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Week of May 18, 2007
REMINDER: ALL FLYERS ARE INCLUDED IN THE WEEKLY BROKER FAX
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DEADLINES TODAY!
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And the Nominees Are...
The Coastal Association of REALTORS® is looking for suitable candidates for the following awards:
- Rookie of the Year
- REALTOR® of the Year
- MAR Community Service Award (goes to an individual)
Please submit names to cindyc@coastalassociationofrealtors.com. |
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Let Us Know About Your Good Deeds, WIN A$100GAS CARD!
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 completing a survey.
Everyone who completes the survey will be recognized and will entered into a drawing to win a $100 GAS CARD! And, any information will be used to help CAR win another MAR C.A.R.E. Award!Last year, CAR won Third Place ($1,000). Help us win FIRST PLACE this year ($10,000)! |
MAR Committee Sign-Up
The 2007-2008 Committee Volunteer Form is now online. If you are already on a MAR committee, you do not automatically retain your status—you MUST fill out a form for next year. The form has been changed somewhat, and submissions are only being accepted online. Please do it ASAP to retain a seat on your selected committees. The direct link is http://www.mdrealtor.org/cvf2007.aspx.
NOTE: MAR has changed this deadline from May 21 to May 18. |
Holiday Closing
The association office will be closed on Monday, May 28, in observance of Memorial Day. The association office will reopen on Tuesday, May 29. Have a happy and safe holiday weekend!
Attention Brokers and Office Managers
Third quarter ARIS bills have been sent out to all offices. Please contact the association office if you have not received a bill.
CAR Membership Applications and MLS Forms
The CAR Membership Application, MLS Clerical Access, and MLS Waiver Request forms are now located on our Web site at coastalassociationofrealtors.org. You will find them under the REALTOR® Resources section. We ask that you please take advantage of this new feature.
Mortgage Rates Edge Up on Fed Inflation Jitters
Freddie Mac today released the results of its Primary Mortgage Market Survey (PMMS) in which the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage (FRM) averaged 6.21 percent with an average 0.4 point for the week ending May 16, up from last week when it averaged 6.15 percent. Last year at this time, the 30-year FRM averaged 6.60 percent. Full story>>>
 MAR Annual Conference & Tradeshow
September 10-12 in Ocean City. Register now for education classes & Fun Day Events. This year, online conference registration allows you to: Make any class changes online, purchase additional tickets, and receive an improved Registration Confirmation. COST: 3-day Registration—$225 now through August 15; $50 discount for Rookie REALTORS®. Once you have successfully entered your NRDS#, please review your contact information, and scroll down to “REGISTRATION TYPE” to choose the registration type that applies to you. Then continue registering.Register now!
Mortgage Fraud Spreading, Blamed For Housing Bust
The spread of mortgage fraud and the associated increase in foreclosures is getting blamed for a housing market boom gone bust. Full story>>>
Home Inspector Licensing in Maryland
Effective January 1, 2008, all home inspectors working in Maryland must be licensed. Though the law requiring home inspector licensing is many years old, the Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation (DLLR) did not have enough money to implement the law until this year. Now that DLLR has funded the licensing program, home inspectors in Maryland will have the next 8 months to apply for the license. The two-year license costs $400, plus an initial fee of $50. For more information call Mark Feinroth or Bill Castelli at MAR at 800-638-6425.
CAR Quarterly Newsletter Deadline
DEADLINE FOR AD RESERVATION & ARTICLE SUBMISSION: FRIDAY, JULY 6
It’s time to reserve your spot in the CAR printed quarterly newsletter, CURRENTS. The Summer 2007 issue will arrive in member mailboxes in late July.
- Advertise to more than 1,300 REALTORS® in the tri-county area. Rates are detailed in the advertising packet.
- Want to annouce a promotion, new agents, retirements, special achievements, births, or more? Make a submission to the Member Spotlight section.Send all questions, feedback, article ideas or annoucements to
editor@coastalrealtors.org.
Do We Have Your Correct E-Mail?
We send this Weekly Update, as well as other important information to members via e-mail. You can call the CAR Office or send an e-mail to membershiprecords@gcaar.com to update your e-mail address on file.
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