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Thank you to all the brave men and women that serve and have served 
in our military.You have protected our freedom and helped preserved the American Dream. 
 
 In observance of Memorial Day, the EBCBOR Office will close at 1pm Friday, May 23 and reopen Tues., May 27 at 8:00am 
Have a Happy & Safe Memorial Day Weekend!  
Attend the EBCBOR Mid-Year Meeting 
 
  •  Full Breakfast Buffet
  • Affiliate Partner Trade Show
  • Vote on the Proposed Merger with the Meadowlands Board of REALTORS
  • Download Merger Agreement
  • Bergen County Mayoral Panel 
NAR News- Member Survey Shows Rise in Realtor� Income & Sales Volume

Reflecting the 11.5 percent growth in home prices last year, income and sales volume jumped for the third year in a row, according to the 2014 National Association of Realtors� Member Profile. The survey also found an increase in new and younger members to NAR in 2013.  Lawrence Yun , NAR chief economist, said recovery in the housing market since the downturn continues to improve the earnings of real estate professionals. "Fueled mostly by rising home sales and prices, the median gross income of a Realtor increased to $47,700 in 2013 from $43,500 in 2012, marking a 9.6 percent rise and a sharp gain from $34,900 in 2011," he said. READ MORE

 

National News- FHFA Plans To Increase Credit; Leaves Loan Limits Unchanged
 
State News- "Christie puts off property-tax rebates to ease budget problems"
Senior citizens, disabled residents and other homeowners who are among the more than a million people enrolled in New Jersey's Homestead program will not get their property tax relief this year.That relief - in the form of a credit on annual property tax bills - is again being delayed by Governor Christie and his administration, who blame another bad budget year.The latest delay means people won't see this benefit until May 2015 - nearly two years since the last time the tax-relief credit was available.Christie has now postponed the Homestead program three times since taking office in early 2010. Property taxes in New Jersey are still rising, but not by as much as they had when Christie took office and before he pushed for a 2 percent cap on increases. READ MORE 
 
Local News- Dumont Delays Rezoning Vote

The Dumont Council has pushed back a vote on an ordinance that would rezone the closed D'Angelo Farms property to make way for affordable housing on the 7 acres thereby  building a 144-apartment complex on the former farm. 

"We pulled the ordinance because of the new regulations that have come from COAH," Mayor Jim Kelly said. He was referring to new proposed rules to shape municipal responsibilities for low- and moderate-income housing that were presented last month by the state Council on Affordable Housing.A borough subcommittee and affordable-housing experts were sorting through a "volume of information" to determine how many units the town needs to build, Kelly said. The council's next meeting is June 17. READ MORE

Don't Miss the Mayoral Panel at the Mid Year Meeting! 

 

The Mayors of Fort Lee, Haworth, Teaneck and Tenafly will be at the Mid Year Meeting next Thursday to discuss property taxes, transportation, developments and town amenities and much more. 

Have a question for a Mayor? Submit it now! 

 

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Proposed Legislation Could Revive Transfer of Housing Units

 

State Assemblyman Declan O'Scanlon (R-Monmouth) has introduced legislation that would, if passed by the Senate and Assembly and signed into law by the governor, reauthorize regional contribution agreements (RCAs) between towns in the nine counties most affected by superstorm Sandy. According to a press release, these agreements will permit the transfer of housing units to count toward a recipient municipality's state-mandated obligation to provide affordable housing for individuals and families with low and moderate incomes. These types of agreements were originally permitted by the state Council on Affordable Housing, which held that a town could transfer a portion of its affordable housing obligation to another municipality. RCAs were banned in 2008. READ MORE 

Join the Legislative & RPAC Committees in Trenton on June 5th!   
EBCBOR will Sponsor Your ticket 

Join EBCBOR  for REALTORS� Day in Trenton where all 120 members of the legislature and Gov. Christie have been invited to provide NJAR� members the opportunity to meet and interact with elected officials. Following the event, all members are invited to tour the State House and observe live legislative proceedings.
 
Date:  June 5th, 2014
Time:  9:00am - 1:00pm
Location: Trenton Masonic Temple
Breakfast Served
Social Media Business Tips: "Facebook Dos & Don'ts For REALTORS" 
  • Do share personal tidbits about your life. Let people know you have interests outside of real estate. But not even your mother wants to know what you ate for breakfast-unless it was something really memorable.
  • Do visit the pages of your clients and friends, and "like" their posts. Then follow up with a phone call or note that shows you actually care.
  • Do be genuine. Post items that you are truly passionate about.
  • Do group your friends into lists. A "Local Folks" list can receive your invitations to local events. A "Clients" list enables you to check in with them easily  
TECH TUESDAY WORKSHOPS: 
 
* Better Skills for Business: Microsoft Excel Part 1
Excel Part 1 is an 8 hour course. You will learn to create and edit basic Excel worksheets and workbooks. Create a basic worksheet by using MS Excel; perform calculations, modify a worksheet, format a worksheet, print the content of a workbook and manage a workbook.    
 
