January 16th, 2023

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2023 STATE OF THE REAL ESTATE MARKET ON DEMAND

CLOSED IN OBSERVANCE OF MLK JR. DAY

#NewYearNew Market? Watch the FULL Recording for the 2023 State of the Real Estate Event

Longleaf Pine REALTORS® is proud to present our annual review and projections for the real estate market now on DEMAND!

Our 2023 State of the Real Estate Market event occurred this morning and you all were in attendance or registered. I have attached the link below to view the recording just in case you missed it. The presentations from Zan Monroe, Dave Evans, & Loren Hill are included on the page.

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Office Closed in Observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day

Today marks the birthday of Martin Luther King Jr., the chief spokesperson for nonviolent activism in the Civil Rights Movement, which protested racial discrimination in federal and state law. Born in 1929,

King's actual birthday is January 15. It is observed on the third Monday of January each year.

If you want to learn more or find opportunities to celebrate MLK's legacy click here: https://americorps.gov/newsroom/events/mlk-day

We will return to the office tomorrow at 9:00 AM. If you have any questions please email us at realtor1421@gmail.com.

Longleaf Pine REALTORS® Help Defeat Zero-Lot Line Moratorium in Cumberland County

Leveraging the power of Advocacy Everywhere, the Longleaf Pine REALTORS® sent a strong message to the administrators of Cumberland County, North Carolina, in opposition to an ordinance placing a moratorium on zero lot line development.

“Our community is in desperate need of housing.” That was the straightforward assertion of an emergency Call For Action addressed to North Carolina’s Cumberland County Board of Commissioners, which was proposing a ninety-day moratorium on the construction of zero-lot housing. The local Longleaf Pine REALTORS® launched the effort through the REALTOR® Party’s Advocacy Everywhere program, and the response from REALTOR® members sent a clear message to elected officials about the damage that such a ban would do to the already dwindling dream of homeownership in the region.

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As sent by the NCREC on June 21st, 2021

The requirements for obtaining building permits for original construction, additions, renovations, and repairs are determined by county and/or municipal building inspection offices. These requirements can be complex, may change over time, and may be different from one county/city to another. Brokers are not expected to know or remember all of the requirements for obtaining building permits. However, brokers have a duty to disclose material facts, and part of fulfilling that duty is verifying information – including permitted or non-permitted changes.

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Happening on February 15th & 16th from 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

RECHARGE! is a 12-hour learning event designed for real estate agents who want to take their business to the next level of production. This is a perfect course for top producing agents who want to sharpen their business skills or brand-new agents who want to build their business on the right foundation.

Some of the Topics Covered:

1. A Belief System for Success

2. World’s Simplest Business Plan

3. Building a Business for Life

4. Selling in Today’s World

5. Ten Step Buyer Process

6. World’s Greatest Listing Presentation

7. Pricing and Positioning Houses to Sell

Creating Wealth Through Real Estate

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Government Affairs Update

Angie Hedgepeth, Government Affairs Director for the Association, attends all the local meetings each month, as well as NAR® and NCAR® meetings, and keeps members abreast of the multiple issues being addressed in local, state, and national government. She prepares reports on the meetings she attends and they are included in the weekly "Government Affairs Update". View More Posts

She recently released her fifth issue of the GADZETTE which you can read by clicking here. It chronicles the recent government updates, RPAC wins, and a presidentially inspired recipe.

City of Fayetteville Seeking Applications for Boards and Commissions

The City of Fayetteville is currently seeking residents to help fill vacancies for the following boards and commissions: 

• Airport Commission – 5 Vacancies 

• Community Police Advisory Board – 6 Vacancies 
• Fair Housing Board – 1 Vacancy 
• Fayetteville Advisory Committee on Transit (FACT) – 2 Vacancies 
• Fayetteville City Planning Commission – 4 Vacancies 
• Fayetteville City Zoning Commission – 1 Vacancy 
• Fayetteville-Cumberland Human Relations Commission – 2 Vacancies 
• Historic Resources Commission – 4 Vacancies 
• Joint City and County Appearance Commission – 1 Vacancy 
• Joint Fayetteville Cumberland County Senior Citizen Advisory Board – 2 Vacancies 
• Liner Park, Inc. – 3 Vacancies 
• Millennial Commission – 4 Vacancies 
• North Carolina Firefighter’s Relief Fund Board of Trustees – 1 Vacancy 
• Personnel Review Board – 6 Vacancies 
• Public Arts Commission – 3 Vacancies 
• Stormwater Advisory Board – 5 Vacancies 

Boards and commissions are a great way for residents to engage in their community and continue to build a greater Fayetteville. Volunteers who are appointed to the boards and commissions by City Council serve as the link that connects residents to its governing body and serve as advisors that help shape the policies and programs of Fayetteville. 

Applicants can apply now through January 31, 2023, at Fayettevillenc.gov/boards. All qualified applications will be presented to the Appointments Committee in February. City Council will then approve the recommended applicants at a regular meeting in March 2023. 

For more information on how to get involved on boards and commissions please email boards@fayettevillenc.gov or call Jennifer Ayre, Deputy City Clerk at 910.433.1312.

Cumberland County Seeking Seats for Boards and Commissions

The Cumberland County Board of Commissioners recognizes the importance of public participation in good governance and invites County residents to apply to serve on the County’s citizen advisory boards.

Some of these boards meet during the day. Before submitting an application, please check the meeting schedule to be sure you are able to attend the meetings. Click on the links above to view a description of the citizen advisory boards, meeting schedules, and current vacancies.

YOU MUST BE A RESIDENT OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY TO APPLY

Links and Resources

• Descriptions and Current Members
• Vacancies

You may submit your downloaded application by fax to 678-7770 or mail to PO Box 1829, Fayetteville, North Carolina 28302-1829.