Take action to ask your US Senator to support H.R. 3700, which would remove a burdensome and expensive FHA condo approval process, reduce FHA restrictions on the number of condos available to homebuyers and permanently streamline the processing of loans under the Rural Housing Service.
To assist its members in educating consumers about the recent changes to the state's School Tax Relief (STAR) program, NYSAR has created an informational flyer explaining how the program will work for homeowners based on when they purchased their home. The flyer is available here.
June is Housing Opportunities Month! Celebrate by helping the NYSAR Housing Opportunities Foundation reach its goal of raising $5,000 for its First-time Homebuyer Grant Program, which assists low-to-moderate income individuals and families with closing and down payment costs. Click here to donate to the foundation and be entered into a drawing for a $50 American Express Gift Card drawing.
The 2016 legislative session in Albany came to a close very early on Saturday morning. Members of both houses of the Legislature returned home after reaching agreements on several high profile issues including foreclosed homes and bank owned properties, testing drinking water in schools, and several bills to address the opioid/heroin epidemic. In the final week of the legislative session, NYSAR had two of its priorities, NY First Home and coop transparency, pass the state Senate, but ultimately they did not reach the Assembly floor for a vote. NYSAR will be educating lawmakers regarding these two issues in the off-session as we will be seeking passage of both proposals once again in 2017. For a more comprehensive end of session summary, click here.
The REALTOR-supported NY First Home bill (A.4427-B/S.7903) passed unanimously in the State Senate on June 16, 2016. Encouraging home buying for first-time buyers is critical for the future housing market and NYSAR will continue to support this initiative. More information can be found here.
The state Senate confirmed Rossana Rosado to lead the state Department of State as Secretary of State. Among the agency's responsibilities is the oversight of the licensing of professionals including real estate licensees. It also sets the state’s building construction and energy conservation standards. More on this story can be found here.
Today's NYSAR Radio show will be the popular "Mythbusters" episode. Tune in at 10 a.m. on June 21 on your PC or Mac by using the player on the NYSAR Radio page. You will need to be logged in to listen.If you have not yet created your account with the website, you will need to click on "New User" on the Member Login page and follow the prompts. Find more information as well as a list of links to play NYSAR Radio from any of your mobile devices here.
The NYSAR Summer Legal Update Webinar presented last week by NYSAR General Counsel S. Anthony Gatto, Esq. is available online at NYSAR.com .This webinar provides an update on key legal issues including a new Department of State opinion on illegal properties, listing agreements, STAR, fair housing and more. Click here to view the recording and the slides.
Your free agent profile on realtor.com can help you make a strong impression with consumers and build your business. The profile allows you to display active listing and recent sales along with client recommendations, your designations and your experience. Plus, these profiles are now promoting you in the Find a REALTOR tool at NYSAR.com. Visit www.realtor.com/agentprofile today to claim your free profile!
The Graduate, REALTOR Institute GRI-5 Buyers course will be offered June 27 at the Long Island Board of REALTORS in Woodbury, NY. Learn how to demonstrate your value to buyers while satisfying the New York State fair housing training requirement
Register online today or call 800-239-4432 x219. Click here for more information.
The PSA - Pricing Strategies: Mastering the CMA course will be offered June 27 at the Greater Capital Association of REALTORS in Albany, NY. This course is designed to help residential real estate agents and brokers enhance their skills in providing clients property pricing guidance, creating CMAs, working with appraisers and educating clients on potential misconceptions about home values.
Register online today or call 800-239-4432 x219. Click here for more information.
The Seniors Real Estate Specialist (SRES) course will be offered July 18-19 at the Hudson Gateway Association of REALTORS office in Goshen, NY. Learn to specialize in the 50+ real estate market by expanding your knowledge of: current lifestyle and housing trends; how life stages impact real estate choices; and how to develop a network of resources.
Register online today or call 800-239-4432 x219. Click here for more information.
With this money- and potentially life-saving benefit, you have the opportunity to evaluate your risk for several of today's most critical - and often undiagnosed - health conditions. Held in convenient neighborhood or corporate settings across New York State, Life Line Screening offers painless, non-invasive screenings for strokes, aneurysms and other vascular diseases.
The four-screening stroke, vascular disease and heart rhythm package ($240 value) is available at special NYSAR pricing of $135. Keep in mind, these same tests would likely cost more than $1,000 at a hospital.Call 800-636-0248 or visit www.lifelinescreening.com/nysar for more information or to find a screening near you.
NYSAR Member Perks partner HealthiestYou, a health and wellness delivery innovator, puts you in control of your healthcare by giving you 24/7 access to U.S. Board-certified physicians via phone, email or video who can diagnose, treat and prescribe medications. For as little as $9/month for individuals and families, you’ll have unlimited doctor consultations, prescription discounts and access to their interactive wellness platform. No consultation fees, no waiting rooms, no co-pays - and do it all from an app! Click here for more details or to enroll today.
The Crosby crossbody by Coach is crafted in luxuriously smooth leather with two zippered compartments. This compact crossbody is packed with function and style. Its refined, double-gusset design is finished with an adjustable strap, interior pockets and minimalist hardware.
- Inside zip, cell phone and multifunction pockets.
- Zip closure, fabric lining.
- Strap with 22" drop for shoulder or crossbody wear.
- 9 3/4" (L) x 6" (H) x 2 1/2" (W)
Current bid: $1,000
Bidding Increments: $25
The Columbia Greene Board of REALTORS hosted its fourth annual RPAC BBQ and Perks fundraiser last week. The event featured a BBQ lunch, professional massage, a cooking contest and more. Thank you to the 42 attendees who invested more than $2,600 in RPAC to make this another successful event. Congratulations to the cook-off winners, Karen Davala for her amazing baked beans and Tammy Molinski for her delicious began fruit tart. Congratulations to Rick Rielly for winning the silent auction.
The summer RPAC fundraising season remains hot! The following local boards are holding RPAC events in the weeks ahead:
- June 23: Long Island's Theater Night RPAC Fundraiser
LIBOR will host a Broadway caliber production of "Million Dollar Quartet" at the Gateway Playhouse in Bellport at 8 p.m. The cost is $100 per ticket. Reserve your ticket by emailing rebrokerliz@aol.com or rkaplan@lireator.com. At least one dining discount will be available.
- June 30: Hudson Gateway – New York Yankees Game
HGAR will return for a NY Yankees game on June 30 to benefit RPAC! Pre-game BBQ and bar open at 11 am on the Rooftop Terrace. The first pitch is scheduled for 1:05 p.m. as the Yankes face the Texas Rangers. Contact Phil Weiden at (914) 681-0833 x3011, email Philip.Weiden@HGAR.com or visit www.hgar.comfor complete detail. See the flyer for more information.
A complete list of the summer RPAC events is available here.
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