When: Tuesday, June 17th   8:00am- 5:00pm
Where: EBCBOR Office  
Cost: Free to Members     
* Tweet Your Way to Better Business
In this session you will learn everything there is to know about Twitter. We will set your page up and teach you the best usage for twitter in your daily business. When was your last Tweet?
    -Set up your Twitter page
    -The power of Tweeting
    -What to Tweet & When to Tweet
    -Follow me to your next home 
  
 
 
When: Tuesday, June 17th   8:00am- 5:00pm
Where: EBCBOR Office  
Cost: Free to Members  
Lunch Provided   
BreakThrough by Design™ with Tom Ferry

EBCBOR Affiliate Partner, Bank of America has teamed up with Tom Ferry - Your Coach to offer an exclusive BreakThrough by Design™ real estate coaching opportunity where you will hear methods to break through some of industry biggest obstacles to success. 2 Sessions Available for Registration!

 
Date:  May 28th, 2014
Time:  10:00am - 11:30 am  OR 12:30- 2:00pm
Location: EBCBOR Office 
Cost: Free to EBCBOR Members
Lunch 11:30- 12:30pm
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"In the Biz" June 6th Summer Professional Development Roundtables   

Title

Topic

Presenter

1. Flood Insurance in Bergen County 

Flood Insurance

Carlos Capellan, State Farm 

2. Lending for Condos & Co-Ops

Condo vs. Co-op

Luke Chamberlin, NJ Lenders

3.   Feeling 10ft Tall & working with short sales

Distressed properties -Short Sales

Dan Barli, Esq

4.   Appraisals Important Drivers

Appraisals

Peter Loeb, Loeb Appraisal

5.   Inspectors are for Buyers

Inspection

Carlos Ceballos, CE Home Inspection

6.   Oil Tank is not a Dirty word

Oil Tanks

Robby Schiff, Oil Tank Services

7.   Successful Open House

Open house

Elaine Mosera, REALTOR 

8.   From Pumpkin to a Colonial

Architecture

Peter Cooper

9.   Feng Shui Home Layout

Fung Shui

Deana Trust

 
Date:  June 6th
Time:  9:00am - 12:00pm
Location: EBCBOR Office 
Cost: Free to EBCBOR Members
Bagels & Coffee
The Foundation of Real Estate: REALTORS & Homebuilders 
Lunch will be served

 

Join REALTORS and members of the Builders & Remodelers Association of Northern New Jersey for Lunch, Networking and an Industry Panel.  

 

 Panelists: 

   Nelson Chen, President of the NJ MLS

   Dave Taormina, EVERBANK

   Anthony Volpe, Volpe Custom Homes 

   Charles Baldanza, Baldanza Design+ Build 

  
Date:  Wednesday, June 18th
Time:  11:00am - 1:00pm
Location: EBCBOR Office 
Cost: Free to EBCBOR Members
Mainstream & Second Home Buyers still Seeking Value for Global Property Investments
With the global economy displaying green shoots property buyers, both in mainstream housing markets and second home hotspots, are looking closely at which markets offer real value. Already in 2014 there has been a steady stream of positive indicators for global housing markets, according to the Global Opportunities from international real estate firm Knight Frank.It points out that lending criteria is being relaxed, interest rates in Europe, the United States and the UK look set to remain at historical lows at least until 2015, employment is picking up and buyer confidence is strengthening.

'This upturn in the global economy, albeit gradual, has meant that for some homeownership is back on the agenda for the first time since 2008,' said Kate Everett Allen, head of international residential research. READ MORE

Community Service is Collecting These Items for the Summer ! 
Attending a class or event at the EBCBOR Office? 
Help the Community Service Committee collect for Bergen County residents in need. The Community Service Committee is collecting the following items: 
  • Canned/ non perishable food items for the CFA Food Pantry
  • Used Cell Phones for "Cell Phones for Soldiers" phone card project
  • Spring and Summer gently used men's and women's attire (Please provide hangers)
  • Donations for the CFA Weekend Meal Pack Program
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Tenafly Rotary Club Annual Golf Outing golf5.jpg   

Save the Date


Golf Tournament & Hot Dog Roast July 21
Paramus Country Club  

Help Fight LGL Leukemia

$150.00 per player

Register as a team or individuals 

Click Here to Participate or Contact Jerry Kotch at 201-310-0080
Register for the Next "Business Over Breakfast" Forum

 

WHEN:June 11th from 8:30 - 10:30am

SPEAKER: Denis Supraner, Founder & President of Professional Liability Services, LLC. (PLCSI) PLSCI is one of the largest independent brokers of E &O insurance and professional liability in the tri-state area.

