Exclusive to NEAR Members Only: Advertise your Open House in The Sun's Open House Section on Friday with photo for only $50, and on Sunday for 25% off -- $37.50! Submissions must be sent to The Sun by 4:00 pm on Tuesday. Your email subject line must say "NEAR Open House Ad" and include the following information: company name, day and time of open house, property address, and brief description. See last week's ad
Real Estate Networking Mondays in Billerica Monday has been designated Real Estate Networking Night at the Emerald Rose Restaurant on Boston Road in Billerica! All real estate and related professionals are welcome. For information, .
2008 Gala: A Memorable Night of Fun & Friends Special thanks to everyone who joined us for the 2008 Recognition Gala! We heard rave reviews from attendees and are so proud of our Annual Awards Committee and Staff that helped to make it such a memorable night. Check back for a link to photos from the event!
>>See photos from the event
Congratulations Special Award Winners!
2008 Realtor® of the Year: Dan Sullivan, Coldwell Banker
2008 Affiliate of the Year: Penny Hamel, JP Morgan Chase
2008 Distinguished Service: Joan Fitzgibbons, Carlson GMAC
2008 Educator of the Year: Angela Harkins, RE/MAX Prestige
2008 Good Neighbors: Barbara Pofcher and Joyce Johnson, Coldwell Banker
Thanks again to all of our AMAZING SPONSORS!
Full Page Media:The Sun, Eagle-Tribune, The Globe Northwest Weekly
Centerpiece: EastPointe Mortgage/Coco, Early & Associates
Bar: Deschenes & Farrell, PC, JPMorgan Chase
Service: Homes & Land of the Merrimack Valley
Gold: TD Banknorth
Silver: Cohen Law Offices, P.C, First American Title Insurance Company, Frank DiMaria Attorney at Law, Herbert H. Landy Insurance Agency, Jeanne D'Arc Credit Union, Law Office of Michael Lombard, Perkins & Anctil, PC, Servpro of Lawrence
Bronze: The Computer Shrinks, National City Mortgage
Patron: Loiselle & Associates, PC
Friend: Kathy Roosa School of Real Estate
Dessert: MLSPIN
NAR Chief Economist Dr. Lawrence Yun Luncheon Event - A great turnout! This sold out event was an amazing experience for all who attended. NEAR is so proud of our board participation and couldn't have asked for more. View Dr. Yun's presentation .
Thanks again to our amazing event sponsors:
• Bank of America
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Deschenes & Farrell, PC
• JPMorgan Chase
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Law Office of Michael Lombard
• Morris, Rossi & Hayes
• Lifeline Financial Partners
• Perkins & Anctil, PC
NEAR has responded to an attack on Realtors contained in the Boston Globe's Magazine March 16. To read the oginial piece, . To read NEAR President Dennis Page's response, . To read his "Open Letter to the Real Estate Industry" on this topic in the New England Real Estate Journal, . For a copy of our response to the recent article in The Sun's Business Outlook, .
If you see a local news story you think deserves a response from NEAR, please notify us and send details or a link to the published article. -- . (Anti-trust caution from the Mass Assn of Realtors: Although you and your firm are certainly free to make your OWN decision about responding [to press coverage], please remember decisions about sending letters or how you handle your other relationships with [any media outlet] may ONLY be done within the firm and NOT collectively between offices or at an association meeting. Your response is your OWN decision and should not be discussed with those outside your office.")
Avoiding Foreclosure Info for Consumers The MA Assn of Realtors has teamed up with the Office of the Attorney General to produce a brochure for consumers titled “Protecting Your Investment: Understanding Home Financing and Avoiding Foreclosure”. For a PDF of the brochure, click here. For consumer info from the National Assn of Realtors titled, "Concerned About Your Existing Mortgage? Learn What you can do to Protect your Home," click here.
Read and download useful economic news and commentary helpful to consumers from National Assn of Realtors Chief Economist Lawrence Yun and his staff,
TIME Hits Mark with Coverage A piece in TIME magazine called "Ignore the headlines" effectively captures why now is a good time to buy, says NAR President Richard Gaylord in his blog post on REALTOR.org. The TIME piece focuses on how today's historically low interest rates create long-term affordability for households who don't wait to buy. To go directly to the TIME story,
Also, a Reuters piece widely distributed last week including in the Washington Post, talks about the merits of buying in today's market and the prospects of improved sales this spring.
