Habitat For Humanity (HFH) local chapter here in Worcester County is in need. Under the leadership of a handful of local residents from Worcester County, they have begun to reorganize and rejuvenate this wonderful organization. Since 1994, HFH has provided homes for thirteen local families, all of whom partnered with Habitat and helped build their own home. And, they did it with an all volunteer organization.

Now in 2008, they need some "new blood." They need some fresh faces with new ideas and new energy. All of the positions listed below are volunteer and part-time. But, the rewards of helping neighbors helping neighbors are enormous. They need people to answer the call for volunteers and fill the following "job openings":

1. A Corporate Secretary to keep the corporate records in order.
2. Several volunteers to serve on the Finance Committee.
3. Someone to help do a Newsletter and send it to supporters.
4. A Recording Secretary.
5. A Publicity Chairperson and helpers.
6. Volunteers for the Family Selection Committee.
7. A Volunteer Coordinator to organize the efforts of volunteer builders.
8. Several folks to serve as The Fundraising Committee, hopefully including a person to organize "The Taste of O.C." again.
9. A Covenant Church Coordinator to communicate with the faith community and coordinate their assistance when needed.
10. Members to help the Building Committee get the next HFH house built.
11. Members for the Site Selection Committee to help locate the next HFH homesites.

For more information and to volunteer, please contact:

Habitat for Humanity of Worcester County, Inc.
PO Box 1327, Berlin, MD 21811
Website www.atbeach.com/habitat/nwc
Email Habitat@atbeach.com ~ Phone (410) 208-4440

C.A.R.E. Award Information Requested
During the recent holiday season, many of our members helped others and we would like to capture this information for the Annual MAR C.A.R.E. Award. Please let us know about your efforts by e-mailing realtor@intercom.net or filling out our online Volunteer Recognition Form. Whether it was adopting a family, collecting "Toys for Tots" etc. Even if it was through your church or a local organization. We want to know about it. In 2008 we would like to collect another C.A.R.E. award at the MAR Covention. With your help we can do that. Where you can give details like the following, please do!

• Who it benefited?
• Dollar amount collected?
• How many man hours you volunteered?

Any non-paid association dues are now past due and a $50.00 late fee was assessed on January 2. As of last Friday, members who have not paid also owe a $75.00 reinstatement fee. We would prefer that members call the office or renew online now to pay your dues so we can collect all the additional fees in order to reinstate your CAR membership.

Since your dues remain unpaid, we have suspended your membership privileges, including access to ARIS.

Due to security issues, the CAR office is no longer accepting cash payments. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. We do accept Visa and MasterCard, as well as checks.

How to Be Great in 2008!...
The Coastal Association of REALTORS^® and the Women's Council of REALTORS^® are presenting DARRYL DAVIS, a nationally known real estate speaker to show us "How To Be Great In 2008." Don't miss this rare opportunity! The seminar will be held on Friday, February 29, from 9 a.m. to Noon at the Holiday Inn on 66th Street in Ocean City.
COST: $25 for WCR members; $50 for CAR members.

Register Now >>

The National Association of REALTORS^® congratulated the U.S. Congress for quickly passing a national economic stimulus package and thanked President George W. Bush for his leadership and willingness to promptly enact legislation that will help thousands of families, the housing market, and the U.S. economy.

"We believe the economic stimulus bill that Congress sent to the president today (February 8, 2008) is strong legislation that will quickly impact the nation's families and economy," said NAR President Richard Gaylord. For full story click here >>

The following must be included in Public Remarks on listings for
Foreclosures and Short Sales:

• Foreclosure, "Third Party Approval required".
• Short Sales, "Short Sale, Third Party Approval required".

MLS Area Definitions
Following are the definitions of the MLS areas in Ocean City. Please review them and take them into consideration when inputting listings.

• Area 80 - A direct oceanfront building and the listed unit faces East (looks directly at ocean).

• Area 81 - A direct oceanfront building and the listed unit faces North, South, or West and may or may not have an ocean view (some examples would be 9400, Capri, Quay, Braemar, English Towers, etc...).

• Area 82 - A building East of Coastal Highway but not directly oceanfront. The listed unit may or may not have an ocean view.

• Area 83 - A building West of Coastal Highway not directly on the bay or canal.

• Area 84 - A building West of Coastal Highway and directly on the bay or canal.

REALTOR^® Change Form Revised
The REALTOR^® change form has been revised. Please use this form for any office or agent changes. The form is available on our website under REALTOR^® Resources. We ask that you please make copies for your offices.

The CAR Membership Application, MLS Clerical Access Form and MLS Waiver Request Form are now located on our Web site at coastalassociationofrealtors.org. You will find them under the section, REALTOR^® Resources. We ask that you please take advantage of this new feature.

We send this weekly update, as well as other important information via e-mail. If we do not have your correct email address you can either fill out a REALTOR^® Change Form that is located on our website under REALTOR^® Resources, or you may go into the Members Only section of the website and edit your membership information right online.

If you are not receiving this newsletter through your email and hearing about from an office mate, please check your listed e-mail, and contact the association office.