Don't Miss Tomorrow's Meet Bright MLS Join us for a special virtual presentation by Bright MLS on Friday, June 10, from 10 - 11 am, featuring Bright MLS CEO Brian Donnellan, Bright Chief Economist Dr. Lisa Sturtevant and Bright team members. Dr. Sturtevant will provide an economic update specific to our areas focusing on the residential market. No cost for CORE members to attend; non-members $20. This Summer Series is brought to you by the CORE MLS Advisory Committee. Register here.
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One Last Day! CORE Brown Bag Lunch Collection & Fundraiser for SHIP Thank you to everyone that signed up to bring in ALL the supplies needed to make 60 lunches! Now we need your help reaching our $5,000 goal to help the Samaritan Homeless Interim Program (SHIP) recover from the devastation of Hurricane Ida. With an estimated $62,000 worth of repairs needed, CORE’s Community Outreach Committee is calling on you to help. Click here to learn more or to make a donation! All donations need to be received by CORE by Friday, June 10. Thank you for your support!
*Donations to CORE are NOT deductible for federal or state income tax purposes as charitable contributions but may be deductible as a business expense. Check with your accountant.
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Realtor of the Year Nominations/Applications CORE is now accepting applications for the 2022 CORE Realtor of the Year Award – apply here. The award criteria include business accomplishments, civic and charitable activity, and service to the Realtor organization at the local, state, and national levels. The winner will be determined by CORE’s Realtor of the Year Committee, comprised of past presidents and former Realtors of the Year, and will be submitted by CORE for consideration for the state Realtor of the Year Award.
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CORE members can submit an application on behalf of themselves or another member. Alternatively, members may also nominate a fellow CORE member for the award by sending an email stating you are nominating a particular CORE member to info@core-realtors.com. CORE will send a note of congratulations to that person with a link so they can apply.
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Completed applications are due no later than June 20, and should be emailed to info@core-realtors.com.
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Welcome CORE's Newest Affiliate Members!
You can learn more about these businesses by visiting our Affiliates page or clicking on the logos below. Members are encouraged to use affiliate member products and services whenever possible. Visit CORE's Affiliate member directory here.
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Gara Radon Solutions
Contact: Kevin Gara
Phone: (908) 507 - 4674
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Citizen's Home Mortgage
Contact: Richard Zeller
Phone: (609) 937 - 8106
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Office Principal Forum Roundtable Discussions Join us for breakfast and a discussion with your peers at the Office Principal Forum Roundtable event exclusively for office principals. Space is limited. Register here. Friday, June 24, from 9 am - 12 pm. Somerville Elks Club, 375 Union Avenue, Bridgewater. Topics of discussion include:
- Social media: policy, use, and monitoring agents
- Handling ethical issues and keeping your agents ethical
- Pathways to Professionalism and Courtesy
- Fair Housing and DEI
- Hiring and other HR issues
- Supervising agents and holding them accountable
- Cooperation
This event is brought to you by the CORE 2022 Office Principal Forum Task Force.
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Mercer County: West Windsor Twp Latest to See Intense Protest Over Proposed Warehouses Residents say the giant project will destroy the quality of life. Read more.
Mercer County: Enjoy a Summer Escape at the Grounds For Sculpture Your day includes: Gourmet Bagged Lunch, Door Prizes, Guided Group Tours, Silent Auction, and Networking. Women’s Council of Realtors. Thu, June 23, from 12 – 3 pm. Tickets: Member - $40; Non-Members - $50. Register here.
Hunterdon County: A Raccoon Tested Positive for Rabies on 6/8/22 Bloomsbury Borough residents in the area of Willow Avenue who may have had contact with this raccoon any time between 5/24/22 and 6/8/22 should seek medical attention to discuss concerns about possible exposure.
Somerset County Restores Email System Following May 24 Cyber Attack Those contacting Somerset County are encouraged to use department and individual email addresses as they have in the past. Most desktop computers have been cleared and are back online, allowing employees to work at their assigned locations, and the full restoration of services continues. Read more.
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Continuing Education (CE)
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Start Your CE Courses Early with CORE’s Virtual, Live-Instructor Classes The deadline to complete your continuing education requirements is less than a year away. The current New Jersey real estate license CE requirements are due by April 30, 2023, to avoid a late fee from the NJ Real Estate Commission. Visit the CORE calendar to see the wide array of CORE's CE offerings.
