February 9, 2021
Member News



CORE

Welcome CORE’s Newest Affiliate Member - Relax Tax You can learn more about their business by visiting the Affiliates page on the CORE website. CORE members are encouraged to use our affiliate members' products and services whenever possible.
 
Congratulations to the 2020 New Jersey Realtors Circle of Excellence Award Recipients! To view the list of CORE member winners, click here. For information about the advertising packages and to download logos, click here.


Local


Hunterdon County: Warning to Residents of New Sophisticated Scams Click here to watch the video on the right.


Did You Know?

Are You Using the Term Realtor in Your Social Media Username? Check out the following resources to be sure you’re correctly using this registered trademark.
>>>>>For a full explanation of NAR’s trademark policy, please see the Membership Marks >>>>>Manual.

SUPRA

eKEY Resources Stay informed about what the eKEY app can do for you. Visit SUPRA's resources page to find helpful videos and documents. Read more.

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Webinars

National Association of Hispanic Real Estate Professionals - North New Jersey:
The Foundation of a Successful Transaction Learn how top producers get to the closing table easier, faster, and with fewer hiccups than others. It's all about educating and managing your client's expectations from the onset of your transaction. Wednesday, February 17 at 6:00 pm. Register now. 


Commercial Real Estate

The CREXi Platform is Live on CORE-Realtor.com! Be sure to attend the next CREXi webinar on February 11 at 3:30 pm to learn about the commercial property exchange and to hear about the exclusive CORE membership discount (over 50 percent off for any CORE member that chooses to go Pro this month). Feel free to reach out to Daniel Colom at dcolom@crexi.com if you cannot attend the webinar and are interested in the promotion! For more information about CREXi, click here. Register for the webinar. 

New Jersey

The Latest COVID Updates:
  • Indoor Capacities Increased As of Feb 5, restaurants, bars, gyms, barbershops, and other businesses may serve customers at 35 percent of indoor capacity. Additionally, the statewide restriction on food and beverage service after 10 pm is lifted, though local restrictions may remain in place. Read more.

  • Earned Income Tax Credit The Federal and New Jersey Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) programs can help put money back in your pockets. In 2021, more money is available, and more tax filers are eligible than ever before. Read more.

  • COVID Vaccines and NJ As of Feb 5, more than 2.4 million New Jerseyans have pre-registered for vaccination, more than 925,000 doses have been administered in NJ, and more than 745,000 people have received at least one dose. Visit covid19.nj.gov/vaccine to pre-register for the vaccine and learn more about COVID-19 vaccines and the State’s vaccination plan.

  • Read Vax Matters The Department of Health is issuing a new edition of their vaccine newsletter, Vax Matters, every week. Last Friday’s newsletter answered questions about second dose scheduling, provided information about the New Jersey Vaccine Call Center, and described a new video campaign on the safety of COVID-19 vaccines.

NJBIA: Supreme Court Agrees to Hear PennEast’s Natural Gas Pipeline Case The US Supreme Court recently said that it would hear the appeal of a lower court’s decision to block the PennEast natural gas pipeline from acquiring required easements for its $1.2 billion project. Read more. 

ROI-NJ.com: New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) Defers Pre-Registration for Phase 2 of Small Business Emergency Assistance Loan Program The previously announced February 10 date has been cancelled. A new preregistration date has not been announced. EDA officials said they are deferring the launch of the program to accommodate the rollout of additional federal Paycheck Protection Program financing for small businesses, which had not been announced when the EDA was preparing to launch the Small Business Emergency Assistance Loan Program. Read more.

Fiserv: Grants Available to Minority-Owned Small Businesses Grant applications for the Back2Business Grant Program, which will award up to $10,000 to minority-owned businesses that have been impacted by COVID-19 and social unrest, are now open for eligible small businesses in New Jersey. The application deadline is February 26. In addition to the grant, the program includes mentorship and access to technology solutions that enable revenue generation. Applicants can find more information and apply for the grant here.
National

NAR: At Home with Diversity This certification course is an educational experience designed to present a picture of the changing face of the real estate industry. More importantly, the class teaches Realtors how to work effectively with - and within - a rapidly changing multicultural market. Diversifying your clientele means learning the practical skills and tools to expand business and effectively service all cultural groups. Read more.
 
NAR: Housing Providers Coronavirus FAQs Housing providers have special considerations when it comes to their residents. How can they protect them? What precautions should they take? How they can ensure the building is protected and sustainable. See the FAQs.
 
HousingWire: Hispanic Households to Grow the Most Over Next 20 Years According to an Urban Institute study, all of household net growth will be from households of color, most from senior citizens. Read more. 

NAR: A Clear Victory for Cooperation A federal district judge has granted motions by the National Association of Realtors and three MLSs to dismiss an antitrust case. Read more.

HousingWinre: White Homeownership Rate Hits Nine-Year High Black homeownership, meanwhile, fell to 44.1% in the fourth quarter of 2020. Read more.
NAR: Outside Living Trends: More Privacy, Backyard Offices Homeowners and house hunters are looking to maximize outdoor space while sheltering at home. The National Kitchen & Bath Association reports a 65% uptick in interest among its membership in outdoor living projects this year. Read more.  
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