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REALTORS® may nominate themselves or may be nominated by another EBCBOR member or the community organization they served. A donation of $1000 will be made to the community service organization named on the entry form of the winner.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
2016 Predicted to Be Housing's Golden Year
Officials from mortgage giant Freddie Mac have made a bold prediction: This year housing starts and home prices will reach their highest levels since 2006.
The main reasons behind its bullish forecast is low mortgage rates, an improving job market, and a gradual increase in housing supply. READ MORE
Fannie Debuts Loan Option for 'Green' Retrofits
Fannie Mae announced HomeStyle Energy mortgage, a program to help borrowers make energy and water energy efficient upgrades to their home.  With the new loan, home owners will be able to finance energy upgrades when purchasing or refinancing their home. READ MORE  
MEMBER SPOTLIGHT 
Broker/Owner  
 Yes- Casa- Home Real Estate 
Yesenia Frias

Yesenia Frias is Broker/Owner of Yes- Casa- Home Real Estate in Hackensack, NJ. She has been a real estate agent for over 15 years. In 2012, Yesenia became a REALTOR and a member of EBCBOR. A graduate of William Paterson University with a B.A. in Political Science, Yesenia served as a Councilwoman in her town of Bogota and is currently an Alternate on the Planning and Zoning Board. She was the PTA Treasurer for E. Roy Bixby middle school, and is currently a Hospitability Director at her local church.
 
List any EBCBOR positions held or committees you have been a part of: In 2015, I was elected a Director of EBCBOR. I am on the RPAC committee and serve as the BOD Liaison to the Community Service Committee.

What was the experience or motivating factor that compelled you to join EBCBOR?
I wanted to share with other Realtors, and be able to help and give back to the community. Having the Realtor Name allows me to show my clients that I am more than just real estate agent.

Has EBCBOR contributed to your leadership skills and experience? If so, how?
The board had contributed to my leadership skill tremendously. Through their educational and social events, I have been able to absorb all the knowledge to improve my business, and build strong relationships with professionals from all different spectrums, from attorneys to mayors. I am learning each day how to become a more effective leader.
 
LEGISLATIVE NEWS
Coalition Letter on Marketplace Fairness
NAR, as part of the "Marketplace Fairness Coalition," sent a letter to the House Judiciary Committee urging its Chairman, Rep. Bob Goodlatte (R-VA) to hold a hearing on internet sales tax fairness legislation.
Flood Advocate Reports to Congress
The Office of the Flood Insurance Advocate issued its first annual report identifying the first set of issues to be addressed in the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP). Among the challenges are lack of data, barriers to claims, application of surcharges, multi-year refunds, and flood proofing paperwork. READ MORE
LOCAL NEWS
Stores and restaurants opening soon at Fort Lee's Hudson Lights project 
Stores and restaurants are expected to start opening by this summer at Hudson Lights, part of the mixed-use redevelopment of downtown Fort Lee . READ MORE 
Hackensack Proposes $23M in Infrastructure Projects to Support Redevelopment
The city council proposed four major infrastructure projects Tuesday at a total estimated cost of about $23 million, including the conversion of Main and State streets to two-way roadways, the construction of a new sports center at Johnson Park, renovations to a city recreation center and various road improvements. READ MORE
COMMUNITY OUTREACH
The Community Service Committee Needs you! 

On April 23rd and April 30th, EBCBOR will participate in a community project with Rebuilding Together Bergen County. Volunteers will be providing neighborhood revitalization and home rehabilitation services beginning early in the morning and throughout the day. 

LOCAL INDUSTRY EVENTS
This event will be an incredible opportunity to network
 with the industry elite. Luxury agents, top brokers,  and thought leaders will all be in attendance  for this intimate
 500 person event.
Use PROMO Code: Bergenboard
NAHREP is hosting "Double or Nothing", Wednesday, April 13th.Registration opens at 9:30 AM Start time 10 AM.  
Prominent Properties Sotheby's International has partnered with the Northern NJ Chapter of AREAA to sponsor NJ Real Estate Summit on April 14th & 15th. 


***VOTE***  
ONLY 80% of REALTORS are  Registered to VOTE
ARE YOU?   If NOT? 
Get a Registration Card at EBCBOR.
Available in 3 Languages 
 
***ACT***  
Are there pending ordinances or REALTOR related issues in your town?
Let EBCBOR Know. 
Contact Jennifer Mejia,

***INVEST***
The purpose of RPAC is clear!
Elect Candidates who Support the REALTOR Party and the Private Property Rights of their Clients and Customers

See You at the Races, April 15th

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EDUCATION

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Yuliya Aksoy Prominent Properties Sotheby's
David Axelrad Prominent Properties Sotheby's
Patrick Barnett Joyce Realty
Sasha Burg Weichert, Realtors - Fort Lee
Mary Cranwell ERA Welcome Realty
Jina Davidson Prominent Properties Sotheby's
Georgiana Fabre Century 21 Eudan Realty - HH
Michael Filippelli Keller Williams Town Life
Noel Gashi Century 21 Calabrese Realty-CP
Corey Goodall Century 21 Concept 100-Dumont
Antonio Grasso Keller Williams Town Life
Dorene Grasso Keller Williams Town Life
Lynda Homiak BHG Coccia Realty-Secaucus
Emanuela Kelley Smart Realty
Linda Khorozian Ridgeco Realty - North
Juyeon Kim Promise Realty LLC
Carolyn Lucas Black Diamond Inc Real Estate
Wayne Morgan Savino Real Estate Inc
Mauro Palladino Weichert, Realtors - Closter
Amita Patel Prominent Properties Sotheby's
Samantha Pires Mid Realty
Brian Rehm Realtyline Inc
Valeria Rios-Zair Weichert, Realtors - Fort Lee
Toirey Smith Keller Williams Town Life
Chong Song Eastern Realty Inc.
Rama Swetta Keller Williams Town Life
Carlos Ventura Mary Beety Associates, Inc
Michael Weisberg McAlear-Cavalier
Jordan Williams Keller Williams Town Life
Bogdan Woroniecki Prominent Properties Sotheby's
Stephen Yager Neno-Rosa Agency


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