Vail REALTORS® Weekly Update is a free member resource sent each week  with the latest VBR News!

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Message from Mark Bergman
Best of the Blogs
VBR Education
VBR MLS Training
Best Practices for Shopping Online Safely
Eagle County Gives Day
Affiliate Spotlight- Our Community Foundation
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Holiday Party
Join us  for a enjoyable night of live music from the Platonic's, prizes, tasty food, and cocktails. 

Thursday, December 15th
5:00pm-8:00pm

Zino Ristorante, Edwards

Free for VBR Members 
& $20 for guest/nonmember
(purchase guest tickets online when you RSVP)

Includes: Hors d'oeuvres & Two Drinks

Attire: Mountain Casual 
****If you feel creative we will be having an  Ugly Holiday Sweater contest!!!***
 
to RSVP 

In the spirit of the holiday season, the 
Vail Board of Realtors® Foundation 
is asking to please bring a can food   donation   upon entry.  

We will also be having a Fundraiser Drawing for:
REALTOR® Political Action Committee (RPAC)
 
Buy tickets to win great prizes today!
$25 each or 5 tickets for $100 
 
Grand Prize: 
Home Controller System 
from Futurian System 

2nd Prize: Free Year of MLS fees 
Plus Additional Prizes!
 
Where can I buy tickets for the RPAC drawing? 
Vail Board of REALTORS® office 
and at the Holiday Party.

Congratulations to our New Members for November
Click Here  to see our Newest REALTORS® & 
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From the Desk of Mark Bergman
Association  Executive 
Transitions, updates and new leadership: yesterday your elected leaders and staff invested a full day of their time learning from, nationally respected leadership trainer, Adorna Carroll. Adorna took them through a lively and interactive presentation on how to successfully work as newly elected Directors and Officers. Your volunteer leaders took the time off from their own real estate businesses to attend this important educational opportunity. Our time was well invested and helps ensure that your local board continues to successfully provide the resources and service to help you succeed as Realtors®.

On the fun side of VBR business - look for your invitation to attend the VBR Holiday Party in your email yesterday and to the left. This friendly and festive party at Zino should be great fun. I hope to see many of you there.

Lastly, may I ask for your assistance with one thing? When you have updates to your contact information (phone, address, e-mail, etc), please put it in writing and send it to [email protected] Alicia can process your written requests more accurately and efficiently than a phone call. These changes must be in writing. Thank you!
 
Vail is open from the top. If you're not selling this weekend - go make some turns!

Mark
BEST OF THE BLOGS
FHFA increases conforming loan limits for first time since 2006
2017 loan limits rise across the country
For the first time since the housing crisis, the Federal Housing Finance Agency is increasing the maximum conforming loan limits for mortgages to be acquired by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac in 2017.
Settlement reached in Annapolis 'snake house' case
In April 2015, Jeffery and Jody Brooks discovered a den of black rat snakes between the walls of their newly bought Annapolis home.

Trump Treasury pick: Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac will be privatized
After President-elect Donald Trump  announced that he selected Steve Mnuchin, a former executive at Goldman Sachs and former chairman of OneWest Bank, to lead the Department of the Treasury, Mnuchin began making the media rounds with Wilbur Ross, Trump's choice to lead the Department of Commerce.

Best Smart Phone Calendars, Repurposing Old Tablets, Online Holiday Scams, and CRT's Smart Home Survey

VBR EDUCATION
December 7th:
Mold Awareness
9:00am-11:00am
Instructor: Gary Gilman
FREE
2 CE Credits

December 8th:
CREC Annual Update
9:00am-1:00pm
Instructor: John Wendt
$40 Investment
4 CE Credits

December 13th:
NAR Ethics- 
Required -
January of 2013- December 31, 2016-  VBR sent notifications to people missing requirment
9:00am-1:00pm
Instructor: John Gilliam
$40 Investment
4 CE Credits

December 15th:
Procuring Cause  Required for Managing Brokers- January of 2013- December 31, 2016
9:00am-12:00pm
Instructor: Tod Franklin
$30 Investment
3 CE Credits
VBR MLS TRAINING  
December 6th 
Customize Grids/Exports
10:30-11:30

Please email Patty Sandoval  ([email protected])  to register for the following MLS training classes.  Please indicate the class(es) you would like to attend in the subject line.  All classes are held at the VBR Office.
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The Vail Board of REALTORS® Foundation is proud to sponsor Eagle County Gives Day this year. 

CLICK HERE to read more information about Eagle County Gives Day. 
AFFILIATE SPOTLIGHT
Our Community Foundation  was established as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization to help the underserved populations in Eagle County through inspired philanthropy.  
 
As the fiscal sponsor for Eagle County GIVES, we are thankful for the partnership and support from the Vail Board of REALTORS® Foundation!  Eagle County GIVES is a collaborative of 50+ local nonprofits working to strengthen the fundraising capacity and awareness of the nonprofit sector on Colorado GIVES Day: December 6, 2016

WHAT DOES OUR COMMUNITY FOUNDATION DO?


 

Vail Board of REALTORS®

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Edwards, CO 81632

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