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Earlier this week, the New York State Association of REALTORS received the 2011 EverGreen Award from the National Association of REALTORS. More REALTORS maintain a NYSAR-provided Green designation in New York State than any other state in the nation. Click here to learn more.

According to the latest poll by the Siena Research Institute (SRI), 3.4 percent of New Yorkers plan on buying a home, an increase of 0.4 points from September. New York's overall consumer confidence is 1.8 points below the nation's confidence level of 60.9. Click here to learn more.

To kick off the 2012 fundraising year, RPAC will once again be hosting the VIP Lounge at the Triple Play Convention & Trade Expo in Atlantic City on Wednesday, December 7, featuring food, beverages, laptops, printers, cell phone chargers, newspapers, shoe shine, chair massage, and happy hour! Click here to learn more.

According to New York State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli, New York State could face an additional $1.5 billion budget shortfall over the next three years. This is due to some actions taken in the 2011-12 budget to close the budget gap and reduce spending being less effective than originally anticipated. Click here to learn more.

While the results have not yet been certified by the New York State Board of Elections, the results of last Tuesday's election can be found on NYSAR.com by clicking here.

To aid NYSAR's members in complying with the requirements of the New York City Tenant Screening Law, NYSAR has created a sign that you may download and print. The sign is availableby clicking here. Click here to learn more.

In an effort to "go green" and to provide members with the opportunity to choose how they receive New York State REALTOR magazine, you may now opt to receive the magazine in a digital format only. If you take no action, you will continue to receive both print and digital versions.

Visit http://66.109.41.99/nysarmagpreferences.aspx and select the box to the right to opt-out. Please contact NYSAR at 518-463-0300 with questions.

The 2011 REALTORS Triple Play Convention and Trade Expo will be held December 6-8 in Atlantic City, NJ. With free CE sessions featuring the industry's top speakers, unparalleled networking and referral opportunities, and an expo with the hottest products and services, Triple Play really is the event you can't afford to miss. Register between now and November 18 to take advantage of pre-registration rates. Click here to learn more.

NYSAR's partnership with UPS gives you access to exclusive shipping discounts – up to 30 percent! Enroll today to start saving on every package you send. Visit www.savewithups.com/nysar or call 800.325.7000 to enroll.

The November RPAC silent auction item is an L.L. Bean traditional Balsam wreath. Bids must be placed by November 30, at 11:59 p.m. Click here to learn more.