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NFCAR Newsletter

 Volume 15, Issue 9 
April 28, 2014
In This Issue
Local News
Education Info
WCR Information
State & National News
Local News

Emil J. Morey Scholarship Applications Are Available

The Emil J. Morey Memorial Scholarship was created in 1988 and first awarded in 1989 to honor the memory of REALTOR� Emil J. Morey (1923-1988)

Click here for the Emil J. Morey Memorial Scholarship application, or you can stop and pick up an application at the NFCAR office.

The deadline for graduating high school students to submit their application is May 1st

 

NFCAR's Advance Dues Club

Sign Up Today! Save for your 2015 REALTOR� Dues, the program is simple... you put a little bit of money on your account on a regular basis... it adds up during the year; so when you receive your annual REALTOR statement you pay your remaining balance, or you receive a dues statement that says... "Paid in Full" It's that simple! Call NFCAR for detail 203 744-7255

 

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 [email protected] 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

Condo Only CaravanDebbie Blum at Cornerstone CT Realty (203) 733-8379
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Education Info

April & May CE Class Schedule

Our CE Classes are $30 for NFCAR Members & $35 for Non-Members. All classes will be held here at NFCAR 15 Stony Hill Road, Bethel

New Constructions - Apr. 30th - 9:30-12:30

NEW(M) CT Real Estate Law: Updated & Revisited - May 1st - 6:00-9:00

(M) CT Real Estate Law: Updated & Revisited - May 3rd- 9:30-12:30

What REALTORS� Should Know About Credit But Were Afraid To Ask - May 7th - 9:30-12:30

Homes For All - May 7th - 1:30-4:30

NEW - Construction & Renovation Financing - Moving On - May 8th - 6:00-9:00

Social Media For REALTORS� - May 14th - 9:30-12:30

Know Your Government Loans In A Tight Market - May 14th - 1:30-4:30

NEW - What REALTORS� Should Know About Credit But Were Afraid To Ask - May 15th - 6:00-9:00

Environmental Issues - May 17th - 1:30-4:30

REALTORS� Marketing Properties With Email & Social Media - May 21st - 9:30-12:30

(M) CT Real Estate Law: Updated & Revisited - May 21st - 1:30-4:30

(M) CT Real Estate Law: Updated & Revisited - May 28th - 9:30-12:30

Review of Residential Rules & Regulations - May 28th - 1:30-4:30

NEW -(M)CT Real Estate Law: Updated & Revisited - May 29th - 6:00-9:00

Construction & Renovation Financing - Moving On - May 31st - 9:30-12:30

(M) CT Real Estate Law: Updated & Revisited - May 31st - 1:30-4:30

 

(M) = Denotes that this course is Mandatory continuing ed course per the State of CT and is required to renewing your CT real estate license.
To download the April CE Flyer click here.
To download the May CE Flyer click here.

 

'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.

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WCR Information 

WCR April Meeting, Scholarship Info & Links

Join the Women's Council of Realtors Greater Danbury Chapter for Budget Therapy & Financial Planning for Realtors

Is your budget hanging by a thread? Financial Planner and budget expert Melissa Ciotoli, CFP of Price Financial Group in Wilton brings us a hands on workshop to face your money demons down.

Special Guest Hon. Mayor Mark Boughton

Wednesday, April 23, 2014  from 11:30-1:30 at Anthony's Lake Club - Delicious New Menu!!

Members: $20 Non-Members/Guests: $30 Additional $5 Fee for Walk-Ins. Click here to register & pay online

 

The 2014 GDC WCR Scholarship is open Applicants must be a relation to a current Greater Danbury Chapter WCR Member in good standing.  Complete applications must be received by May 31, 2014 to be considered. Click here for the application E-mail complete application to the GDC WCR Scholarship Committee at: [email protected].  Please request confirmation of receipt.

 

In CT:  www.ctstatewcr.org

National: www.wcr.org

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State & National News

REALTOR� Party Convention & Trade Expo: Register Now

Registration is now open for the REALTOR� Party Convention & Trade Expo, May 12-17 in Washington, D.C. The REALTOR� Party Convention & Trade Expo is where NAR members take an active role to advance the real estate industry, public policy, and the association. Join fellow REALTORS� in Washington, DC, for special issues forums, committee meetings, legislative activities, and the industry trade show. Click here to register now!
 

REALTOR� Magazine Seeking Nominations for 2014 Good Neighbor Awards

REALTOR� Magazine's Good Neighbor Awards recognize REALTORS� who have made an extraordinary impact on their community, or on the national or world stage, through volunteer work. Five winners are announced each fall in REALTOR� Magazine. Winners are recognized annually at the REALTORS� Conference & Expo, and receive $10,000 grants for their charities. Winners also receive travel expenses to the conference and national and local media exposure for their community cause. In addition to the winners, five honorable mentions each receive a $2,500 grant. This year's Good Neighbor Award deadline is May 16, 2014. Nominations are received from REALTORS� around the country, as well as through local and state Good Neighbor Award programs that serve as feeders to the national program. Applicants must be members of the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS�. Click here to nominate a REALTOR�. 

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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  
www.nfcar.com        
 
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NFCAR's 2014 Directors

 

  President:
Linda Connolly
 
President Elect:
Barbara Adler 

 

John Ashkar
Lucy Blessey
Leslie Brent
Mick Consalvo
Scott Cooney
Pat Fink
Steven Greenberg
Anne Lewis
Patty McManus
Connie Strait
Tom Sullivan
Robert Yamin
2013 Affiliate Of The Year
Tom Lutz
   

2013 REALTOR� Of 

The Year

David Brand

   
NFCAR's Affiliate Members
(in alphabetical order by company name) 

 

Ryan Perry

Brookfield Technology

 

Dana Voelzke

Citi

 

Edward Hannafin

Collins Hannafin etc PC

   

Larry Janesky

CT Basment Systems

 

David George

EverBank

 

Ian Farrison

Evolve Bank & Trust 

 

Joyce Trombley

Fairfield County Bank

 

Peter Scalzo

Gager & Emerson LLP

 

Jim Carey 

Go Mini's/Clancy Storage

 

Joseph Biraglia

Halloran & Sage LLP

 

Wendy Hunt 

Homestead Funding Corp

 

Joseph Saffi

Joseph Saffi Attorney At Law 

 

Anthony Vournazos

Law Office of Anthony Vournazos

 

Dom Chieffalo

Law Office of Dom Chieffalo

 

James McKeever

Liberty Mututal

 

 Steven Greenberg

Naugatuck Valley Savings

 

Thomas Lutz

Newtown Savings Bank 

 

 Joe McCann

RES-I-TEC

 

 Larry Riefberg &

Karin NeJame

Riefberg, Smart, Donahue & NeJame, etc

 

Joseph Romanello

Romanello Law Firm

 

 Martin Morgado 

James Philipakos

 Savings Bank of Danbury

 

John Marcucilli

The Marcucilli Agency

 

James Smith

The Quinn Law Firm, LLC

 

 Kara Golden

Tiger Home & Building Inspections 

 

Kerry Gulick,

 Sharon  Mendelsohn,

Brian Skarda

Union Savings Bank

 

Laurie Wright & Rose Yardito

Webster Bank 

 

Chris Goodrich Rebecca Lollie

Wells Fargo Home Mortgage

 

Sabrina Defazio

Western Connecticut Federal Credit Union

 

Robert Yamin

Yamin & Yamin, LLP

 

Anthony Yorio

Yorio Law Group