OCTOBER 15, 2016
LEGISLATIVE NEWS
YOUR VOTE COUNTS!
Voting is a right and a responsibility. It gives you a chance to choose your government leaders.
It serves as a platform that allows you to express your satisfaction or dissatisfaction with those is office. Voting gives you a voice on how your community, state, and country are run.
 
Registration deadline in New Jersey is October 18th.
NOT REGISTERED?
Stop by the EBCBOR office to pick up a Registration Card.
Available in 3 Languages
A Singular Election-Day Focus
 
What are you voting for when you go to the polls as a member of the REALTOR® Party? You're choosing candidates at the federal, state, and local levels who understand the role of real estate and property rights in keeping the economy strong and building vibrant communities. By concentrating on the political issues that are likely to affect real estate markets, you're casting a vote for your profession and community.


NEWS YOU COULD USE

Sign up for CE Classes Online Today and Save 20%! 

The CE deadline is 04/30. Don't wait until the last minute to take your CE credits. Avoid paying an additional $200 fee to complete your credits after 04/30. CLICK HERE to register today for 12 - Hr. New Jersey CE package and save 20%!     
 

Prefer to Get Your CE Credits in Person?

 NO PROBLEM! View our class catalog for upcoming CE classes at the EBCBOR office. CLICK HERE to register today!     
NJ Realtors® succeeds because of the dedication of our members.
 
Join 2017 President, Bob Oppenheimer, and make a difference. Apply for a 2017 State Committee!
The deadline to apply is October 28.
2017 REALTOR Dues and Fee Notice to be Emailed  Monday, October 17 th
 
Please check your inbox on Monday for your Invoice.
2017 REALTOR Membership Renewal Fees are due December 31, 2016
Thank you for making EBCBOR y our Board of Choice for 2017.
EBCBOR, Where Members Matter Most
INDUSTRY NEWS
NAR Chief Economist, Lawrence Yun Talks About  the State Of Housing In Swing States

The winner-take-all electoral votes in the swing states will determine who will be the next President of the United States. Many have already decided for whom to vote, but for some still deliberating, they may cast their ballot on how they feel about their overall financial situation.


Federal Reserve Warns About a 'New Housing Crisis'

The Federal Reserve doesn't think the US has enough houses. In the release of the Federal Reserve's minutes from the September meeting, the members of the Federal Open Markets Committee spoke about the various aspects of the US economy and their progression since the July meeting.

MEMBER BENEFITS
Taxes Are no Joke! Be Prepared this January and Save with NAR's New REALTOR Benefit! 

NAR's Strategic Alliances Team is pleased to announce the addition of Intuit to its robust lineup of partner programs and offerings available through the Association's REALTOR Benefits® Program. This new NAR member benefit will include exclusive savings on Intuit's signature products, QuickBooks® Self-Employed and TurboTax®. CLICK HERE to learn more!
 
COMMUNITY SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES

Help CFA Feed Families This Thanksgiving!

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY:The Community Service committee is looking for volunteers to help pack meals on Nov.17th...
Help CFA Prepare Thanksgiving Meal Packages! Over 12,000 neighbors in need can enjoy a Thanksgiving meal and weekend extras with their families with your help! Spaces are limited. VOLUNTEER TODAY
Collections to Help Bergen County Residents this Fall/Winter at EBCBOR
  • Gently worn men and women's professional clothing & accessories for the Women's Rights Information Center & H.O.P.E - Contact Gerda Butt at [email protected]
INDUSTRY EVENTS
HARD ROCK LIVE AT NAR 
Huey Lewis and The News
11 * 5 * 16 | 6:30 - 10 p.m.
6050 Universal Blvd.Orlando, FL 32819 

Event highlights
* Registration, cocktails and heavy hors d'oeuvres
* Keynote presentation with Anthony Chan, chief economist for JPMorgan Chase
* Live performance by Huey Lewis and The News
RSVP by October 28, 2016: CLICK HERE to RSVP
Celebrate Bob Oppenheimer's Installation as 2017 NJR President!

Early Bird Registration closes October 17th!
 
Join us at the EBCBOR Hospitality Suite at Triple Play December 6th & 7th at the REALTORS Convention in Atlantic City! EBCBOR will host Breakfast, Lunch, & "Wine & Rewind" for members in Room 418 of the Atlantic City Convention Center. Admission is Free to EBCBOR Members. REGISTER TODAY!  
GLOBAL PERSPECTIVES

EB-5 Visa Extension

On September 28, Congress passed a continuing resolution (CR) to fund government operations through December 9. This includes the EB-5 Visa and the EB-5 Regional Center Program. With only two days to spare before the end of the fiscal year and a government shutdown, the bill passed with rare bipartisan support, with a Senate vote of 72-26 and a House vote of 342-85.


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