NFCAR's Newsletter 11-18-13

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NFCAR Newsletter

Volume 14, Issue 23

November 18, 2013

In This Issue

Local News

Education Info

WCR Information

State & National News

Local News

Attention - Please Be Aware That Your 2014 Dues Billing Is Going To Be Emailed This Week

NFCAR'S Annual Holiday Luncheon Is Wed., December 11th!

Please 'Save The Date' and join us on Wednesday, December 11th at the Candlewood Inn for NFCAR's 2013 Holiday Party!

:: Great Food :: Installation of our 2014 President, President Elect, Local & State Directors :: Special Olympics Fundraiser :: Open Bar ::

Don't forget to choose your entree when registering, your choices are: Seafood Vol Au Vent ~ Filet Mignon ~ Chicken En Croute

Click here to register online

Click here to download the form and mail or fax it to NFCAR.

We would like to thank the following Holiday Party Sponsors for signing up early...

Platinum Sponsors: Riefberg, Smart, Donohue & NeJame, P.C., Savings Bank of Danbury & Yamin & Yamin

Silver Sponsors: EverBank & Peter Scalzo, Esq.

Gift Basket Donations For Special Olympics

If you are interested in donating a holiday gift basket or gift certificate to be raffled at our holiday luncheon, please click here or contact Ed Cavallo at (203) 775-6145

NFCAR Office Closed on November 28th & 29th

The NFCAR office will be closed on Thursday, November 28th and Friday, November 29th for the Thanksgiving Holiday. We wish you a happy and safe holiday.

Caravan Contact Information

Just a reminder - Caravans are not managed or operated by NFCAR - they are managed and/or operated by REALTORS�. Rules and regulations apply to each of the individual caravans. If you have any questions regarding the caravans, please call the contacts listed below.

Bethel: Jim Adams at EMM Loans 203-400-6214

Brookfield; Kellie Martone email your listing address and price to joan@kelliemartone.com by Friday's at noon

Danbury; Thomas Lutz at Newtown Savings Bank (203) 364-2970

New Fairfield; Jane Serfass at Neumann Real Estate (203) 746-6565

New Milford; Tom Lutz at Newtown Savings Bank (203) 364-2970

Sherman; Irit Granger at William Raveis (203) 803-3748

UPDATED: Condo Only Caravan; Debbie Blum at Cornerstone CT Realty (203) 733-8379

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Education Info

'Principles & Practices' Course - Open Enrollment

This course is a continuous Start Program, start your training on any Monday evening. Here are the details:

Runs: Monday & Wednesday - 6:00pm - 9:00pm

Tuition: $399.00

Click here to download the registration form.

RECENT CHANGE TO P&P: The Connecticut Real Estate Commission now requires that an applicant applying for a broker's license on or after January 1, 2014 must meet the educational requirements in Title 20, Section 20-314 (specifically, the full 60 hour P&P course); and that credit for the 30 hour P&P course will no longer be granted. In the past, there was a grandfather provision providing applicants with credit for the 30 hour P&P course if they finished it on or after October 1, 1994.

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WCR Information

WCR Links

In CT: www.ctstatewcr.org

National: www.wcr.org

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State & National News

CAR's Leadership Conference & Education Day

December 3-4, the Connecticut Association of REALTORS� will hold its 12th Annual CT REALTORS� Leadership Conference & Professional Development Day. This conference is attended by REALTOR� leaders, members and local Association Executives from across the State. For more information & to register, click here.

Foxwoods $99 Room Rate Ends Monday

If you are planning to attend the CAR Leadership Conference and/or Installation/Awards Banquet (December 3) and/or the CAR Professional Development Day (December 4), please note that the deadline to reserve a hotel room at Foxwoods ends Today!

Statewide Energy Efficiency Program and Video

CL&P and United Illuminating are part of Energize Connecticut, a statewide initiative that offers programs and rebates to help residents save money and use clean, affordable energy. Programs include Home Energy Solutions (HES) - a service that brings utility-authorized energy professionals to your house, condo or apartment, where they will locate and seal critical air leaks, install energy-saving bulbs, insulate hot water pipes and evaluate heating and cooling equipment, insulation and major appliances. HES participants may find a significant reduction in their energy costs. Click here to learn more.

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The Northern Fairfield County Association of REALTORS�

15 Stony Hill Rd
Bethel, CT 06801
Ph: (203) 744-7255
Fx: (203) 792-9962

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