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Leading Economic and Housing Experts Predict Multiple Fed Interest Rate Hikes, Slowing Inflation and Home Price Growth in 2022

NAR unveils top 10 housing market "hidden gems" for 2022 during association's Real Estate Forecast Summit

 Source: National Association of REALTORS® (NAR)
2022 MR Achieve
Tuesday, January 27, 2022
Virtual


As the premier leadership event of Michigan Realtors® , Achieve provides leaders of every level with the tools needed to be part of the change they want to see in their local associations, offices, and communities. The event gathers highly involved Association leaders and public policy advocates from across Michigan. All members are invited to attend Achieve.
Achieve is a VIRTUAL event and is FREE of charge.

You may click HERE for complete details & registration information.

Source: Michigan REALTORS® (MR)
NAR Applauds HUD's Release of Guidance and Continued Efforts to Narrow the Racial Homeownership Gap

National Association of Realtors® President Leslie Rouda Smith recently issued a statement after the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) announced that lending programs known as Special Purpose Credit Programs (SPCPs) further the goals of the Fair Housing Act.

Source: National Association of REALTORS® (NAR)
NAR - Window to the Law
New Membership Marks Manual
for the REALTOR® Trademark
It is important to use NAR's membership marks correctly and according
to the rules outlined in this Membership Marks Manual.

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: I represent a buyer who put in an offer on a home where there were multiple offers. My client’s offer was not accepted. We have reason to believe that my client’s offer was in fact the “highest and best.” Are we entitled to see a copy of the offer that was accepted by the sellers in order to verify that it was the “highest and best” offer?
 
ANSWER: NO. It does not matter whether the accepted offer was in fact the “highest and best.” As long as the sellers did not engage in unlawful discrimination, they were not required to accept the “highest and best” offer or otherwise treat all offers equally. 


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)
Thank You to our 2022 SEBAR Affiliate Partners ...

 
 Diamond Partners
Michigan Title Insurance Agency, Inc.
Rick "Smitty" Smith, Adam Drobet, Michelle Vajcner, Julie Wery
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First American Title Company
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Simple Mortgage
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Capital Mortgage Funding
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Monroe Community Credit Union
April Eggert, Michelle Micallef


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America's Preferred Home Warranty
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John Adams Mortgage
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Mortgage 1 - Allen Park
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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

We are grateful for your continued support of SEBAR!
Southeastern Border Association of REALTORS®
Shannon Harner, RCE, AHWD, e-PRO, CEO/Association Executive
Donna Birkner, e-PRO, Downriver Office Manager
Lisa Horvath, e-PRO, MLS Specialist
Jessica Lapp, e-PRO, Membership & Administrative Manager

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125 Cole Road
Monroe, MI 48162
734-242-6866

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20600 Eureka Road, Suite 510
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