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February 24
Community Service Committee Meeting
February 25
MLS Users Committee Meeting
February 26
Affiliate Workshop:
Helping Renters Return to Homeownership
February 26
Cultural Diversity Committee Meeting
February 26
Technology Committee Meeting
February 27
Professional Development Committee Presents:
How to Avoid Drowning in Flood Issues
February 28
CE: Review and Update of the REALTOR® Code of Ethics
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President's Message
 2014 President Dorothea Bello
"Why should I care about future generations?" Groucho Marx once famously remarked. "What have they ever done for me?" Marx's quip encapsulates my challenges as your 2014 President - how doe we as an association balance the needs of today's member versus those who have served for 10, 20, and even 40+ years, and those who are seeking a real estate license? And, throw into that mix real estate consumers who are as diverse as the membership itself. Read the Full Message...
Circle of Excellence Awards Breakfast
Registration is Now Open
Date:March 20th  Time: 8:30am - 11:00am Location: Seasons, 644 Pascack Rd., Washington Township, NJ. Cost to Attend: Free for Award Winners / $35 for All Others Registration Deadline: Monday, March 17th
This event honors the Circle of Excellence Award Winners, but is open to everyone. All RealSource Members can all register online, whether you are an award winner or paying guest, and any family, friends, or non-members of RealSource who wish to attend may do so by filling out the Non-Member Registration Form and submitting it to RealSource with payment by the registration deadline.
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 Congratulations to our New REALTORS® who successfully completed Orientation on February 12, 2014:
| Elliott Banen - Weichert, Wyckoff | | Limor Beck - Coldwell Banker, Wyckoff | | Robert Boscarino - Prudential Merendino Realty | | James Carmelich - Weichert, Oradell | | Amy Chaudry - Keller Williams Village Square | | Colleen Coldon - Coldwell Banker, Ridgewood | | Joanne Curico - RE/MAX Real Estate Limited | | Paul D'Errico - BHG Rand Realty, Harrington Park | | Rosa De Leon - Keller Williams Village Square | | Jessica Diamond - Keller Williams Village Square | | Theda Dominguez - Weichert, Fair Lawn | | Patricia Flores - Terrie O'Connor, Ramsey | | Richard Francis - Coldwell Banker, Mahwah | | Maureen Gallagher - Terrie O'Connor, Allendale | | Juliette Gorham - Prominent Properties Sotheby's | | Enory Hernandez - RE/MAX Property Center | | Bonnie Kaliko - Coldwell Banker, Ridgewood | | Christina Kapas - Keller Williams Village Square | | Sungmin Kim - Keller Williams Valley Realty | | Susan Knorr - Keller Williams Village Square | | Raisa Kochman - Weichert, Fair Lawn | | Rosemarie LaForge - Abbott & Caserta, Wyckoff | | Oscar Lara - Keller Williams Village Square | | Carmela Lawrence - RE/MAX Properties | | Jeffrey Manookian - Weichert, Oradell | | Zoraida Manzano - Coldwell Banker, Oradell | | Debra McDermott - Terrie O'Connor - Saddle River | | Vahak Medzadourian - Weichert, Fair Lawn | | Jack Roy Morris - Weichert, Oradell | | Claudia Nicholaides - Keller Williams Village Square | | Sandra Osiadcz - Preferred Management | | Kathleen Paricio - ERA Nalbandian Realty | | Maria Paxos - World Class Realty | | Avni Pepaj - Coldwell Banker, Tenafly | | Michael Perez - Weichert, Fair Lawn | | Deborah Rivera - RE/MAX Accomplished Realty | | Ricky RObinson - Keller Williams Village Square | | Milagros Santana - Weichert, Wyckoff | | Jeffrey Silberstein - Keller Williams Valley Realty | | Morin Stegall - Coldwell Banker, Ridgewood | | Todd Van Gorp - Keller Williams Village Square | | Leslie Wonsowicz - Abbott & Caserta - Wyckoff | | Wenge Xie - Weichert, Ramsey | | Maksim Zaitsev - Coldwell Banker, Oradell |
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"Ask the Realtor" is a weekly column from RealSource Association of REALTORS® which appears in both the local papers and NJ.com. Ask the Realtor answers questions that the public has about real estate, promoting the knowledge and value of Realtors, and promoting the Realtor profession.
This weeks topics: Will the new mortgage lending rules impact buyers, Federal Flood Insurance Read More...
