Less than One Week Left to Register for the CORE Member Engagement Fair & Picnic Join us for a fun, open-air event with food, networking, games, music, and prizes on August 3 (rain date August 11), from 10am - 2pm at the beautiful Oak Grove Pavilion in Duke Island Park in Bridgewater, NJ. No cost for CORE Affiliate and Realtor members to attend. Register here.
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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.
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CORE Summer Series: Meet the MLS – Central Jersey MLS Join us for a special virtual presentation on Wednesday, August 24, from 10 - 11 am, featuring CJMLS CEO & COO Richard Steinberg and team members. No cost for CORE members to attend; Non-members $20. Register here. This Summer Series is brought to you by the CORE MLS Advisory Committee. Register here.
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Need to Update Your Professional Headshots? Photographer Chris Schwartz of Agent Photos Online will be at CORE's Branchburg office on Thursday, August 4, from 9:45 am - 3 pm. If you'd like to schedule an appointment or information about pricing, call Chris Schwartz at (877) 774- 4720. Appointments and pricing information can only be obtained by calling the photographer directly.
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Our Condolences We are saddened to announce that CORE member Reginald "Regi" Reeder with Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices NJ Properties in South Plainfield passed away on July 19, 2022. We offer our condolences to his family, friends, and colleagues. For more information, click here.
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Welcome CORE's Newest Affiliate Member!
You can learn more about this business by visiting our Affiliates page or clicking on their logo. Members are encouraged to use affiliate member products and services whenever possible. Visit CORE's Affiliate member directory here.
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Contact: Ryan Berridge
Phone: (267) 930-1857
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Hunterdon County: Raritan Township to Offer Electric Car Charging Stations The Committee held a public hearing on an ordinance establishing zoning rules and regulations for electric car charging stations and related equipment to be installed in make-ready parking spots in the near future in conjunction with the state legislature. Read more.
Hunterdon County Receives Funding for Bridge Repairs Hunterdon County received notification that more than $1.8 million in bridge infrastructure grant funds have been approved for three county projects through the State's Local Bridges Fund Program, Hunterdon County Commissioner Shaun C. Van Doren announced. Read more.
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NJ Digest: Into Kayaking? Two Hunterdon County Places Make the "Best of NJ List" In New Jersey, kayaking is a great way to get out and explore our state’s landscapes from a new perspective. When you’re ready to venture outdoors, head to these New Jersey locations first for your kayaking excursion. Read more.
Mercer County: Curbs, Sidewalks to be Replaced Along 11 Robbinsville Residential Streets Eleven roads in Robbinsville Township will be getting new curbing and sidewalks following replacement construction work slated to begin on Monday, July 25, and could take four to five days. Read more.
Mercer County: Road Work Planned for South Olden Avenue The Mercer County Department of Transportation announced that South Olden Avenue, also known as County Route 622, will be resurfaced between Cedar Lane and Liberty Street. The work caused by deteriorated pavement surface conditions will include milling and resurfacing. Read more.
Somerset County: Developer Eyes 50 Acres in Branchburg's North Branch Section As a result of an out-of-court settlement with the township, AAVLBR Property is proposing to construct two buildings on Industrial Parkway with a combined size of 10 football fields. Read more.
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Did You Know? 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!
SUPRA Trainings Supra is offering live Zoom trainings specifically for agents! Check out CORE's calendar to register for upcoming classes here.
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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 classes.
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Business Tips
RealtyBizNews.com: How Retargeting Can Help You Sell More Homes Though retargeting is a useful tool for many types of businesses, it’s particularly strong when it comes to real estate. Real estate requires serious buyers who can purchase in the near future – and that’s precisely what Google’s real estate retargeting campaign does. By reminding users of your business, you can break through the clutter and stay top of mind when your leads are ready to buy or sell. Read more.
RIS Media: Manage Your Seller’s Expectations Through Seasonal and Market Adjustments The No. 1 goal of a listing appointment is to obtain the listing. As late summer/early fall approaches, it's a challenging time due to sellers' unrealistic expectations. They're looking at comparable properties that recently sold but were listed in the spring or early winter when there was much less inventory. Whether it involves price or showing accommodations, it's essential to have these conversations upfront. Read more.
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NJ Realtors: Revised Contract of Sale and Residential Lease Now Available Starting July 22, lead paint inspection and remediation are required for residential one- and two-family rental properties upon tenant turnover or by July 24, 2024, if there is no tenant turnover. This new law is not currently tied to time-of-sale requirements. Multiple dwelling units have long been regulated for lead.
New Jersey Realtors updated the Real Estate Sales Contract to provide notice to buyers purchasing the property with tenancies or with intentions to use the property as a rental. The revision is in section 12, lines 213-214, and section 13, new (D) rental dwelling inspections. Visit the Forms Library here. Additionally, updates have been made to the Residential Lease, section 35, and added new (B) New Jersey lead-based paint inspection law acknowledgment.
NJ Division on Civil Rights: $20 Million Fair Housing Settlement Reached For generations, mortgage redlining has deprived communities of color opportunities to build equity. Working with state and federal partners, New Jersey Division on Civil Rights reached a historic $20 million settlement with Trident Mortgage Company for perpetuating racial and ethnic segregation. Read the full NJ Office of the Attorney General press release here.
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State of NJ: New Jersey Businesses Asked to Conserve Water The State's water supply is impacted as New Jersey continues to experience prolonged hot and dry weather. New Jersey requests that businesses and residents moderate their use of water. Limiting unnecessary water use will help protect our water supplies throughout the summer. View ways to conserve water here.
State of NJ: Upcoming Sales Tax Holiday Sales tax will not be charged on eligible goods during the Sales Tax Holiday, August 27 - September 5, 2022 when sold to an individual purchaser for non-business use. Eligible items include but are not limited to retail sales of computers, school supplies, and sport or recreational equipment. Read more.
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NAR: Pending Home Sales Fell 8.6 Percent in June Pending home sales decreased in June, following a slight increase in May, according to the National Association of Realtors. In addition, all four major regions posted month-over-month and year-over-year pullbacks, the largest of which occurred in the West. Read more.
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Realtor.com: $75,000 Veteran Homebuyer Giveaway If you have a U.S. Veteran or active military member client looking to find a place to call home this summer, have them check out this $75,000 homebuyer giveaway. Enter to win here.
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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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