Bergen County YPN Host their Annual Tools for School Benefit
Over 90 EBCBOR Members and Industry professionals came out yesterday to Bergen County YPN's Annual Tools for School benefit. All donations will be given to the Boys & Girls Club of Lodi/Hackensack. Thank you to all the participants who came out to support, and a Special thank you to our proud sponsors. VIEW PHOTOS
LEGISLATIVE NEWS
PAC Share Applications Deadline Extended: Applications Due by 5:00pm Thursday, August 10th.
House Financial Services Committee Reach Agreement to Move Key Flood Insurance Legislation Forward
The National Association of Realtors® today said that significant improvements to the "21st Century Flood Reform Act," key legislation aimed at strengthening and reauthorizing (link is external) the National Flood Insurance Program, have cleared the way for endorsement of the bill. Among the changes, Realtors® support the House Financial Services Committee's commitment to retaining "grandfathering" - a policy that protects homeowners from significant rate increases when a flood map changes.
GLOBAL PERSPECTIVES
New Jersey is 1 of the Top 5 States for Purchase
Fueled by a substantial increase in sales dollar volume from Canadian buyers, foreign investment in U.S. residential real estate skyrocketed to a new high, as transactions grew in each of the top five countries where buyers originated. This is according to an annual survey of residential purchases from international buyers released today by the National Association of Realtors. This year's survey once again revealed that foreign buying activity is mostly confined to three states, as Florida (22 percent), California (12 percent) and Texas (12 percent) maintained their position as the top destinations for foreigners, followed by New Jersey and Arizona (each at 4 percent).
COMMUNITY SERVICE & OUTREACH OPPORTUNITIES
We Need Volunteers!
Many children who receive free or reduced priced school meals are left without adequate nutrition on the weekends and holiday breaks. CFA's Weekend Snack Pack Program helps fill the gap. Join CFA, Monday, September 11th!
This year CFA will distribute over 30,000 weekend snack packs to local children at risk of weekend hunger. ( $45 per person Children under 10 FREE -* $25 YPAN Rate (Ages 21-33) -
CLICK HERE for more information and to Register!
Snapchat vs. Instagram - Which one Works Best for Your Business?
Social platforms are always battling it out to determine who will be today's top contender. This seems to be the "Story" between two social platforms that share similar features: Snapchat and Instagram. As a real estate agent utilizing social media to drive leads to your business, you can't help but wonder which of these two social sites is better for your business.
NEWS YOU COULD USE
Floods are No Joke: Here are some Tips for Reacting Quickly to Summer Flooding
Living in areas prone to summer flooding means you must take quick action if and when flooding occurs. Water and summer heat are breeding grounds for mold that can grow in any areas left damp after a flood. So, it's important to follow a few tips to help ensure your home does not become a petri dish.
