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Mark Micali, Vice President of Government Affairs.
Be Alert: Health Insurance Scam Targeting NAR Members

The National Association of REALTORS® is currently investigating reports of an unauthorized third-party posing as NAR and attempting to fraudulently sell our members health insurance.

If you receive a text message or phone call offering health insurance from NAR, please do not respond or provide any personal or financial information.

Please remember, the National Association of REALTORS® will never contact you by phone or text to solicit personal or financial information, or to sell any product or service.

Visit the REALTOR Benefits® Program to learn about NAR's official member benefits, including Personal Insurance options.

What should you do if you experience this scam?
For more information click "HERE".
Source: National Association of REALTORS® (NAR)
April is Fair Housing Month, but each day is an opportunity to reaffirm our commitment to Fair Housing. In an effort to build upon NAR’s Fair Housing ACT Plan (ACT = Accountability, Culture Change, and Training), we encourage members to complete these available training opportunities:
 
 
Completing these three programs will empower Realtors® to confront their own biases and demonstrate a commitment to offering equal professional services to all. Through action and education, we can work together to end discrimination in housing.
 
Additionally, visit our Fair Housing Resources web page for a compilation of videos, articles and online education opportunities. 
 
Fair Housing Makes US Stronger. 
Fair housing is more than a list of dos and don’ts, rights and penalties, and mandatory continuing education. As stewards of the right to own, use and transfer private property, fair housing protects our livelihood and business as REALTORS® and depends on a free, open market that embraces equal opportunity.


Source: National Association of REALTORS® (NAR)
Good News for Real Estate

President Biden signed a long-awaited spending deal into law.

The $1.5 trillion bipartisan bill funds the government through the fiscal year ending Sept. 30 and contains many NAR advocacy priorities, including flood insurance, affordable housing, and transportation.
Source: National Association of REALTORS® (NAR)

Market Changes and the REALTOR® Difference
Source: National Association of REALTORS® (NAR)
Source: Michigan REALTORS® (MR)
Source: Michigan REALTORS® (MR)
Welcome to Broker Summit 2022

The Michigan Realtors® Broker Summit brings together elite brokers and Realtors® from around the state to address current real estate and market trends that impact their bottom-line. The Broker Summit is open to all Michigan Realtors® members and affiliates. Attendees will gain powerful insight about critical business strategies and tools for successfully running their brokerages.
Source: Michigan REALTORS® (MR)
NAR - Window to the Law
Antitrust for Real Estate Professionals



Stay up to date on the latest news regarding real estate laws, compliance regulations, and risk management issues with The Legal Pulse, published quarterly, the Window to the Law monthly video series, or search through hundreds of legal cases, as summarized by the Legal Affairs department of the National Association of REALTORS®.

Source: National Association of REALTORS® (NAR)

Legal Lines - Question(s) of the Month
 
QUESTION: My buyers’ lender will not be ready to close by the closing deadline. This delay is not my buyer-clients’ fault, and we can show that the buyers responded to all lender inquiries/requests in a timely manner. Are my clients entitled to an extension?

ANSWER: Unless the purchase agreement provides for a grace period in the case of a lender-caused delay, sellers are not obligated to extend the closing deadline in order to accommodate the buyers’ lender. And this is true even if it can be shown that the buyers did everything they could to try to get their loan approved on time.

DID YOU KNOW? Your Michigan Realtors® membership gives you direct, no-fee access to an attorney who is experienced in real estate law and its related issues. Get the counsel and guidance you need to practice your profession wisely. Call 800.522.2820.

For more legal resources, visit law.mirealtors.com
Source: Michigan REALTORS® (MR)
Protecting Your Industry:
THE JOURNEY OF YOUR RPAC INVESTMENT

DID YOU KNOW?

RPAC Investments can be made online via computer or smartphone, making the process simple and easy! With RPAC, Realtors from across the state come together and become one voice in the state’s most effective lobbying machine.

CLICK HERE TO MAKE YOUR RPAC INVESTMENT ONLINE

CLICK HERE TO VIEW HOW YOUR RPAC INVESTMENT WORKS

Source: Michigan REALTORS® (MR)

A VERY SPECIAL THANK YOU is extended to each and every SEBAR Member that invested in RPAC in 2021!! Not only did we reach our Investment Goal, but we also hit our Participation Goal!!
Thank You to our 2022 SEBAR Affiliate Partners ...

 Diamond Partners
Michigan Title Insurance Agency, Inc.
Rick "Smitty" Smith, Adam Drobet, Michelle Vajcner, Julie Wery
Pillar to Post
Steven Peterson
Supreme Lending
Julie Sammons & Stephen Fiordelis


 Ruby Partners
First American Title Company
Linda Gutierrez, Rachel Lloyd, Frank Lucarelli, Angie McNeely
First Merchants Bank
David Evanoff, Bill Genna, Howard Roberts, Susan Roppel
Simple Mortgage
Dawn McCarty & Lisa Werner

 
Gold Partners
Accuspect Home Inspection Company
Dale Raines
Monroe Community Credit Union
April Eggert


 Silver Partners
2-10 Home Buyers Warranty
Mark Light
American Financial Network
Tom Ciotti
America's Preferred Home Warranty
Tyler James
Downriver Profile
Robbin Moyer
Hassett Title
Dan Hassett, Doug Hassett, William Hassett
InsideOut Inspections Plus
Evan Calendine, Wayne Pavlika
John Adams Mortgage
Corrie Dye-Hale
Lawyers Title of Monroe
Goran Cepo, Ann Hammack, Kendan Myers
Mortgage 1 - Allen Park
Walter Tyslicki, Gary Swinney
TLC Community Credit Union
Kristina Frank
Turn Key Title Agency LLC
Lisa Beaudrie
Union Home Mortgage
Kristian Bezeau, Jacob Boes
University Lending
Dan Voran, Michael Van Dusen, Donna Ferguson


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