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Upcoming Committee Meetings
- Monday Febraury 24, 9:30am - Community Service
- Tuesday February 25, 2:30pm - MLS Users
- Wednesday February 26, 10am - Cultural Diversity and International Business Practices
- Wednesday February 26, 2pm - Technology
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Spotlight On Our Upcoming Continuing Education Classes
It's not too early to register - our classes tend to sell out quickly!
 April 23, 2014
Understanding Mold for Real Estate Professionals
3 Elective Credits
Program Time - 9:30am - 12:30pm
Instructor - Larry Hackney
Cost - $15 for Members, $25 for Non-Members
Location - RealSource
*Refreshments sponsored by ServPro
1 Day, 6 Core Credits, All Ethics Requirements Met, Free Breakfast & Lunch!
 April 30, 2014
The ABC's of SOP's: Are You In Compliance?
3 Core Credits, including 2 Ethics (this class will meet all ethics requirements for Continuing Education). Also approved for NAR® Quadrennial Ethics Requirement.
Program Time - 9:30am - 12:30pm
Instructor - Roseann Farrow
Cost - $15 for Members, $25 for Non-Members
Location - RealSource
*Coffee and Bagels Sponsored by Pillar to Post
April 30, 2014
Anti-Trust...Your Worst Nightmare!
3 Core Credits
Program Time - 1:30pm - 4:30pm
Instructor - Rosean Farrow
Cost - $15 for Member, $25 for Non-Members
Location - RealSource
*Lunch Sponsored by M&T Bank
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Spotlight On Our Affiliates:
Lawrence Berlin, Morgan Stanley
Lawrence Berlin
 Lawrence Berlin began working in the business as a REALTOR® Sales Associate. He became a broker/branch manager for a major real estate franchise in central NJ. Lawrence had an aptitude for the financial aspects of the real estate transaction and devoted almost 30 years to real estate mortgage financing, including residential home and construction lending. Lawrence has a deep understanding of your needs and concerns, as he has lived with the challenges of being self-employed and managing and working his own business.
 Founded in 1935, Morgan Stanley is one of the world's most respected financial service companies. It has meaningful intelligence about every major asset class and has a presence in every major market. We'll work with you to get a clear understanding of your unique circumstances, we'll find the right services and solutions to help meet your objectives by identifying the financial resources you need for your business, and we'll help you to stay focused on the overall wealth goals that are important to you, your business and your family.
Through Morgan Stanley Private Bank you have access to unique and non-traditional mortgage products for your clients. We provide services such as credit lines, and banking and investment products to help grow your business. We'll help you plan for and fund your retirement or other family event. Together, we will formulate a strategy to help you achieve your most important goals, and then deliver a vast array of resources to you in the way that is most appropriate for what you want to achieve.
Lawrence Berlin
150 Clove Road
1st Floor
Little Falls, NJ 07424
tel: (973) 890-3007
toll-free: (800) 227-8588
fax: (973) 890-3059
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Members On The Move
Alejandro Anderson to Alexander Anderson Real Estate Group, Hackensack
Michael A. D'Antonio to RE/MAX Properties, Saddle River
Francesco Moracci to Venture VR REALTORS®, Elmwood Park
Richard Viole to William Raveis Baer & McIntosh, Northvale
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5 Challenges You Must Face When Transitioning to a Paperless Real Estate Office
We live in an increasingly a digital age, and going paperless is no longer a thing of the future. If you're thinking of going paperless, here are some tips to help you navigate the challenges you may face.
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Planning Done: Measuring the QM Rule's Impact
 The qualified mortgage (QM) rule was implemented in January of 2014. It is the first of two rules that came from the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act that will impact the housing market. This law is intended to protect consumers by strengthening underwriting standards, but some have argued that the rules will raise costs and reduce access for consumers. To gain insight on the impact of the new law, NAR Research surveyed a sample of lenders with questions about the impact of the lending on their business and how the rule could in turn impact consumers. Read More...
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2013 Was a Great Year for Housing, According to NJAR®
The December 2013 housing market report from the New Jersey Association of REALTORS® shows that over the course of the year, the housing market proved to be strong. In fact, closed sales were at the highest levels since 2005, to 94,671 units, up 18.1 percent. There are still fewer homes to comprise the total state inventory, but new properties came on the market in greater numbers than during 2012, so if that continues, 2014 will see a well-balanced market. Read More...
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