According to the latest poll by the Siena Research
Institute (SRI), New York State consumer home buying plans were down 1.1 points
to 4 percent in November. Overall, New York State consumer confidence increased
3.7 points.
Click here to learn more.
Sales
of new single-family homes in the Northeast in October were up 19.2 percent to
a seasonally adjusted rate of 31,000, according to the U.S. Commerce
Department. September’s revised annual rate was 26,000.
Click here to learn more.
New
York’s response rate is currently 12 percent on this critical flood insurance
program legislation. Please take action and urge your Federal
Representatives to pass the "Homeowner Flood Insurance Affordability Act." This legislation would delay flood insurance rate increases for certain
properties until the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) completes the
congressionally mandated study of flood insurance rate affordability.
Please
respond to this Call for Action by clicking here.
Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s Moreland Commission to Investigate
Public Corruption released a preliminary 98-page report last week detailing
what it assessed as the "deplorable" condition of New York State’s elections,
ethics and campaign finance laws. The report detailed a series of
recommendations and reforms on how to "restore the public trust."
Click here to learn more.
The
Tuesday, December 17, NYSAR Radio show will take a look back at legal issues in
2013. Tune
in at 10 a.m. on December 17 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.
Click here for more information as well as a
list of links to play NYSAR Radio from any of your mobile devices.
New
legislation now requires all homeowners receiving a Basic STAR exemption to
register with the New York State Tax Department in order to receive the
exemption in 2014 and subsequent years. Homeowners will not have to
register in order to receive their 2013 STAR exemptions and will not have to
re-register every year. Based on the information provided in the
registration process, the Tax Department will monitor homeowners’ eligibility
in future years. Registration will continue through December 31,
2013. Click here to register.
Gain a full understanding of ethics and arbitration
hearings, enforcement procedures and disciplinary guidelines during the 2014
Code of Ethics and Professional Standards Procedures Training. The Code of
Ethics and recent changes adopted by NAR’s Board of Directors and Delegate Body
will also be covered. In addition to 6 hours of CE credit, this course also
satisfies NAR’s mandatory ethics training requirement.
Click here for
the schedule and registration form.
TransUnion
SmartMove is an easy, comprehensive and reliable web-based tenant background
check offering access to a full credit report, criminal report, customized
leasing recommendations and suggested deposit amount to request at lease
signing. The trusted brand’s process is all online and you pay only when you
use it with no set-up, minimum or annual fees.
Click here to learn more.
NYSAR’s insurance plan administrator, USI Affinity, offers you access
to more than 15 top-rated insurance providers and dedicated consultants who
will do the legwork for you. Plus, by bundling your auto and homeowners insurance, you can save up
to 30 percent a year.
Click here to learn more.
If you are in
Atlantic City for Triple Play tomorrow, visit the RPAC High Rollers’ Suite! Amenities
include: shoe
shine; manicures; massages; professional photographs; blackjack and roulette
lessons by one of Atlantic City’s renowned card dealers; business facilities;
hot lunch; beverages; and a deluxe coffee barista!
Click here to learn more.
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