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| ASSOCIATION INSIGHTS | April 2010 |
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New Affiliates
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LEGISLATIVE UPDATE
Congress has recessed without extending authority for the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP), which expired on March 28, 2010. By law, flood insurance is required for the purchase of real estate in a 100-year floodplain. However, insurers may not issue new or renewal policies or increase the coverage of existing policies backed by the NFIP while it has expired.
FEMA, which administers the NFIP, issued guidance that:
Existing flood insurance polices that were in effect on March 28 (when NFIP expired) will remain in effect and would not be affected. (click here to continue reading) |
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Spring has arrived in all her glory. Flowers are blooming, the birds are beginning to come back to nest and best of all, tourists are in town. I’m sure most of you experienced a lot of traffic this past weekend as our second home owners and guests visited our beautiful county for the long weekend. All of these are signs of new life and renewal just as the statistics are showing us that the first quarter of this year has sales up significantly over the same time period of last year. I truly believe we are “On The Rise” – with home prices down and rates low, what a great time for the opportunity to own a piece of paradise.
As you know by now, NAR has been supporting REALTORŪ members at the very local level by their offerings through the Right Tools, Right Now program. Recently, they have been advertising a national open house day for this Saturday,
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BCAR Annual Impact Media Luncheon - guests arriving and helping themselves to lunch!
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Click here for the discount rates. |
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Need an auto loan (or better one)?
REALTORSŪ Federal Credit Union offers the same LOW RATES for both new and used vehicle loans.
Apply online at REALTORSFCU.ORG or call 1-866-295-6038
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INFO CENTRAL • NAR & DocuSign -Exclusive Electronic Signature Online eSignature service designed specifically for REALTORSŪ. PREFERRED PRICING! • Short Sale Rules Take Effect April 5 Standardized rules and forms Watch a 14-minute video NOW Watch an hour-long webinar • Homebuyers & Sellers: A Demographic Look April 28 WEBINAR!!! - Dive deeper into the statistics that describe demographic differences. How do single female buyers differ from single males or married couples? • Land 101: Fundamentals of Land Brokerage Intro to the land specialty, basics of land brokerage, 1031 tax-deffered xchange, etc. Sponsored by NCREEF May 4 & 5 in Greensboro
Info, updates & training on the FREE forms software
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APRIL is FAIR HOUSING MONTH
April 11, 2010 marks the 42nd anniversary of the passage of the US Fair Housing Law!
FREE e-products and information from Right Tools, Right Now! |
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NOTICE FROM NC Home Inspector Licensure Board
Preferred Partner or Preferred Vendor advertising programs - possible violation of NCHILB Code of Ethics and UNDER INVESTIGATION!
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Myrtle Beach, SC September 19-21
Networking ... Expo ...
LOCAL - in your own "backyard"
Official website of the 2010 NCAR Convention Register NOW for early bird discounts! |
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BCAR Member Forms - Transfer, Termination, Resignation
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Q MLS Late Fees Assessed April 2 - shutoffs on May 3 ($50 reactivation fee
assessed) •2ND Q Supra Late Fees Assessed April 2 - shutoffs on May 3 ($50 reactivation fee assessed) |
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Banquet Center Activities for April Congressman Mike McIntyre Veterans Hospital round table, BCAR General Membership Meeting, MLS Classes, West Brunswick High PROM, Blooming for a Cause Fashion Show/Fundraiser, new member orientation, HUD Seminar.... |
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President's Message
General
Membership Meeting Luncheonplease be patient - may take a minute to open!