One Day Left to Reserve Your Tickets Join us for our first big in-person event since 2019, at the NJ Realtors® Circle of Excellence Awards Celebration Breakfast. Catch up and celebrate with friends and colleagues, and enjoy food, drinks, door prizes, and a silent auction during one of CORE’s most significant events of the year! Event details follow:
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When: Tuesday, April 26, from 9 am - 12 pm. The deadline to reserve your tickets is Friday, April 15.
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Where: The Palace at Somerset Park, 333 Davidson Avenue, Somerset, NJ 08873
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Tickets: $45 for all CORE members, $55 for non-members
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For information on registration, group details, and important details, click here.
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Congratulations to the 2021 NJ Realtors Circle of Excellence Award recipients on a highly successful year! Click here to view the list of the winners. New Jersey Realtors emailed all recipients the 2021 advertising package, and it’s also available here. To view the advertising rules, click here.
Announcement About a Member Passing If you have an announcement about a member who has recently passed that you would like to share with fellow members, please send the following information to info@core-realtors.com:
- Name of the member
- Name of the broker office with township
- Date of the services and specify if public or private
- Link to an obituary or a memorial-services page where members can send condolences, flowers, or a donation
We will post the announcement to CORE's Facebook page as soon as possible and include it in the weekly e-newsletter the following week.
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Complimentary Virtual Meditation Session for CORE Members Presented by Hunterdon Healthcare (a CORE affiliate member) on Wednesday, April 27, at 2 pm via Zoom. Take a break from your hectic day with this free virtual 20-minute session. Meditation has been called the perfect antidote for stress. A daily meditation practice helps calm your body, relax your mind, and improve your state of wellbeing. Additional benefits of meditation include:
- Reduces stress
- Makes you more focused and productive
- Increases energy level
- Improves your immune system
Register here. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email with meeting information. View flyer.
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Mercer County: Notary Night Schedule Notary Nights are held on the first Thursday of each month, from 3 to 7:30 p.m. Notary Nights are held at the Mercer County Connection satellite office in Hamilton. A mask or face covering must be worn to enter. To view all the dates for 2022, click here.
No More Plastic Water Bottles On Somerset County Golf Courses As part of its commitment to protect the natural environments the Somerset County Park Commission has been entrusted with, plastic water bottles will no longer be passed out on County golf courses. Read more.
Hunterdon & Somerset County: Raritan Valley Community College to Host Community Job Fair and Networking Event on April 28 Middle school, high school and college-age young adults along with parents and guidance counselors can meet more than 30 employers and agencies at Life After High School - Career Paths for Youth, a free community event on Thursday, April 28, from 5:30 to 8:30 pm, at the Raritan Valley Community College Conference Center, Lamington Road, Branchburg. Walk-ins are welcome. The event is free for exhibitors and attendees. Open to residents of Hunterdon and Somerset counties. Register here.
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Continuing Education (CE)
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CORE's Education Courses Start April 29 Visit the CORE calendar to see the wide array of continuing education offerings that CORE offers.
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NJ Realtors: Free CE Classes This April, NJ Realtors is offering four virtual fair housing education classes to celebrate Fair Housing Month and the passage of the Fair Housing Act. Register here. The free courses will help you:
- Recognize implicit biases and how they impact your perceptions
- Discover how to make your marketing materials ADA compliant
- Learn about the Fair Chance in Housing Act and more
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Tools, Trainings & Webinars
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Bright MLS: New Classes Added to Bright's Educational Webinar Series Register here to get the latest Bright tips and training!
NAR: Commemorate Fair Housing Month with NAR’s Fairhaven Training Right Tools, Right Now is offering the must-have tools you need to make sure you are adhering to fair housing regulations and acting as strong advocates for access to housing for all.
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SUPRA
SUPRA is Growing, Improving, and Still Working to Meet Users’ Needs Due to SUPRA's successful year in 2021, they have released a 1-page summary that captures SUPRA's system enhancements, key facts, and milestones. View the 2021 Highlights PDF.
CORE's SUPRA Reciprocities CORE has reciprocity with most SUPRA providers in NJ, meaning you don't always need to pay for another key to get access. See a list of CORE's reciprocities here and activate yours today!
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Here Are the 30 NJ Towns Where Homeowners Enjoyed the Biggest Property Tax Cuts The Garden State’s average property tax bill was $9,284 in 2021, a year-over-year increase of $172. But there were some homeowners in the state who saw their bills actually decrease last year. View the list here.
Have You Checked Out NJ Realtor's Legal Library? Browse previously asked questions or post a question of your own—you'll be notified once a response is posted in the library. To view or post, click here. Here's an example of the posts you'll find in the Legal Library:
Question: I understand that credit can be a reason for denial. I want to ask a general question on the reason for rejection, whether it's about credit or something else that I could supply for my renter to rectify concerns.
Answer: Landlords may access credit reports for prospective tenants from credit bureaus or tenant screening agencies. They may use the information in deciding whether to approve or deny a residential lease application. However, if a tenant's application is denied due to the applicant's credit history/report, the landlord must provide the applicant with the name, address, and telephone number of the credit reporting or screening agency that supplied the negative report. Additionally, it is important to note that it may be a violation of the New Jersey Law Against Discrimination (LAD) and the Fair Housing Act if a decision to deny an application is based upon criteria that has a disparate impact on a protected group. Therefore, it is recommended that a landlord or its agent not rely solely upon a credit score (or any one factor) in deciding to deny an application as it could result in a disparate impact on a protected class since certain protected groups are likely to have lower credit scores than other groups. A landlord may consider other factors when reviewing an application: the applicant's rental history (ex. evictions, delinquent payments, etc.), employment and verification of income, bankruptcies and recorded judgments/liens, and the completeness/accuracy of the application. (Answered on January 6, 2022)
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NAR Asks Supreme Court to Protect Consumers from Lawsuits When Making Floor Plans of Their Homes The filing comes after Eighth Circuit ruling leaves homeowners vulnerable to onerous and unnecessary liabilities. Read more.
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NAR: New Study Shows Lack of Affordable Housing Biggest Obstacle to Home Buying The lack of affordable homes is the top obstacle holding back potential home buyers of all races, but other obstacles to homeownership varied by race/ethnicity according to a new report released this week by the National Association of Realtors. View the report here.
USA Today: HUD Unveils Plan to Help People with a Criminal Record Find a Place to Live The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development is working to make it easier for people with a criminal record to find housing – a move that could have widespread implications for nearly 1 in 3 Americans. Read more.
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FEMA: National Flood Insurance Program
Quick Resources
General Information on the NFIP
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Save this information from the NJ Real Estate Commission:
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