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Thank you to Our Picnic Affiliate Partners:
Amber Sky Home Mortgage, First Meridian Home Mortgage,
Everbank and MLB Residential Lending
Food provided by: Pizza Time, Kebob on the Cliff, Pancho's, Noah's Ark, Maywood Market, Beyoglu Bistro and our members Denise McLean, Winnie Schreck and Ray Ferati.
Thank you to all our members who brought desserts to share
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July 28th-August 1st TAKE A
CIPS "Designation" Vacation !
Early Bird Discount Expires July 18th
Attend required and elective courses for the CIPS (Certified International Property Specialist) Designation. International real estate opportunities are everywhere and the CIPS Designation will provide you with the knowledge, research, network, and tools, to globalize your business!
Learn more about Costa Rica for vacation, investment, retirement, and your own dreams while you earn your CIPS Designation!
EBCBOR Members Can Take the
5-Day
Course for as little as $200
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Non-Stop Flights From JFK & Newark starting as low as $500!
For Preferred Rate Accommodations : (vacation rental condos & hotel rooms)
Email: crgarrealtors@gmail.com
Phone: 011-506-8708-6657
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National News- HUD Launches New Pilot Program- HAWK for Buyer Education
The Department of Housing and Urban Development and Federal Housing Administration are preparing to aid prospective homebuyers by rolling out a new four-year pilot program called Homeowners Armed With Knowledge that will reduce the cost of FHA loans and provide housing education for those who qualify.HAWK enrollees who complete approved housing counseling before purchasing a home will be eligible for a 0.50 percentage point decrease in the FHA's 1.75 percent upfront mortgage insurance premium, in addition to a 0.10 percentage point reduction in the annual insurance premium, which can be as high as 1.35 percent of the loan. For a $100,000 30-year FHA loan, for example, this can yield a savings of approximately $7,700 over the life of the loan. READ MORE
State News-
NJ homebuilding off to strongest start since 2007
Home building in New Jersey has gotten off to its strongest start since 2007, running 20 percent ahead of last year's pace, according to new census data.So far this year, nearly 11,000 housing units have been approved, up from almost 9,000 in the same period last year. Building permits are the best measure of housing construction for New Jersey, because the government doesn't track housing starts on the state level.READ MORE
Local News- Freeholder Tedesco plans incentives to draw business back to
Bergen County
Freeholder James Tedesco painted a dire picture of Bergen County on Monday: Businesses and jobs leaving for Rockland County N.Y., and other New Jersey counties, rising vacancies and higher property taxes for homeowners.
The Democratic candidate for County Executive laid out his economic development program for Bergen, a plan that includes tax incentives to lure businesses and keep them. Tedesco's program also includes plans to increase the size of the Bergen County Economic Development Corporation from three to six staff members and expand its role in drawing and retaining business to the county. He also called for the creation of a database of available commercial property and a marketing plan for the county. READ MORE
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DUE TOMORROW!
Nominate EBCBOR'S 2014 REALTOR of the Year!
 The Realtor� of the Year Award is the greatest honor bestowed upon a Realtor� by their peers. The award recognizes a Realtor� for meritorious contributions to the advancement of their profession and the real estate community at large. If you know an outstanding Realtor�, nominate them as the EBCBOR 2014 REALTOR of the Year ! Download the Nomination Form Please complete and return the form to lrubinfeld@bergenboard.com or FAX to 201-288-0511 By Tomorrow- Friday, July 11 at 5:00 PM |
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Apply for the 2015 EBCBOR Board of Directors!
 You are the Future of EBCBOR If... - You are committed to raising the bar of professionalism and excellence in the Real Estate industry
- You are passionate about the future of real estate.
- You are a creative & innovative thinker.
- You strive to enhance your business knowledge & expertise.
If you agree with any of the statements above and want to drive the Association forward,
you are the perfect candidate for one of the four available positions on the Board of Director's in 2015.
Members please submit your application no later than July 18th, 2014 Download Application Here |
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New Bill Introduced Regarding A Casino in the Meadowlands
If casinos open in northern New Jersey in the coming years, they could be paying a far higher tax rate than their Atlantic City counterparts.On June 30, state Sen. Paul Sarlo (D-Bergen) introduced a bill (
S2285) that would tax a potential future Meadowlands casino at a rate of 66 percent for their gross revenues.
Atlantic City casinos are currently taxed at 9.25 percent - 8 percent of gross revenues and a 1.25 percent "investment alternative tax." Sarlo said he arrived at the 66 percent figure because it was the highest rate at which any state taxes casinos, and that he will likely revise it down.
READ MORE
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Track Referrals and Conversions With Google Analytics
No matter how new and shiny your company's website is, it can't be considered a success unless you have concrete evidence of how it contributes to lead conversion and completed transactions. You can't know where your customers are going until you know where they've been. Google calls the sites that your web visitors came from "referrals." The sites that send you visitors are in essence sending you potential clients. Google can also tell you if the leads those sites are sending are qualified in a way, by showing you the "bounce rate." Low bounce rates mean higher levels of engagement.
Click to View Step-By-Step Guide
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July 15th TECH Tuesday Workshops:
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"Get Connected & Build a Team on LinkedIn"
In this Session you will learn the in's & outs of LinkedIn and its potential for Office Branding and signing top producing Agents.
-Your Profile
-The Office Page
-LinkedIn Professional & why it's worth the Fee
-Recruit, Recruit, Recruit to form a top team or office!
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"Facebook Business Pages 101"
Need a refresher? New to Faceboko Business pages?
