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May 23, 2016 :: IN THIS ISSUE

 

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condosFHA May Soon Play a Larger Role in Financing of Condos
FHA financing offers down payments as little as 3.5 percent and is far more lenient when dealing with vital options like credit scores and debt-to-income ratios. This could be beneficial for young, first-time buyers and for seniors. Continue reading.











FHAloanFrustrations Fly Over FHA Loan Hangups
During last week's REALTORS� Legislative Meetings & Trade Expo, REALTORS�, appraisers, and underwriters weighed in about the difficulty and confusing language of the FHA loan process. Read more.
ROTYAre You the Next REALTOR� or Rookie of the Year?
It's that time again! Now's your chance to apply for GCAAR's REALTOR� or Rookie of the Year award. Applications are due Wednesday, June 15. Get the details. Download applications: REALTOR� of the Year | Rookie of the Year
taxThank You for Supporting GCAAR's Recordation Tax Campaign
Although the vote didn't turn out as we'd hoped, GCAAR would like to thank all of you who came out, contacted your councilmembers, and supported our efforts to oppose higher recordation taxes in Montgomery County. We really appreciate it!

extinct6 Reasons Real Estate Agents Aren't Extinct
Although technology is important to buying and selling homes, it hasn't replaced real estate agents as evidenced by approximately two million active REALTORS� throughout the country. Read why.
CEEarly Bird Deals & CE Opportunities

Thursday, May 26
 
FHA Financing, Time: 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Early Bird Deadline: Before 5/24/16. 3 elective credits MD, DC & VA. Superpass eligible. Rockville location

Real Estate Tax Update, Time: 1:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. Early Bird Deadline: Before 5/24/16. 1.5 elective credits MD & DC. Superpass eligible. Rockville location

Wednesday, June 1
 
DC Fair Housing, Time: 1:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. Early Bird Deadline: Before 5/30/16. 3 required credits DC. Superpass eligible. Rockville location

Thursday, June 2 
Working with the Senior Client, Time: 1:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. Early Bird Deadline: Before 5/31/16. 3 elective credits MD, DC & VA. Superpass eligible. Rockville location

Friday, June 3 
Financing Issues/Update, Time: 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Early Bird Deadline: Before 6/1/16. 3 required credits DC, 3 elective credits MD & VA. Superpass eligible. Rockville location

TILA-RESPA Integrated Disclosure (TRID) Rule, Time: 1:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. Early Bird Deadline: Before 6/1/16. 1.5 elective credits MD & DC, 1 elective credit VA. Superpass eligible. Rockville location

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