CORE Summer Series: Meet the MLSs – Bright MLS, Garden State MLS, and Central Jersey MLS Join us for a special virtual presentation by each of these local MLSs. No cost for CORE members to attend; Non-members $20.This Summer Series is brought to you by the CORE MLS Advisory Committee.
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July 21, 10 - 11 am: Garden State MLS – with GSMLS Executive Director Bob Kimpland and team member Elaine Maza. Register here.
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August 24, 10 - 11 am: Central Jersey MLS – featuring CJMLS CEO & COO Richard Steinberg and team members. Register here.
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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. Fee: $25 for CORE Members; $35 for Non-Members.
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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CORE Seeks Volunteer Leaders If you’re interested in serving your fellow members and your professional association in an elected leadership role beginning January 1, please complete and return the application for open positions by Monday, August 15, by close of business – 4:30 pm. To be eligible to serve, you must have been a CORE Realtor member in good standing (or of the former Mercer County Association of Realtors or Hunterdon Somerset Association of Realtors) for a minimum of three consecutive years. Additional information is on the application. Download the application.
ShowingTime: Market Stats Monthly Report After two years of record-setting activity, there are signs the housing market might be cooling. High home prices and a surge in mortgage interest rates are slowing buyer activity, with home sales declining for the third consecutive month under the weight of soaring homeownership costs. Read more.
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Local
Hunterdon County: Flemington Outlet Center Redeveloper to Donate $2M for Borough infrastructure Improvements The developer of housing on the Liberty Village site has agreed to donate $2 million for infrastructure improvements anywhere in Flemington as part of its redevelopment agreement with the borough. Read more.
Hunterdon County: Frenchtown Named the #1 'Best Small Town for Shopping' in USA Today’s 10Best Reader’s Choice Travel Awards USA Today travel experts picked 19 towns from across the nation as finalists, and then America voted. When the voting was complete, Frenchtown was victorious in the annual contest! See the complete list here.
AREAA Central NJ: Karaoke Event Join AREAA Central NJ for a fun night with singing, dinner, and drink. Meet up with friends and colleagues, and make new friends. Tuesday, June 28, from 4:30 - 7:30 pm (check in at 4 pm). AREAA members: $15; Non-Members $30. Grilled Fish Restaurant in Edison. Space is limited. Register here.
Somerset County: Raritan Township Community Day 2022
What: A celebration of Raritan Township and all it has to offer
When: Saturday, September 17, Noon - 4:00 pm (rain date: Sunday, September 18, from Noon - 4 pm)
Where: Lenape Park, Sergeantsville Road, Flemington NJ
View the registration form here. Return the completed form by mail to:
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CORE Summer Series: Meet the MLS - Bright MLS View this June 10 presentation by Bright CEO Brian Donnellan, Bright Chief Economist
Dr. Lisa Sturtevant and Bright team members. View the recording. Brought to you by the CORE MLS Advisory Committee.
NAR: Hot or Not? Unpacking Today's Housing Market View this June 21 presentation by the National Association of Realtors' Dr. Jessica Lautz on the current state of the housing market and opportunities.
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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. View a list of our upcoming education offerings here. Visit the CORE calendar to see the wide array of CORE's CE classes.
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LGBTQ+ Community & Real Estate: Don't miss this free virtual CE course. The discussion will include the impact of discrimination against the LGBTQ+ community and offer ways to empower the community on their pathway to homeownership. Friday, June 24, from 10:30 - 11:30 am. Register here.
Accredited Buyer's Representative (ABR®) Designation Course Tuesday & Wednesday, August 16 & 17, from 9 am - 5 pm at Forsgate Country Club, 375 Forsgate Drive, Monroe. This two-day in-person course serves as the core of the ABR designation program, which is the benchmark of excellence in buyer representation. The goal of this course is to set the foundation of training, skills, and resources to help real estate professionals succeed in today's marketplace as buyer's representatives. This course is a fundamental resource for understanding the duties that Realtors owe to clients, customers, the public, and fellow Realtors as outlined in NAR's Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice. Instructor: Diane Disbrow. Cost: $299. 12 Ethics Credits. More information and registration available here. Brought to you by: CORE Association of Realtors and Metro Centre Association of Realtors.
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NJ Realtors: Keys to Homeownership Virtual Seminar The road to homeownership can be overwhelming - what's the first step, how much money do you need, and what types of loans are available? The road may be long, but the destination of your dream home is achievable. Hear from professionals in the home buying process who will give tips on achieving the goal of homeownership. Thursday, June 23, 6:30 pm. Register here.
NAR: Free Realtor Safety Webinar for Members After losing her husband to suicide, Realtor Kelli Ewen began a journey to advocate for mental health awareness and eliminate the stigma around mental illness. Hear Ewen's story and get important information about mental wellness for you and your loved ones. Thursday, June 23 at 2 pm. Register here.
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NJ Realtors: New NJ Lead Paint Law - Got Questions? If you have questions regarding the new lead paint inspection and remediation law, register here for NJ Realtors upcoming webinar that will cover the ins and outs of the law that goes into effect July 22. Free. Thursday,
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JDSupra.com: NJ Legislature Amends Statute of Limitations for Defect Claims Brought by Condominium and Homeowners' Associations Common interest communities in New Jersey likely have more time to assert construction and design defect claims under the New Jersey Legislature's 2022 amendment to N.J.S.A. 2A:14-1. Read more.
NJBIZ: Study Pinpoints Wealthiest Counties in NJ A new study from financial information site SmartAsset has calculated the wealthiest counties in New Jersey - and the country - with Somerset County coming in at No. 1 for the Garden State. Read more.
NJ Realtors Quarter Century Club: Been a Realtor for 25 Years? The Quarter Century Club honors NJ Realtor members who have served as Realtors or Realtor-Associates faithfully in New Jersey for 25 years or more. Deadline: Friday, September 16. Submit your completed application to CORE at joanne@core-realtors.com. Download the application here.
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Realtor Magazine: Will Virtual Staging Replace Traditionally Staged Rooms? The business of home staging is under transformation. Though physical staging has long dominated the market, virtual staging is quickly becoming a go-to option, but whether it's the better option depends on several factors. Read more.
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Realtor Magazine: Metaverse Real Estate - Is the Virtual Reality Property Worth the Cost? Virtual real estate is the market's new frontier thanks to the metaverse, so agents and brokers need to know what it means for the industry and how it works. 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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