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See You Thursday at the Rockleigh!
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NAR President Bill Brown Installs EBCBOR Past President Bob Oppenheimer as 2017 NJR Centennial President.
Robert Oppenheimer, Broker/Owner of RE/Max Fortune Properties in Englewood Cliffs, was installed as the NJR 2017 Centennial President during the NJR Installation gala. Bob is a four term Past President of EBCBOR.
Additionally, he has served in leadership positions on both the state and national levels.
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2016 EBCBOR Hospitality Suite
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EBCBOR members attended the 2016 Triple Play Convention in AC to take advantage of the CE classes and workshops, as well as to network with colleagues and industry professionals.
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Edgewater Wants More Affordable Housing at New Complex
The borough's obligation to provide its fair share of affordable housing is currently in flux as state courts review municipalities' development plans. Board members want AvalonBay to provide 30 affordable housing units in the 240-apartment building to adhere with borough regulations requiring new construction projects to set aside 12½ percent of their market-rate units for affordable housing.
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Planner Recommends Belleville Turnpike be Declared Redevelopment Area
A borough-commissioned study has recommended properties along the Belleville Turnpike and Schuyler Avenue should be declared an area in need of redevelopment. No properties will be seized through eminent domain. The examination sought to determine what type of development is suitable for the area and whether it fits the outlined criteria of an area in need of redevelopment under the state Local Housing and Redevelopment Law.
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Suburbia Is Here to Stay, According to New Urban Land Institute Report
Great news for suburban real estate agents: Although America's urban landscapes continue to grow and millennials prefer walkable neighborhoods, suburbia is predicted to maintain its popularity. According to a new publication from the Urban Land Institute (ULI), suburban marketplaces are still expanding, and will continue to do so.
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What will happen to mortgage rates in 2017?
Throughout 2015 and 2016, buyers enjoyed historically low mortgage rates for many months which finally began to increase in mid-November, despite predictions that they'd rise sooner. Rates are likely to hit 4.5 percent to 5 percent next year.
This could put pressure on buyers to act; there are usually options open to buyers for working around higher rates, but buyers in high-priced markets will have more problems.
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Trump's Pick Carson Accepts HUD Secretary Position
Former presidential candidate and retired neurosurgeon Ben Carson accepted President-Elect Donald Trump's nomination to Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) secretary Monday-an appointment, which came despite Carson's initial reservations, that marks the first African-American selected to serve in a senior role in the new administration.
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China's Favorite U.S. Visa Program May Have Ally In Donald Trump
The U.S. EB-5 program, which rewards wealthy foreign investors with green cards, is up for renewal next week. Washington insiders are cautiously optimistic the program will continue and have a powerful ally in President-elect Donald Trump.
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Circle of Excellence Application Deadline is Jan. 13th!
Completed applications (transactions, payments & proof) are due in hard copy form at your local board by close of business day. January 13, 2017. No exceptions.
Need Help Filling Out Your CoE Application? David Foudy, Chair of the Awards and Verification Committee and Sandy Solomon, Vice Chair will hold an informal workshop on Monday, Dec. 19th at 9:30am.
REGISTER TODAY
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Time is Running Out! Take Your CE Classes Online Today.
We're down to the wire! Members of the National Association of REALTORS® are required to take a Code of Ethics course every four years, and we have what they need! Previously known as the NAR Quadrennial Requirement, be sure your agents complete their Ethics course by 12/31/16.
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER!
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How to Practice Safe Email
While you may not have Julian Assange hot on your trail, you can still get in trouble with email. From a simple "joke" shared with a colleague to a real breach of privacy, making a mistake by email can haunt you for years to come. You don't have to go as far as Bill Clinton and Donald Trump who don't use email at all, just take a few simple precautions to avoid making an embarrassing or potentially career-ending gaffe.
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Gain Leads Out of the Gate...and Get to Them in Record Time
Webinar:
Wednesday, December 4th at
3 p.m. ET
Generating quality leads is fundamental to your business, but in today's instant gratification society, success isn't just about getting good leads-it's about how fast you're responding to those leads, as well. This month's Free ACE webinar will help you effectively fill your lead funnel and solve the response-time dilemma. CLICK HERE TO REGISTER!
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EBCBOR MEMBERS GET AN EXCLUSIVE 25% DISCOUNT ON ACE!
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