Reminder: NJ Realtors Circle of Excellence Award Celebration Breakfast is less than a week away! Some special notes of importance for our registered attendees are as follows:
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A signed Covid Waiver is required to attend this event. The waiver can be found here and submitted to kara@core-realtors.com.
- A cash bar will be available to all guests. The venue does not accept credit cards and does not have an ATM on site.
- Masks will be optional at this event. We ask all of our attendees to please respect your colleagues’ decision to wear masks, social distance, and protect themselves from being exposed to the Covid-19 virus. (CORE reserves the right to reimpose a masking requirement if the situation in New Jersey warrants it.)
- Carpooling, which was initially encouraged, will not be required, as based on our attendance numbers, there will be ample parking for our event attendees.
- We look forward to celebrating with our registered attendees on Tuesday, April 26!
Our Condolences We are saddened to announce that Jerome M. Katz, Esq. passed away this week. He served as the general counsel for the Mercer County Board of Realtors in 1971. We offer our condolences to his family, friends, and colleagues. There are currently no details about funeral arrangements.
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Virtual Meditation Session for CORE Members Presented by Hunterdon Healthcare (a CORE affiliate member) on Wednesday, April 27, at 2 pm via Zoom. Take a break from your hectic day with this free virtual 20-minute session. Meditation has been called the perfect antidote for stress. A daily meditation practice helps calm your body, relax your mind, and improve your state of wellbeing. Additional benefits of meditation include:
- Reduces stress
- Makes you more focused and productive
- Increases energy level
- Improves your immune system
Register here. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email with meeting information. View flyer.
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Hunterdon & Somerset Counties: Summer Work Experience & Internships Available this Summer The Greater Raritan Workforce Development Board is looking for interested youth ages 16-24 interested in applying for one of up to 60-part-time summer work experience/internships positions in Hunterdon ad Somerset counties. The program is an eight-week work experience/internship which pays $13.50/hour for 21 hours/week. Applications are due by Friday, April 22. For more info, click here. If you have any questions, call 908-541-5785 or email jcassano@co.somerset.nj.us
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Somerset County: The 17th Annual Sourland Mountain Festival Enjoy a day filled with music, food, history, and critters. Presented by Unionville Vineyards in Ringoes. Saturday, July 23, from 3 - 8:30 pm. Rain or shine. Tickets are available here.
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Continuing Education (CE)
Presented by CORE: Environmental Regulations Affecting Real Estate Environmental regulations can deter and lengthen a real estate transaction. Environmental due diligence in real estate transactions involves the assessment of known, potential, and contingent environmental liabilities and obligations associated with a parcel of property to be acquired. Attendees will learn what types of contaminants are found in homes and how to address them when found during a home inspection. Upon completing this course, attendees will be able to navigate through a real estate transaction where environmental issues become a concern. Friday, April 29, from 10 am – 12 pm. Price: $15 (Earth month special pricing). CE Credit: 2 Core Credits. Instructor: David Sulock. Register here.
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CORE's Education Courses Start April 29 Visit the CORE calendar to see the wide array of continuing education offerings that CORE offers.
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NJ Realtors: Free CE Classes This April, NJ Realtors is offering four virtual fair housing education classes to celebrate Fair Housing Month and the passage of the Fair Housing Act. Register here. The free courses will help you:
- Recognize implicit biases and how they impact your perceptions
- Discover how to make your marketing materials ADA compliant
- Learn about the Fair Chance in Housing Act and more
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Tools, Trainings & Webinars
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ShowingTime: Top 5 Ways MarketView Broker Can Help Grow Your Brokerage (Webinar) It’s recruitment season and brokers throughout the country are doing their due diligence to attract the right talent. Register for this webinar to learn why MarketView Broker is the go-to recruiting and retention tool for brokers. Tuesday, April 26, from
- How to Analyze Your Competition
- How to Monitor Agent Movement
- Identify the Right Agents to Recruit
Bright MLS: New Classes Added to Bright's Educational Series Register here to get the latest Bright tips and training.
NAR: Commemorate Fair Housing Month with NAR’s Fairhaven Training (Tools) Right Tools, Right Now is offering the must-have tools you need to make sure you are adhering to fair housing regulations and acting as strong advocates for access to housing for all. Take advantage of special RTRN deals throughout April!
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Remotely Program Supra Lockboxes: Did you know that you can program your own lockbox? You can check the battery level, change the shackle code, require listing feedback, and enable/disable access hours right from your eKEY. Watch this video to learn how.
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CORE's SUPRA Reciprocities 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!
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NJCPA Urges New Jerseyans to Take Advantage of New Higher Ed Tax Breaks Are you aware of the New Jersey College Affordability Act? The bill provides several benefits to New Jersey residents seeking higher education. Read more.
NJ.com: Two NJ Towns Top AARP’s Livability List Two towns cracked the list of top-scoring cities on the AARP’s Livability Index, a tool that scores every neighborhood and community in the U.S. for the services and amenities that affect people’s lives the most as they age. Read more.
NJ101.5: Parkway Ramps Heading to NJ Shore to Close for 9 Months Two ramps at Garden State Parkway Exit 105 for Route 36 have closed Tuesday night for a nine-month road project. Read more.
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Realtor.com: New Down Payment Assistance Search Tool Are you working with a first-time homebuyer who needs down payment assistance? Realtor.com has a new search tool on Realtor.com/foreveryone that puts information about more than 2,000 programs right at your fingertips, so you can quickly and easily find programs in your area.
Wall Street Journal: Homeowner Groups Seek to Stop Investors From Buying Houses to Rent Suburban neighborhoods are rewriting rules as rental investors’ purchases surge. Read more.
NAR: Home Sales Slip 2.7 Percent in March Existing-home sales decreased in March, marking two consecutive months of declines, according to the National Association of Realtors. Read more.
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NAR Research: Realtors Confidence Index Survey First-time buyers were responsible for 30 percent of sales in March; Individual investors purchased 18 percent of homes; All-cash sales accounted for 28 percent of transactions; Distressed sales represented less than 1 percent of sales; Properties typically remained on the market for 17 days. View graph.
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FEMA: National Flood Insurance Program
Quick Resources
General Information on the NFIP
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Save this information from the NJ Real Estate Commission:
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