Important information for consumers from the National Association of Realtors.
Questions on the recently passed Mortgage Debt Cancellation Relief Act? Click here for information on how the IRS will apply the law and how it will affect those eligible to receive the benefits.
NEAR has a fund for
members in extraordinary financial need -- the Realtor
Crisis Fund!
Get in on the Action - Join a NEAR Committee or Task Force in 2008! Wanted to get more involved with your local association? Show your support by joining one of NEAR's committees or task forces. To see what's available in 2008,
Oct 2007 NAR Home Price Analysis for the Boston Metro Region:
Educate Consumers about Subprime Lending with New Downloadable Brochures from NAR!
The Clock is Ticking - Everyone Needs Health Care Coverage by Dec. 31, 2007. MAR is offering REALTORS options:
Real estate is under assault!
NAR PowerPoint "Top 10 Real Estate Issues/Trends" Presented to the NEAR Board of Directors at their recent Strategic Planning Retreat. Click here (2MB)
New from NAR: Field Guide to Selling Techniques.
National, State, & Local Real Estate Statistics
Orlando Association of REALTORS study on the Value REALTORS bring to a real estate transaction Click here
Mass. Assn of REALTORS pamphlet, A Consumer Guide to Buying & Selling a Home in Massachusett, in 11 different languages. Click here
National Association of REALTORS Field guide to surviving and thriving in a slowing market Click here
Realtor Safety Tips
NEAR
REALTOR Guide Who gets the P&S
signed? Click
here.City
and Town tax rates in Massachusetts click here
Federal
Anti-telemarketing Rule!
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Just take your mandatory REALTOR ethics training either at NEAR click here for a flier or online click here for the free online course by December 31, 2008 to maintain your REALTOR status! The four-year period for compliance ends this year!
Learn Whats New with Downpayment Assistance & FHA. May 16 from 8:30 - 11:00 am. Affiliate member Penny Hamel of JP Morgan Chase is offering this program geared toward REALTORS® and builders to help them learn about the changes in downpayment assistance programs and FHA guidelines. Speakers include representatives from the Merrimack Valley Housing Partnership and AmeriDream, Inc. Only $10 for members of NEAR and NEBA -- space is lmited! *Please note that NEAR makes no representation as to the content of this or any other such affiliate member program.
NEAR’s Community Service Committee Charitable Golf Open is scheduled for Monday, June 2nd at the Windham Country Club!! Take advantage of early registration prices by clicking here!
Questions regarding this event? Contact NEAR 978-458-2901 and ask for Mary or Sharon.
Get Recognized! Become a Sponsor. Flyer
2008 REALTOR® Day on Beacon Hill Join your fellow NEAR members on Thurs., June 5, 2008 at the State House in Boston for the annual REALTOR® Day on Beacon Hill! Featured speaker is MA Governor Deval Patrick (invited). Don't miss this opportunity to talk with your state Senators and Representatives about legislation that affects you industry and livelihood! FREE to Attend -- Sign up today!
Take Me Out to the Ball Game! NEAR Night at the Lowell Spinners! Join NEAR members on July 24th for our annual night at the Lowell Spinners. Tickets are only $5, are limited, and will sell out FAST! First 1,500 into the park will receive a FREE Clay Buccholz bobblehead!
Set Yourself Apart! Attend the upcoming FREE e-PRO Workshop to learn invaluable tech tips and how e-PRO will benefit you, plus receive a $25 discount for you’re e-PRO course enrollment!
Gain name recognition in 2008 Take advantage of this opportunity to sponsor a NEAR event, class or member e-mail and reach out to our 1,685 members. What a great way to promote you and your company/firm! Sponsor Menu Plan
Click here for rules and information for the Weekly Caravan Broker Tour for the Andover/North Andover area.
Continuing Education at NEAR in conjunction with Kathy
Roosa School of RE
• Register on-line
for 2008 CE at NEAR |
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