REMINDER: ALL FLYERS ARE INCLUDED IN THE WEEKLY BROKER FAX

GRI 200 Series
The GRI 200 Series has been scheduled for May of 2007, and will be held at the association office. Please refer to the Web site for specific dates and times, as well as to register. 

Volunteers Needed for Booster T-Shirt Sales
The Community Service committee needs volunteers to work the Ocean City Booster T-shirt sales at the Recreation Center at North Park on the weekend of March 16-18. Call  Terry Testani  (Shamrock Realty Group, Inc.) at 443-523-2966 for details and time slots.

ARIS Classes
There have been ARIS classes scheduled through May. Please refer to the Web site for further details and registration

We Want to Know About Your Volunteer Efforts!
Every year, CAR members volunteer thousands of hours of their time to charitable causes. This year CAR will again be recognizing everyone who has contributed to his or her community in the summer issue of Currents. Now is your time to shine—tell us what you did for your favorite community, school, charity or non-profit organization by clicking and completing this survey. Everyone who completes the survey will be recognized and will entered into a drawing to win a $50 GAS CARD! And, any information will be used to help CAR win another MAR C.A.R.E. Award!

Mark Your Calendars
Please make note of the following Women’s Council of REALTORS® events.

• March 14: General membership meeting: WCR & You—New member orientation
• March 23: Board meeting
• March 28: Bishopville House Tour

For more information, please visit the WCR Web site.

Economic News Allows Mortgage Rates to Slip For Second Week
Freddie Mac today released the results of its Primary Mortgage Market Survey (PMMS) in which the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage (FRM) averaged 6.18 percent with an average 0.4 point for the week ending March 1, 2007, down from last week when it averaged 6.22 percent. Last year at this time, the 30-year FRM averaged 6.24 percent. Full Story

New Tankless Hot Water Heaters
Hot water heaters don’t last forever. The good news is that there are newer hot water heater technologies to consider. Full Story

The Second-Home Subsidy Act
The Taxpayer Relief Act gave home owners a windfall when they sell their home and many have plowed that tax break back into real estate in the second home sector. Full Story

NAR Midyear Meetings Registration Now Open
Once again this year, NAR’s Midyear Legislative Meetings and Trade Expo will be held in Washington, DC. The meetings are scheduled for May 14-19 and registration for the event is now open online. Click for more information or to register today.

This Month Is...

• Women’s History Month
• American Red Cross Month
• National Nutrition Month
• National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month
• Reading Month
• Peanut Month
• Craft Month
• Disabilities Awareness Month
• March 11: New Daylight Saving Time takes effect (U.S.)
• March 17: St. Patrick’s Day