The May housing sales total of 7,889 was up nearly 12 percent compared to May 2011. While statewide median sales price fell by 1 percent from May 2011 to $208,000, sellers received 94.5 percent of their listing price in May. This data and more is available in the all-new housing market report available on NYSAR.com. In addition, "The Skinny," a video that describes the current New York State market, is also available. Click here to learn more.

"NYSAR: Your Home for Success" member video covers the various services that NYSAR offers including education, legislative advocacy, legal information and more. Visit the homepage of NYSAR.com to check it out and share with your colleagues!

Due to the active support and involvement of countless REALTORS from across the state, NYSAR was successful in accomplishing several of its legislative priorities this year including the passage by both the Senate and Assembly of a bill to streamline the process by which licensees change brokerages, expansion of the historic restoration tax credit, and the defeat of each and every statewide anti-real estate bill that was introduced! For the full legislative update, click here.

NYSAR Radio will not air next Tuesday, but will be back Tuesday, July 10 and will cover real estate-related environmental issues such as mold, asbestos, oil tanks, standing water, radon and more. Tune in at 10 a.m., Tuesday, July 10, by clicking here. Click here for more information.

Please donate $20 to the NYSAR Housing Opportunities Foundation in honor of June being NYSAR Housing Opportunities Month, and to help build awareness of housing opportunities in New York State. Click here to learn more.

The Seniors Real Estate Specialist (SRES) course will be offered July 9-10 at the Long Island REALTOR Service Center in West Babylon, NY. This course helps you develop the business-building skills and resources for specialization in the senior real estate market by expanding your knowledge of how life stages impact real estate choices, connecting to a network of resources and fostering empathy. Click here for more information or to register.

Annually, more than 8 million children are relocated by their families. World Class Coaches can help you ease fears and meet the special needs of this sizable market. Join NYSAR and World Class Coaches (WCC) on Thursday, July 26 at 2:30 p.m. for a free webinar detailing the partnership's benefit to you, the member. Click here to learn more.

REALTOR Institute 406 – "Price it Right – Understanding the Appraisal Process" – will be offered July 13 at the Staten Island Board of REALTORS in Staten Island, NY. This course teaches youthe role and responsibilities of the appraiser in order to foster a smooth real estate transaction and offer your clients a high level of professionalism. Click here for more information or to register.

Your NYSAR membership gives you an extra 10-percent discount at NAR's REALTOR.org store. Shop the store and take advantage of exclusive savings on NAR's entire line of products and publications including books, brochures, DVDs, research reports and more. To redeem your 10-percent discount, visit http://www.realtor.org/store and simply enter member code "NYSAR2" at checkout.

The June RPAC silent auction item is a pair of pop-up mini speakers with FM tuner. Bids must be placed by Friday, June 29, at 11:59 p.m. Click here to learn more.