REMINDER: ALL FLYERS ARE INCLUDED IN THE WEEKLY BROKER FAX

GRI 300 Series
The GRI 300 series has been scheduled for September/October...

• Thursday, September 20
• Friday, September 21
• Thursday, September 27
• Friday, September 28
• Thursday, October 4

...and will be held at the association office.

Come one, come all to "Learn More, Earn More!" According to the 2005 National Association of REALTORS® Member Profile survey, REALTORS® with a designation earned a median income of $82,900 while members without a designation had a median income of $40,900. Please refer to the Web site for specific dates and times, as well as to register.

Task Force Now Forming
Are you interested in Smart Growth, Diversity or Affordable Housing? CAR Government Affairs Director Joan Strang is looking for volunteers to serve on a task force to put together a program for the community on one of these issues. The National Association of REALTORS® is offering a grant program that can assist associations with this effort. If you are interested in serving on this task force and taking a leadership role in your community, please contact Joan Strang at joan.strang@longandfoster.com or at 410-845-0132.

YOUNG GUNS WANTED!
Yes, it’s time for the 2nd annual Young Guns feature in Currents. Know a young agent who’s a real go-getter? Can you see him/her becoming the next big name in real estate? LET US KNOW. Currents is looking for the top up-and-coming REALTORS® to profile in its fall issue. Please send nominations NO LATER THAN SEPTEMBER 10 to editor@coastalrealtors.org.

CAR Quarterly Newsletter Deadline
DEADLINE FOR AD RESERVATION & ARTICLE SUBMISSION: FRIDAY, OCTOBER 5
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 October.

• 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.
  

NC Flexes Its Regulatory Muscle—And Why You Should Care
North Carolina pioneered predatory lending regulation and recently took a similar role by passing subprime rules with bi-partisan support in just four months. Full story >>

Federal Law Prohibits Most Referral Fees to Unlicensed Persons
More than a few real estate agents are confused about the laws governing referral fees. Some don’t even know that there are any laws governing referral fees. Some know, but don’t care. Full story >>

Real Estate "Oases": Markets Thriving in Tough Times
Home prices may be flat or anemic in many parts of the country, but not in as many places as you might assume from listening to the evening TV newscasts. Prices are up in dozens of metropolitan markets—two out of every three, according to the latest study-and within most metropolitan areas there are oasis-like micromarkets that are outperforming national and regional trends. 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!

NAR Annual Conference & Expo
There are NO LIMITS to what you can gain at the 2007 REALTORS® Conference & Expo, November 13-16 in Las Vegas, Nevada. With hundreds of programs, networking opportunities, cutting edge technology, and more, you can customize your Conference & Expo experience to your needs and interests. Grow professionally and personally while gaining inspiration to be your very best. Special guests:

• James Taylor
• Lou Holtz
• Bill Cosby
• Doris Kearns

It’s the 2007 Conference & Expo, and what happens here, helps you everywhere! Click here to register now! Early bird discount deadline: Wednesday, August 15.