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!
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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
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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
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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
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Join the Legislative & RPAC Committees in Trenton on June 5th!
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EBCBOR will Sponsor Your ticket
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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.
Time: 9:00am - 1:00pm
Location: Trenton Masonic Temple
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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
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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
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* 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
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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!
Time: 10:00am - 11:30 am OR 12:30- 2:00pm
Location: EBCBOR Office
Cost: Free to EBCBOR Members
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"In the Biz" June 6th Summer Professional Development Roundtables
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Topic
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Presenter
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1. Flood Insurance in Bergen County
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Flood Insurance
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Carlos Capellan, State Farm
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2. Lending for Condos & Co-Ops
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Condo vs. Co-op
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Luke Chamberlin, NJ Lenders
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3. Feeling 10ft Tall & working with short sales
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Distressed properties -Short Sales
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Dan Barli, Esq
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4. Appraisals Important Drivers
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Appraisals
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Peter Loeb, Loeb Appraisal
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5. Inspectors are for Buyers
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Inspection
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Carlos Ceballos, CE Home Inspection
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6. Oil Tank is not a Dirty word
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Oil Tanks
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Robby Schiff, Oil Tank Services
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7. Successful Open House
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Open house
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Elaine Mosera, REALTOR
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8. From Pumpkin to a Colonial
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Architecture
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Peter Cooper
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9. Feng Shui Home Layout
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Fung Shui
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Deana Trust
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Time: 9:00am - 12:00pm
Location: EBCBOR Office
Cost: Free to EBCBOR Members
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The Foundation of Real Estate: REALTORS & Homebuilders
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Lunch will be served
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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
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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
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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
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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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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ONLINE CONTINUING EDUCATION
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Grow Your Business...Become a Broker!
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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
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Know Someone who Wants to Get Their NJ Real Estate License?
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Pre-Licensing Class at the
Bergen County REALTOR Center for Professional Development
NEXT: 2 Week Accelerated Day Course
NEXT: 8 Week Evening Course
Refer a Student! Give them Coupon Code "REFERRAL" to Save $50 on Registration Register Now
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Phone: 201-288-5000
Fax: 201-288- 0511
Staff Contact Info:
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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
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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
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