According to the latest poll by the Siena Research Institute (SRI), New York State consumer home buying plans decreased 0.3 points to 3.8 percent in July. Click here to learn more.

With prices just reduced for all our online CE courses, you can finish up your CE requirements online this summer, on your own time and at your own pace. Classes start at just $30 or you can take your full 22.5 hours for just $135. Check out the wide variety of online education options today and save.

On Thursday, August 4, Gov. Andrew Cuomo signed the "Power NY Act of 2011" into law, which includes the "Green Jobs/Green NY" component allowing homeowners and businesses to invest in energy efficient projects through low-interest loans via the NYS Energy Research and Development Authority. After working with key staff from the governor's office and legislative leaders, each of NYSAR's concerns were addressed before the bill came to the Legislature for its approval. Click here to learn more.

All brokers who join the Broker Involvement Program from now until October 31, 2011 will be entered into a drawing to win a brand new iPad! Click here to learn more.

The topic of the August 23 NYSAR Radio show is up to you, NYSAR members! Click here to complete a one-question poll and lock in your vote for the topic of the show. And, be sure to listen in on August 23 at 10 a.m. to find out what topic was the most requested.

NYSAR urges all members who practice in New York City to review the "Tenant Screening Report Disclosure" law and rule in order to be sure your office is in full compliance. Click here to learn more.

Recently, CIVIX filed a lawsuit against Trulia alleging patent infringement, the same claim it brought against NAR members in May. REALTOR associations and MLSs that purchased a patent license need not worry about exposure to liability should they syndicate their members' listings to Trulia as they are protected by the license. Click here to learn more.

Planning on attending NYSAR's Fall Business Meetings in September? Reserve your room by August 12 to receive NYSAR's discounted room rates. Call the Turning Stone Resort & Casino directly at 800.771.7711. Click here for more information.

NYSAR Director of Legal Services Anthony Gatto, Esq. will present "Seller's Agency: An In-depth Review" on Thursday, August 18, at 2:30 p.m.This webinar will review the statutes, rules and/or laws applicable to seller representation and is part one of a comprehensive three-part series focusing on different agency relationships. Click here for more information or to register.

REALTOR Institute 409 – "Equal and Ethical Service for Today's Consumer" – will be offered August 24 and 25 at the Greater Rochester Association of REALTORS office in Rochester, NY. This course fulfills the Code of Ethics training requirement for REALTOR members and the new fair housing training requirement for New York State licensees. Click here for more information or to register.

The NYSAR Fall Business Meetings will be held September 11- 14, 2011 at the Turning Stone Resort & Casino in Verona, NY. Committee meetings, the fourth annual "REALTORS Got Talent" event, the Association Update and more will be featured. Click here for more information or to register.

As of July 1, the NYSAR health plan has been updated to include premium reductions, a new split co-pay plan, preventative services and more. Click here to learn more.

The next 100 days could be the most important part of the battle over mortgage interest deduction and carried interest. One of the most effective ways for REALTORS to lend their voice to this cause is to invest in RPAC. Please take a moment to make your best investment in real estate today. Click here to learn more.

RPAC of NY will be hosting its fourth annual "REALTORS Got Talent" fundraising event on Monday, September 12, and is seeking acts and items for auction. Click here to learn more.

On behalf of New York's 51,000 REALTORS, RPAC of New York thanks the 2011 major donors for making an investment in RPAC. Click here to learn more.