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| ASSOCIATION INSIGHTS | JUNE 2010 |
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In this issue:
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New Affiliates
• Education
Calendar
• Member Services *NEW * FOR MEMBERS ONLY! |
LEGISLATIVE UPDATE
CALL TO ACTION - NATIONAL FLOOD INSURANCE As some of you may know, BCAR sent out a notice that the national Flood Insurance Programs (NFIP) expired on May 31, 2010 at midnight. This is a major blow to homeowners and potential homeowners all over the state of North Carolina. NAR issued a CALL FOR ACTION for Congress to re-issue the program immediately. Click here for the link to active your personal CALL FOR ACTION.
If you have a closing that requires flood insurance FEMA states the following "they will not issue any new policies, they will not renew any existing policies and they will not increase coverage on existing policies"; it is still possible to assume an existing policy as long as it doesn't expire before Congress reauthorizes the program. (MORE INFO)
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As we approach the midyear mark for 2010 I would like to take this opportunity to let you know how hard your leadership team has been working on your behalf.
Last week the Strategic Planning Committee met with our facilitator, Dr. Gary Cooper, to discuss the status of the business plan that was put in place at the beginning of this year. A manager told me one time, “Don’t expect, what you don’t inspect”. So we’re inspecting! This business plan was outlined at the February Town Hall meeting and is the course that was plotted for our Association during last October’s 2 day planning meeting. Committee chairs attended last week as well and reported on the accomplishments of each of their respective committees. The grassroots efforts by our committees has been effective and I am proud to report that almost two thirds of the Association's goals have been accomplished or have been...
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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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INFO CENTRAL NAR
reports on 154 metro areas home equity based on
recent REALTORŪ Confidence Index with commentary
• Realfast Newsletter for June
Info, updates & training on the FREE forms software
• NC Ranks 2nd Best State for Businesses from Chief Executive magazine
• Research Forums from Mid Year Meetings Update on the state of the housing market, commercial real estate outlook, and MUCH more... FREE
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WEBINARS - COURSES - VIDEOS FROM NAR
• Build your Biz
and Brand - June 24 • RESPA Rule Video • What's in a Price - June 9 WEBINAR • Negotiate Comm Lease WEBINAR • Webinar Summit - June 9
CLICK HERE to register for any or all of the above FOR FREE - RIGHT NOW! |
REALTORSŪ GOT TALENT at the 2010 NCAR Convention & Expo (see below for info on the Convention)
Sing? Dance? Juggle? Spin Plates?
Sunday, September 19 may be your chance to shine and help our Region win big! This event is to raise RPAC funds and show all the other Regions that Region 2 is the most talented.
Interested? Call Steve at the Association Office (910) 754.5700 for more information.
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NAR Reports
• 2008 Profile of Home Buyers & Sellers
• 2009 Profile of Home Buyers & Sellers
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Myrtle Beach, SC September 19-21
COMMITTEE MEETINGS ADDED TO CONVENTION
Networking ... Expo ... LOCAL - in your own "backyard"
Official website of the 2010 NCAR Convention Register NOW for early bird discounts! |
| IMPORTANT Links & Information | |
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NCAR Partners - JUNE SPECIALS/DISCOUNTS
*NEW FOR JUNE!!!*
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Right Tools, Right Now • BCAR Member Forms - Transfer, Termination, Resignation |
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• 3rd
Q MLS & Supra Billing - June 10, due and payable by July 1 ALL INVOICES
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Thursday, June 17
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Banquet Center Activities for June June 5 Private Birthday Party, June 8 TRENDS training, June 8 WellCare Dinner Event, June 10 BCAR Environmental Challenges workshop, June 11 Virginia Williamson Elementary School luncheon, June 12 WEDDING, June 15 WellCare event, June 17 GMM Luncheon, June 17 NAR Right Tools Right Now workshops, June 22 BCAR New Member Orientation, June 14 BCAR BOD Meeting, June 23 Short Sales Workshop, June 25 MLS Training, June 30 MLS Training. |
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President's Message
General
Membership Meeting Luncheon
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