Our Condolences We are saddened to announce that CORE member Morgan Swearengin with RE/MAX Instyle in Skillman, passed away Sunday, December 5. We offer our condolences to her family, friends, and colleagues. For more information, click here.
CORE member Marc Leon Spector, 64, with Coldwell Banker of Hillsborough, passed away Tuesday, December 7, after a long illness. We offer our condolences to his family, friends, and colleagues. A graveside funeral will be on December 9, at 11:30 am at Mt. Lebanon Cemetery, 189 Gill Lane Iselin, NJ 08830. The family kindly requests fully vaccinated visitors only and to please wear a mask.
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Need to Complete Your Code of Ethics Course Requirement? CORE will be offering a virtual, low-cost Code of Ethics course on Tuesday, December 21 at 1 pm. Register here.
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Join Us for CORE's Annual Installation Don't miss this virtual, fun-filled Installation of the 2022 CORE Officers and Directors. This event will include the swearing-in of 2022 CORE President Genette Falk and the 2022 Board of Directors. Enjoy a cutting-edge networking session in a virtual lounge setting with incredible effects and door prizes! No cost to attend. This event is sponsored by Bright MLS. Friday, December 17 at 11 am via SpatialChat. Register here.
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NJBIZ: Trenton Poised to Start the First Autonomous Vehicle Transit System in the Country The Trenton MOVES project will be the first large-scale urban transit system in America based entirely on self-driving shuttles. Each vehicle will carry four to eight passengers at a time.
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TrentonNJ.Org: Trenton Unveils New Signs Directing Residents and Visitors to More Than Three Dozen Eateries in the Chambersburg Restaurant District Trenton Mayor Gusciora announced a joint community and city project to install new directional signs pointing to more than 36 restaurants in Trenton’s historic Chambersburg district.
Hunterdon County Launches Craft Beer Trail The craft brewing scene in New Jersey has grown substantially over the past decade, and in picturesque Hunterdon County, craft breweries now dot the map in seven towns. Read more.
Somerset County: Emergency Alerts As we head into snow and ice season, sign up for Somerset County Emergency Alerts here or text SCNJALERTS to 888777.
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SUPRA
Visit the CORE calendar to register for free SUPRA Agent Training webinars.
Don’t Have a SUPRA Key and Need One? Find more information about CORE’s Supra eKeys on our website here.
Need Mercer County SUPRA Access?: Have you activated your Supra reciprocity with CORE? Remember, if you got your SUPRA key from Garden State MLS, Hudson County MLS, or Bucks County Association of Realtors, you’ll need to contact CORE to gain access to Mercer County Supra lockboxes. Email info@core-realtors.com with your key’s serial number, PIN, and where it was initially issued to get your reciprocity active.
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Continuing Education (CE)
Did You Know? Your C2EX endorsement serves as an equivalency option for NAR’s Code of Ethics training requirement. Get started at C2EX.Realtor.
New Jersey CE FAQs To view a list of frequently asked questions, click here.
Don’t Forget to Fulfill Your NAR Code of Ethics Training Requirement! As required for Realtor membership, all Realtors must complete at least 2.5 hours of ethics training every three years that meets specific NAR learning objectives and criteria. The current cycle deadline is December 31, 2021. Why wait? Visit the CORE website to learn more, check your status, and view training options today. NAR offers a no-cost online course for all current members that meets the requirement. Questions? Email info@core-realtors.com.
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NJ to Reopen Vaccine Mega-Sites to Meet Threats from Delta, Omicron New Jersey will reactivate several vaccine mega-sites in an effort to provide more initial inoculations and booster shots around the state. Read more.
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NJ.com: Your Parkway and Turnpike Tolls are Going Up — Again Roughly 16 months after tolls were increased on New Jersey's two major toll roads, they will again go up on January 1. Read more.
Holiday/Seasonal Events Taking Place in Communities Throughout NJ (Dec. 5 - Jan. 1) Winter festivals, outdoor light shows, stage productions, and model train shows are just some of the offerings. Read more.
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REALTOR.com: 2022 Swanepoel Trends Report - Mergers, Buying Shifts The annual Swanepoel Trends Report highlights developments expected to shape residential real estate over the next year or two. Read more.
Escalation Clauses Losing Appeal as Bidding Wars Cool More agents advise against escalation clauses because they may give away the buyer’s negotiating power. Read more.
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REALTOR.com: Emoji Misinterpretations Can Muddy Business Communications People from different generations and walks of life may have varying understandings of what certain symbols mean, new research shows. Read more.
Federal Ida Disaster Assistance Extended to January 5 Homeowners and renters who had property damage or loss caused by remnants of Hurricane Ida in September have until Wednesday, January 5, to apply for federal disaster assistance. If you are unable to apply online, you can also call (800) 621-3362 from 7 am - 1 pm daily or visit a FEMA Disaster Recovery Center near you. Read more.
REALTOR.com: Everything and the Kitchen Sink: How the Supply Chain Is Strangling Real Estate — and What You Need To Know From major appliances like ovens and dishwashers to lumber to the smallest pieces of pipe, items needed to build or fix up homes have become torturously hard to come by as the global supply chain issues drag on. What’s really behind the "great slowdown" — and how long will it last? Read more.
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FEMA: National Flood Insurance Program
Quick Resources
General Information on the NFIP
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