March 18, 2017
EBCBOR NEWS
EBCBOR Raised over $5,000 for RPAC!
 
RPAC in junction with YPN and Equal Opportunity and Cultural Diversity committees hosted 'Bringing it back for RPAC: Karaoke Night' this past Thursday. Members had a groovy time singing and dancing while raising awareness to the general membership about the positive impact RPAC has on the industry. The talented male and female singers of the night were Randy Wine and Annakee - Brahver Keely. Our best dressed were Bowen Pak, Ileana Duarte, Basil Singh, and Yesenia Frias. We thank our affiliate sponsors: Finance of America, Home Point Financial & Anthony's Coal Fired Pizza for participating in this great event! VIEW MORE PHOTOS
LEGISLATIVE NEWS
Menendez Wants to Change Flood Insurance Program that Shortchanged Sandy Homeowners

Homeowners would get more time to appeal Federal Emergency Management Agency payouts and insurance companies would be penalized for low-balling damages under legislation to be introduced by U.S. Sen. Robert Menendez.


TECH TIPS
Should 'IoT' Stay or Should It Go?

The recent Smart Homes & REALTORS® survey conducted by the National Association of REALTORS® found that consumers' awareness about smart-home technology is still in the growth phase - only 15 percent of respondents reported their clients had asked about it.


How Big Data Improves the Real Estate Industry

It is crucial to realize that big data represents bits of information, and in the raw form, it does not prove to be an asset. As a result of big data, real estate investing is no longer plagued by a high level of risk.


GLOBAL PERSPECTIVES
Investors from Germany, Korea & Japan Could Fill Chinese Void

China supplanted Canada for the first time last year as the most active foreign investor in U.S. real estate. But so far this year, some Chinese institutional investors such as insurance companies have been silent, and the yuan's appreciation against the dollar could shift Chinese buyers toward markets in Asia.


INDUSTRY EVENTS
NJ REALTORS® YPN is Teeing Off Fore Charity

Join New Jersey Realtors® Young Professionals Network for its first event of 2017, Thursday, March 30th. Topgolf is a one-of-a-kind golf experience where competition is mixed with a luxury hangout. Proceeds from the event will benefit the NJ Realtors® Educational Foundation, which provides scholarships to students pursuing undergraduate degrees.
CLICK HERE to purchase your ticket(s) today!   
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