In this session you will learn how to create a Facebook for business page and implement the basic functionality of Facebook to use in your everyday business.
- What is a personal pages vs. Professional page?
- Create your page
- Branding your Page
- Using your Page
TIME: 11:30 - 1:00pm
Limited to first 40 RSVPS
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All TECH Tuesdays are Held at the EBCBOR Office
Courses are Free to Members $10.00 for non-Members
Lunch is Provided
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"A REALTORS Guide to Title Insurance and HUD Statements"
This seminar will cover the fundamentals of Title Insurance and HUD Statements for Agents to understand and communicate with their clients related to these topics. REALTORS will gain a better understanding of the title examination and HUD processes and be able to spot potential problem
Date: Wednesday, July 16th
Time: 11:30am - 1:00pm
Location: EBCBOR Office
Cost: Free to EBCBOR Members
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CE: "Analysis of Lawsuits...Minimize Your Risk"
Time: 1:00pm - 4:00pm
3 Hrs. CORE NJ CE Credits
CE: "ETHICS: Minimize Your Liability"
Time: 5:00-8:00pm
3 Hrs. CORE NJ CE Credits (2 ETHICS)
Complete Your Ethics Requirment !
Location: EBCBOR Office
Cost: $20 EBCBOR Members $30 Non-Members
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"A REALTORS Guide to Title Insurance and HUD Statements"
This seminar will help Realtors understand the focus on First time homebuyers tax benefits by owning a home. How paying rent is not an option in today's real estate market.
Pre-approvals done the right way and to the fullest benefit for your client.
Date: Wednesday, July 31st
Time: 11:30am - 1:00pm
Location: EBCBOR Office
Cost: Free to EBCBOR Members
Lunch Served
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International Home Buyers Continue to Invest in Profitable U.S. Market, Realtors� Report
Favorable exchange rates, affordable home prices and rising affluence abroad continue to drive international buyers to the U.S. to purchase properties and make real estate investments. According to the National Association of Realtors�2014 Profile of International Home Buying Activity , for the period April 2013 through March 2014, total international sales have been estimated at $92.2 billion, an increase from the previous period's level of $68.2 billion. According to realtor.com�, the top five cities searched online by international buyers in 2014 were Los Angeles, Miami, Las Vegas, Orlando and New York City. READ MORE
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Help Feed Bergen County Residents in Need !
Every year the EBCBOR Community Service Committe Hosts "Dinner with REALTORS" as part of the Bergen Family Promise Nightly dinner service program. This service feeds over 100 Bergen County residents. More than 50% of those utilizing the program are current residents of the Hackensack shelter and others come from neighboring communities. Although many of the guests have a place to live, their limited incomes don't stretch to cover dinner every night.
If you would like to make a monetary donation to help cover the
costs of the dinner please contact:
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YPN "Sunset Mixer" in Teaneck
Thursday, July 24th
WHERE: Teaneck Doghouse, 1415 Palisade Ave
COST: $10 Admission includes appetizers and 2 drink tickets
After-Hours Networking Event, Open to All!
REALTORS FROM ALL BOARDS ARE WELCOME!
Get Your New Digital Headshot at the AHMC Photo Booth!
RSVP Now
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"Tools for School" Benefit
Monday, August 25th
Waterside in North Bergen
YPN & Community Service
Business After-Hours Event!
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Summer REALTOR Benefits !
Summer Is a Time for Saving, and a Time for Selling: the REALTOR Benefits� Program Can Help
If you're searching for the perfect way to leave a lasting impression, whether during an initial meeting or for a closing or thank you gift, we have REALTOR� exclusive offers that provide practical and unique solutions, all at a savings to you. Learn how offers from REALTOR Team Store�, Multi Merchant Prepaid Card, and the Lowe's Program for REALTORS� can help you leave a lasting impression by giving a gift your clients will appreciate.
EBCBOR Member Marketing Benefits
EBCBOR has 3 custom designed ready for order! What better way to make an impression at your Open Houses
and Broker Tours!
Customized with your logo, headshot and contact info- these Pop-Up Banners will get the attention of buyers, sellers and agents!
Call Pat Dori, Spirit Promotions
at 800.969.6005
Hours 9:00AM - 5:00PM EST, Monday-Friday.
EMAIL info@spiritsalespromo.com
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ONLINE CONTINUING EDUCATION
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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
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July 21- August 1, 2014
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September 8th - 19, 2014
NEXT: 8 Week Evening Course
Refer a Student!
Give them Coupon Code
"REFERRAL" to Save $50
on Registration
Register Now
Hiring New Agents?
Brokers if you are actively seeking new hires for your office
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Legislative Committee:
9:30 - 11:00 am
Friday, August 1st
Professional Development Committee
(Sub-Committee Meeting)
Monday, July 14th
Awards Selection & Verification
Judging Session
Tuesday, July 15th
9:30 - 11:00am
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Why Did you Join EBCBOR? AHMC strongly believes that business alliances with companies that have similar goals and ethics are essential to a profitable and reputable business. The executive board at EBCBOR possesses a similar ideal that through proper discipline, education and hard work any sales individual can obtain their goals. AHMC immediately recognized the similarities between the two companies and saw an excellent opportunity to not only increase business but to use the alliance as a forum to share, inform and educate real estate sales agents about technology and the evolving industry. We strive to be a different mortgage lender and the EBCBOR has given AHMC the opportunity to prove just that. READ MORE
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Phone: 201-288-5000
Fax: 201-288- 0511
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