Vice President Candidates Forum during the Legislative Meetings & Trade Expo in Washington, DC. JoAnne Poole, 2005 Maryland Association of REALTORS�' (MAR) President is running for 2017 First Vice President of the National Association of REALTORS�. Attend the rally with GCAAR. Register for the Expo.

midyearSign Up for MAR Legislative Visits During NAR Midyear
The National Association of REALTORS� (NAR) sets aside time during its annual midyear Legislative Meetings & Trade Expo so members can discuss key REALTOR� priorities with their members of Congress. The Maryland Association REALTORS� (MAR) members will be making Capitol Hill visits on Wednesday, May 11, from 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. and Thursday, May 12, from 11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Learn more and sign up.
marketAsk the Economist: Challenges Facing Housing in 2016
There's a continuing lack of inventory in the housing market. Find out what needs to happen in order to fix this problem. Get the details.
taxbreakBill Would Offer Tax Break For Some Homeowner Association Payments
The recently introduced HOME Act (H.R. 4696), would allow people who live in homeowner association-run communities to deduct up to $5,000 a year of assessments on federal tax filings. Read more.
goodNAR Good Neighbor Awards Due May 13
If you're doing or know someone who's doing some outstanding work in the community, there's still time to submit a nomination for REALTOR� Magazine's Good Neighbor Award. The awards recognize REALTORS� who have made an extraordinary impact on their community, or on the national or world stage, through volunteer work. The deadline is this Friday, May 13. Get the nomination form.
budgetFour Core Places You Should Be Spending Your Lead Generation Budget
We're almost halfway through 2016. Where should you be allocating your budget dollars?

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CEEarly Bird Deals & CE Opportunities

Thursday, May 12  
Mortgage Basics, Time: 1:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. Early Bird Deadline: Before 5/9/16. 3 elective credits MD, DC & VA. Superpass eligible. Rockville location

Monday, May 16 
Virginia Broker Management and Agent Supervision, Time: 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Early Bird Deadline: Before 5/14/16. 8 required and 8 elective credits DC & VA. Rockville location

Wednesday, May 18 
Material vs. Confidential Facts, Time: 9:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Early Bird Deadline: Before 5/16/16. 1.5 elective credits MD. Superpass eligible. Rockville location

Maryland Fair Housing, Time: 3:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. Early Bird Deadline: Before 5/16/16. 1.5 required credits MD, 1.5 elective credits DC. Superpass eligible. Rockville location

Friday, May 20 
Understanding the Buyer, Time: 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Early Bird Deadline: Before 5/18/16. 3 elective credits MD. Superpass eligible. Rockville location

Comparison of Agency Laws, Time: 1:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. Early Bird Deadline: Before 5/18/16. 1.5 elective credits MD. Superpass eligible. Rockville location

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