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SMDRA WEEKLY NEWS & EVENTS • DECEMBER 3, 2021
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NAR President Applauds FHFA
Raising the Conforming Loan Limits
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National Association of Realtors® President Leslie Rouda Smith issued the following statement after the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) yesterday unveiled 2022 loan limits for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. GSE loan limits rose by 18.05% to $647,200 nationally and $970,800 in high-cost markets, while an announcement from the Federal Housing Administration is expected in the coming weeks. |
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SMDRA classes are offered IN-PERSON and on the ZOOM ONLINE platform in a live, online, instructor led format. Be sure to note where each class is held. Visit smdra.com for details.
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IN-PERSON 2022 Contract Changes
Dec 7 - 9am to 4pm
Members Free / $60 Others
6 CE Credits
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IN-PERSON Divorce and Real Estate
Dec 9 - 9am to 11am
Members Free / $20 Others
2 CE Credits
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ZOOM GRI 104: Intro to Single Family Construction
Dec 9 - 12pm to 4pm
$50 for Everyone
4 CE Credits
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IN-PERSON GRI 113: Negotiating & Counseling
Dec 14 - 9am to 1pm
$50 for Everyone
4 CE Credits
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ZOOM Ethics & Legalities of Social Media & Advertising
Dec 15 - 9am to 1pm
Members Free / $50 Others
4 CE Credits
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IN-PERSON Intro to Canva Workshop: Basic Design for RE
Dec 15 - 2pm to 3pm
Members Free / $20 Others
0 CE Credits
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UPCOMING DESIGNATIONS & CERTIFICATIONS |
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SUPPORT THOSE WHO SUPPORT YOU!
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This edition of the SMDRA Weekly Newsletter is made possible by the following businesses: |
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FRIDAY FUZE IN-PERSON: Connections & Cocktails |
DATE: Friday, December 10, 2021
TIME: 4:00pm to 6:00pm
TOPIC: Connections & Cocktails Networking
SESSION INFORMATION: 2nd Friday is Friday Fuze Connections & Cocktails – This Friday will be starting at a very different time then members are used to, it will be SMDRA’s version of a happy hour and be mostly a networking type of meeting.
Join us for a festive Connections & Cocktails on Friday, December 10th. We want to see your best Ugly Holiday Sweater! Everyone has one – that terrible, awful, eye-wateringly bad holiday sweater that can only be brought out once a year. Festive colors, pom pom snowmen, clashing patterns, bells that jingle - we want it all! Attend the last Connections & Cocktails of the year on December 10th in your best, or worst holiday sweater for a chance to win fun prizes!
- Doors Open: 3:30pm
- Event: 4pm-6:00pm
CONNECTIONS & COCKTAILS SPONSOR:
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SMDRA Committees Enrollment
Opportunities to Volunteer at SMDRA
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REGISTRATION DEADLINE: December 30, 2021
TIME: 5:00pm
TOPIC: SMDRA Committees 2022
INFORMATION: We need your talents and skills! Being a member driven association means we need our members to guide the future of the association. This is your opportunity to help bring the best programs and services to your association, keep up-to-date on issues that directly affect your business, network and develop leadership skills. We appreciate all our REALTOR® and Affiliate volunteers!
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Apply for the 2022
SMDRA Leadership Academy
Apply Now!
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REGISTRATION DEADLINE: December 30, 2021
TIME: 5:00pm
TOPIC: 2022 Leadership Academy
The SMDRA Leadership Academy is designed to:
- Help attendees gain a better understanding of all three levels of the REALTOR® Organization and to increase participation at all levels.
- Increase knowledge of our community involvement with local and state governments and the surrounding business community.
- Teach participants basic leadership skills and strengthen existing talents to foster both professional and personal development.
- Identify emerging leaders in the real estate industry and expose them to opportunities within the association world.
- Provide strong relationship building opportunities among rising stars in the industry.
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Apply for the 2022 SMDRA Young Professionals Network's
4 Under 40 Award
Apply Now!
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REGISTRATION DEADLINE: January 1, 2022
TIME: 5:00pm
TOPIC: 2022 YPN 4 Under 40 Award
The SMDRA Young Professionals Network Committee (YPN), will recognize 4 young professionals under the age of 40 in the real estate industry. The YPN Committee Chair will announce the winners during a kickoff event on February 3, 2022, hosted by the SMDRA YPN Committee. Please review the following criteria to be considered for this prestigious award.
Every hopeful candidate must be a PRIMARY OR SECONDARY SMDRA REALTOR® member in good standing. They must be UNDER the age of 40 as of January 1, 2022, and they also need to submit the online application.
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MARKET TRENDS & STATISTICS |
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Get the SMDRA Market Trends & Statistics for October 2021 |
CLICK THE IMAGE to visit the Housing Market Trends and Statistics Resources page on the SMDRA website for the latest statistics resources.
Click the button below to download the latest statistic files.
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Get the SMDRA Market Analysis Report for October 2021 |
CLICK THE IMAGE to download the PDF of SMDRA's Market Analysis Report for October 2021.
Click the button below to download the latest SMDRA Market Analysis Report.
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5 Housing Trends to Watch in 2022
National Association of REALTORS®
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“Americans are poised for a whirlwind year of home buying in 2022,” realtor.com®’s chief economist notes.
Home sales and home prices likely will moderate from recent highs in the new year, but economists expect the hot housing market to continue nonetheless.
A competitive seller’s market is likely to stick around in 2022, but economists believe buyers may see better opportunities. Still, housing affordability challenges will persist, they say.
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RSVP to CAR's Immigration &
Real Estate Presentation
Colorado Association of REALTORS®
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Tuesday, December 7th from 10:30am-12:00pm.
In-person presentation at the CAR Offices, limited seating.
Get an in-depth look at the immigration system, labor shortages, immigration reform, how people are navigating foreign banking and loan challenges, the challenges behind work VISA policies, and resources on how to educate consumers, home buyers, and sellers about the aspects of homebuying.
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Gather the Information You Need at the Closing Table with the Closing Checklist
REcolorado Blog
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Timely status changes make the market work! It is important for you and your clients to have accurate listing information, including homes that are no longer on the market. Per REcolorado rules and regulations, a status change must be made within 3 business days. As you’re preparing for closing, plan ahead to ensure you have all the information you need to move the listing to Closed status. |
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NEW SMDRA REALTOR Member Benefit - Introducing Forewarn! |
SMDRA is thrilled to announce a COMPLIMENTARY proactive safety and lead intelligence service for all SMDRA REALTOR Members!
Quickly becoming the industry standard for safety and prospect intelligence, FOREWARN is a revolutionary application that allows agents to have instant due diligence on prospects. In seconds, with as little information as a phone number or name, SMDRA REALTOR Members can verify a prospect’s identity, criminal records, bankruptcies, liens, judgments, address history and property records all in one place, leading to safer and more productive interactions.
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25 Benefits of SMDRA Membership |
SMDRA strives to create and inspire a strong, active community of REALTORS® and real estate Affiliate Industry Partners in pursuit of success. Our focus is advocacy, education, building community and providing tools and resources to help our members grow their business and thrive.
We are constantly on the lookout for additional ways to add value to your membership here at SMDRA. Recently we have delivered some NEW AMAZING benefits to help keep your business in the know and you safe! We know you have a choice of which Association you will join each year, and we continue to grow and expand the benefits we offer to our members. Be sure to take a look at all the great benefits you have as a SMDRA Member!
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