Cost:Free to EBCBOR Designated REALTORS & Office Managers 

Breakfast Served  

RSVP Now 

Be a Part of the Great Ethics Debate!
Mock Hearing with Professional Standards Committee

 

WHEN:June 19th from 11:30-1:00pm 

WHERE: EBCBOR Office, Hasbrouck Heights

Cost:Free to EBCBOR Designated REALTORS & Office Managers 

Lunch Served

Hosted by Dan Barli, Barli & Associates

 RSVP Now 

YPN Events 

 

New Member "Breakfast Club" 

 

WHEN:June 20th from 9:00am - 11:00am

WHERE: Panera, Route 4 Paramus

Welcome new members and share tips and tools for success

Space Limited to First 40 Registrants

 RSVP Now 

YPN "Sunset Mixer" in Teaneck  

 

WHEN:June 19th, 2014 from 5:00 - 7:00pm

WHERE: Teaneck Doghouse, 1415 Palisade Ave

COST: $10 Admission includes appetizers and 2 drink tickets

After-Hours Networking Event, Open to All! 

RSVP Now 

In This Issue
  
NAR Partners for Marketing Resources   

 

Make sure you stand out from the crowd so that you can grow your business with these unique marketing resources. From branded closing gifts, to personalized e-communications and even a system that helps you determine what makes your phone ring. LEARN MORE

Partners Include: 


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WE NEED YOUR INPUT 

ONLINE CONTINUING EDUCATION 

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Earn CE Credits Online
 
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 Grow Your Business...Become a Broker!   

Next Broker Course Begins June 2nd!
  EBCBOR Members Save $100


COURSE SCHEDULE:

  • 90-Hour Broker General Course (required) - Begins
    June 2 
  • 30-Hours Ethics & Agency Course (required)- Begins July 14 
  • 30-Hours Office Management Course (required)- Begins July 28
Register Now     

 

Know Someone who Wants to Get Their NJ Real Estate License?   

  Pre-Licensing Class at the  
Bergen County REALTOR Center for Professional Development

NEXT: 2 Week Accelerated Day Course
 
  • July 21, 2014- August 1, 2014 Register

NEXT:  8 Week Evening Course 

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Phone: 201-288-5000
Fax: 201-288- 0511

Staff Contact Info:



Equal Opportunity Committee Meeting

Monday June 2, 2014

8:30 am-10:30 am

 

Professional Development Committee Meeting

Monday June 9, 2014

9:30 am-10:30 am

 

Community Service Committee Meeting

Monday June 9, 2014

1:00 pm-2:00pm

 

YPN Committee Meeting

Tuesday June 10, 2014

10:30 am-12:00 pm

 

 

Communications Committee Meeting

Monday June 16, 2014

9:30 am-11:00 am


NAME OFFICE
Khushboo BathiaWeichert, Realtors
Idit BernsteinMiron Properties LLC
Mary J ChoWeichert, Realtors
Reshma DaveColdwell Banker
Hijong Del FornoBHG Rand Realty
Martha R DuqueKeller Williams Valley Realty
Kenneth GagoSchmitt Real Estate
Michael GalkovichProminent Properties Sotheby's
Anabela GasparMiron Properties LLC
Richard GrisafiProminent Properties Sotheby's
Kevin JoycePrudential Joyce Realty
Eliezer KarpovskiWeichert, Realtors
Yeon Hee KohC Land Realty Co
Gloria M LibbyWeichert, Realtors
Baney M MontoyaCoccia Realty
Adam NelsonBergen County Realtor Center
Matthew O'BrienWeichert, Realtors 
Foram ParikhRe/Max Select Prop
Michael E PrinceRusso Real Estate
Brian D SakevichCoccia Realty
Steven Weinberg
Weichert, Realtors

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Meet YPNers 

From around NJ at the Multi-Board Beach Networking Event! 

 

Friday, June 13th

Martell's Tiki Bar

Point Pleasant, NJ

$50 Advanced Admission includes:

Appetizers, Barbeque, Wine, Beer and Soda