CORE Virtual Live-Instructor Class: Learn to Successfully Negotiate to Protect Your Clients Negotiation skills are part of providing proper representation to clients; the real estate licensee is obligated to protect the client's best interest, including negotiating the best contract. Live Instructor: Isabelle Perkins. Cost: $35.00. 3 Elective Credits. Thursday, June 16 | 9:30 am - 12:30 pm. Register here.
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Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Events
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Hunterdon County: Pride Dance Party in Flemington Enjoy a DJ, dancing, games, and giveaways at this Pride Dance Party in Flemington. Grab a drink at the beer garden under the Filling Station tent at 50 Stangl Road in Flemintgon. Pick up dinner from a local restaurant and bring chairs. Saturday, June 11, from 5 to 8 pm. Read more.
NJ Small Business Development Center: Juneteenth Black Business Expo Recognize Juneteenth by supporting Black-owned businesses from Mercer County. Shopping, food, Live DJ, Giveaways. Free to attend. RSVP is required to attend. Sponsorships are available. Conference Center at RWJ Hamilton Center for Health & Wellness in Hamilton. Saturday, June 18, from 10 am - 3 pm. Register here.
Princeton's 2022 Pride Parade and After-Party This Pride celebration will be held Saturday, June 18 - starting at 11 am. The event is brought to you by the Bayard Rustin Center for Social Justice. Free to attend for spectators. The registration fees include unlimited participants and self-propelled vehicle in the parade. The range provided is so local friends and allies can donate an amount that is within your means. Register here.
- $200-500 - Local Business or Large Non-Profit
- $100-200 Small Non-Profit
- + $100 Float or Vehicle
- Tabling will be at the After-Party
- $200 vending/$50 informational (Non-Profit)
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NJ Realtors: DEI Summit This regional real estate two-day Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Summit is designed to build curiosity while exploring your understanding of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) within your personal and professional career. During the summit, we will look at the correlation between fair housing and DEI, how DEI makes business sense and the implicit biases that continue to plague our industry. June 13 & 14 at the Sheraton Mahwah Hotel. Register here.
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Webinar
NAR Center for Realtor Financial Wellness: Personal Finance - Lessons From the Pandemic and How They Could Help Strengthen Your Financial Future This virtual workshop will cover four areas of personal finance that, if understood better, could help Realtor strengthen their financial readiness. Areas of discussion include Inflation, Interest Rates, Investment Behavior, and Financial Planning. Wednesday, June 15, at 2 pm. Register here.
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NJ Primary Election 2022: See Live Results for U.S. House, County, and Local Races Voters from around the state cast their ballots this week to choose the Democratic and Republican nominees for the 12 U.S. House seats representing New Jersey as well as more than 100 contested county and local races. Read more.
NJ.com: This New Jersey House Just Sold for $301K Over its Asking Price The Montclair home was listed for $749,000 and closed for $1,050,000. Read more.
2022 NJ Planning & Redevelopment Conference Join hundreds of visionary professionals, elected officials, and community activists as they restart, recover, and reimagine land use. Brought to you by the New Jersey Future and the New Jersey Chapter of the American Planning Association. Virtual: June 14 - 15; In-Person:
New Jersey Economic Development Authority: Help Shape Funding for Minority- and Women-Owned Real Estate Developers Minority-owned developers, women-owned developers, and related stakeholders can respond to a Request For Information (RFI) on the barriers to accessing capital. The information obtained from the RFI will help inform the development of a Diverse Developer Fund. The new deadline for RFI responses has been extended to July 1. Learn more.
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NAR: State-by-State Economic Impact of Real Estate Activity NAR’s latest reports highlight how the housing market is impacting the national economy and the local economies in all 50 states. These reports outline the total economic impact of real estate related industries on the state economy, as well as the expenditures that result from a single home sale, including aspects like home construction costs, real estate brokerage, mortgage lending, and title insurance. Read more.
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FEMA: National Flood Insurance Program
Quick Resources
General Information on the NFIP
Save this information from the NJ Real Estate Commission:
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