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| ASSOCIATION INSIGHTS | JULY 2010 |
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MLS
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Education
Calendar
• Member Services *NEW * FOR MEMBERS ONLY! |
LEGISLATIVE UPDATE
NATIONAL FLOOD INSURANCE PROGRAM UPDATE The United States Senate has passed the National Flood Insurance Program Extension Act of 2010 (H.R. 5569) an extension of the National Flood Insurance Program until September 30, 2010. This will allow transactions to move forward. The bill is retroactive and covers the lapse period from June 1, 2010 to the date of enactment of the extension. Read more... www.realtor.org/government_affairs?&WT.mc_id=LS070710&CAT=Gov
HOMEBUYER TAX CREDIT CLOSING DEADLINE EXTENDED After a close brush with the deadline, Congress has passed an extension of the Homebuyer Tax Credit closing deadline, the Homebuyer Assistance and Improvement Act (H.R. 5623).
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Last month your leadership team along with 15 of our colleagues visited our legislators in Raleigh to discuss issues that are important to our industry. We met with Senator Soles and Representatives Iler and Hill and had good open dialogue about the decisions that are being made in Raleigh and the effect they have on our industry. In addition to the State level challenges and issues, we also asked our State Legislators for their assistance in reaching out to our Federal Legislators to get a bill passed for extension of the National Flood Insurance Program.
We would like you to know that we were relentless on this issue and are happy to report that Congress finally passed an extension. This battle is not over however, since this extension will expire September 30 and will be the 4th short term extension of this important legislation. NAR estimated that this delay affected 1200 closings a day, nationwide.
You received the call to action from NAR and then from BCAR personally. Please know that your voice is strong and your VOTE is powerful and you definitely had an impact on our legislators in DC. Additionally, when I made many calls directly to Senator Burr's office .....
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The Banquet Center website has been revamped to assist in promoting the facility. The new website shows pictures of the ballroom being utilized with different types of events to showcase its versatility. The new website has information about the education room and the board room which was not show cased on the old website. The new website also has a calendar of events page to help promoted any up and coming events that will be taking place.
Please take a look at the new website. CLICK HERE TO SEE NEW WEBSITE!
It is the perfect time to start planning for the holidays. Please contact the director of events and banquet services for assistance.
If you have not had a chance to see the facility or have questions, please do not hesitate to stop by when you are in the area or contact Sabrena Reinhardt, Director of Banquet Services, to schedule an appointment to find out more about the facility. She can be reached at 910.754.7050 or sabrena@bcarnc.com.
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TIME IS RUNNING OUT
NOMINATIONS FOR BCAR DIRECTORS & OFFICERS
Board of Directors (3 positions)
Applications MUST be received by July 16
email charley@bcarnc.com fax 910-754-8072 Applicants must meet BCAR Bylaw qualifications for each position |
INFO CENTRAL
Special offer from
NAR - personalized, customizable
Info, updates & training on the FREE forms software available to NCAR members!
• "In the Swim" - MEMBERS ONLY pool & spa info
free tips to use in marketing campaigns, websites,
Condo financing requirements of FHA, Fannie &
NAR's foreclosure basics page
The REAL facts of NC Real Estate |
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Will Martin, Esq.
HELP- The Real Estate Commission is after me!
Don't panic if you receive a brown envelope from the NCREC.... Click here to read more. |
• Relo Reports - $125 value FREE • Cultivate Internet Leads - FREE • E&O Insurance Q&A - FREE • Energy Savers Tips - NEW homeowner tips for $ saving • SRES Website - NEW features new SRES member benefits
• Prospecting: What really works WEBINAR - July 13 • Resources Connect w/Consumers WEBINAR - July 22 • International Home Buyer Activity WEBINAR - July 27 • Fannie, Freddie Short-Sale Rules WEBINAR - July 29
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become a volunteer member of an NCAR Committee, task force, advisory group or other similar body!! |
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We understand the busy calendars of our members, but we don't want you to miss these upcoming special events! Mark you calendars now.
BCAR Summer Social/GMM Thursday, August 12
Meet the Candidates Night Tuesday, October 12
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Myrtle Beach, SC Networking ... September 19-21 Education ... Expo ... LOCAL - in your own "backyard"
Official website of the 2010 NCAR Convention Register NOW for early bird discounts! |
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NCAR Partners
- JULY SPECIALS/DISCOUNTS
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Right Tools, Right Now • BCAR Member Forms - Transfer, Termination, Resignation
• Brunswick County Chamber of Commerce • Southport Oak Island Chamber of Commerce • North Brunswick Chamber of Commerce • Brunswick County Information - Brunswick County Tourism Authority |
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• 3rd
Q MLS & Supra Billing - LATE FEES ASSESSED JULY 2 - SHUTOFF AUG 2 |
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Summit with Keynote Speaker: At the UNCW Campus Dr. William "Woody" Hall local business owners sharing ideas on how Professor of Economics, Cameron School of Business to make the most of our economic recovery!!!
Continental Breakfast, Drawings & Giveaways |
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JUNE EVENTS AT 101 During the month of June, 101 Stone chimney hosted many different events: June 3 - BCAR Committee Meetings, June 5-Private Birthday Party, June 8-TRENDS training, June-8 WellCare Dinner event, June 10-Environmental Challenges workshop, June 11-Virginia Williamson Elementary School lunch, June 12-Wedding, June 15-WellCare event, June 17-GMM, June 22-New Member Orientation, June 24-Board of Directors Meeting, June 25 & 30-MLS Training sessions. |
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President's Message
The
month of July is the right time for the banquet center to be painted. One
of BCAR’s affiliates Certa Pro Painters has been contracted to do the work.
The painting will be completed the week of July 5. The banquet center will
smell fresh and look bright for the upcoming fall/winter season.
SAVE
THESE DATES!
Recovery
Friday, July 23 - 8AM
please be patient - may take a minute to open!