Kettle Moraine Council RPAC Auction |
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Join us for a free, informational session. Coffee and a light breakfast will be available.
Learn about:
• WHEDA’s product suite
• WHEDA’s FHA product with 100% financing
• WHEDA Misconceptions
• WHEDA’s “People first”approach
Date: Thursday, April 25
Time: 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Location: Tri City National Bank, 6400 S. 27th St
Your response is requested by Friday, April 19
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A COMMUNITY CELEBRATION OF
NATIONAL FAIR HOUSING MONTH
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The Metropolitan Milwaukee Fair Housing Council is hosting a gathering to bring our community together for celebration and education. Our shared struggle for housing justice is sometimes daunting, but together, we can make great things happen. You’ll come away from the event energized and informed about fair housing in 2024.
Date: April 18, 2024
Time: 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm
Where: America’s Black Holocaust Museum, 401 W. North Ave., Milwaukee, WI 53212
Suggested donation: $25, but all are welcome!
They will have light refreshments, a short program at 6 p.m. to recognize some very special people, and a chance to view the exhibits of the museum together.
It would be great to see you there. To let them know you'll attend, please register with the button below.
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"FOUNDATION AND DRAINAGE"
BOOST YOUR REAL ESTATE SKILLS
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Don't miss out on Luminate Home Loans Wisdom Wednesday event, featuring Dave Kolesari presenting "Foundation and Drainage." Learn to spot key repair needs and potential concerns in properties, enhancing your value to clients and smoothing their buying/selling experience.
This event also offers prime networking opportunities and includes a complimentary lunch.
Luminate Home Loans is excited to host this event in the beautiful Lake Lounge at Brookfield Lakes (off Bluemound, not too far from Lifetime Fitness in Brookfield). Doors open at 11:30 am, lunch will be served at 11:45 am with the training at 12 Noon sharp.
The training will be done by 1pm and they will have a Q & A and networking to follow for those who can stick around. You’ll be out and on your way by 1:30 pm at the latest.
Date: Wednesday, April 17
Some will, most won’t. We want to be the some!
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EVERYTHING WILL BE OKAY:
ADAPTING AND ADJUSTING IN RESPONSE TO THE NAR SETTLEMENT
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In the wake of the misleading and often inaccurate posts, opinion pieces and clickbait headlines, Refined Mortgage Group is honored to give the stage to Cori Lamont, Vice President of Legal and Public Affairs with the Wisconsin REALTORS® Association, to present on the following:
- What actually changed (let’s separate fact from fiction)
- Best practices moving forward to better serve and inform buyers/sellers
- How do we see this continue to develop in the future
- Open Q&A for those in attendance
Let’s choose to have an open mind and an eager attitude to learn and improve our game. Change can be a good thing, let’s embrace this opportunity to grow!
Lunch will be provided.
Date: Thursday, April 18
Time: 10:30 am - 12:30 pm
Location: 5000 Towne Drive New Berlin, WI 53151
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REALTOR® CERTIFICATION EVENT
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Join American Warrior Initiative at the Tripoli Shrine Center in Milwaukee for an impactful event hosted by the American Warrior Initiative (AWI) in collaboration with the Women's Council of REALTORS® - Milwaukee Metro and Fairway Mortgage
Expect a dynamic gathering featuring engaging discussions, plus AWI will provide each guest with a book by Karen Vaughn.
Running from 11:00 am to 1:30 am with lunch, the event carries a cost of $25 per person (For members of Women's Council of REALTORS® there will be no cost for event.)
Certificates will be given to all REALTORS® for attending - American Warrior Real Estate Professional.
We're honoring a veteran-service dog to be gifted by Custom Canines.
Join us for a day of learning, networking, and giving back to our veterans!
Date: June 6, 2024
Time: 11:00 am-1:30 pm
Location: Tripoli Shrine Center 3000 W. Wisconsin Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53208
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Take the mystery out of how to become a successful home inspector!
- In person training (not online) = higher success rate
- When you pass the exam - we'll pay you the exam fee!
- Learn from the largest home inspection company in Wisconsin instead of just the school
- No sales pitch. Just results
Sign up now!
Click here to view the full flyer. |
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GMAR FAIR HOUSING POSTER CONTEST |
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The contest is sponsored by the Greater Milwaukee Association of REALTORS® and the GMAR’s Youth Foundation.
All children and grandchildren of GMAR Members and Affiliate Members are eligible to participate.
This contest is designed to teach children about equal access to housing and promote fair housing. All winners will receive a $100 gift card, and a $250 donation to their school! It is our hope to honor students with the winning entries at their school. Posters will be displayed on the GMAR’s website and social media pages. Winning entries will be selected by the GMAR’s Equal Opportunity Committee.
Entry deadline is April 26
Click here for the contest entry label
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Our newsletter will highlight one of our members on a monthly basis. Each featured member will be accompanied by a photograph, along with their response to three questions:
Sample Questions
1.Tell us about yourself
2. What factors contribute to your success?
3. What kind of engagement interests you when it comes to GMAR, WRA, or NAR? Are you inclined towards attending events, educational seminars, or other activities?
Monthly Member Spotlight presents an opportunity to introduce a REALTOR® to their peers. This initiative fosters networking among REALTORS®, allowing them to connect, learn from one another, and expand their professional circles.
To have a chance of being featured in the GMAR newsletter, please send an email to laura@gmar.com. By doing so, you will be included in a random drawing. If you are selected, she will contact you directly.
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VOLUNTEER WITH SECURE FUTURES! |
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SecureFutures, are in need of more volunteers for our Money Coach program this spring!
SecureFutures, founded in 2006, equips teens with money management skills, tools, and mentoring so they can achieve financial capability, reach their goals, and strengthen their communities. SecureFutures' life-changing financial mentoring program, Money Coach, is in need of more volunteers to serve as mentors for the spring semester!
Money Coach is a semester-long (10-week) program that focuses on teaching 3 components to students: creating a budget, tracking expenses, and opening a bank account. There are two roles to choose from: Group Coach and One-on-One Coach. Coaches will meet with their students every other week for 60-90 minutes.
What if I'm not a financial expert?
You do not need to have a financial background to volunteer; all are welcome! Training is provided and required for new volunteers and those who have not volunteered in the current school year.
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Description of the Company:
Join us as we shake up the mortgage industry! Gone are the days of robotic digital chats, endless direct messages, impersonal cold calls, and copy-paste responses. Instead, we're bringing back real, honest, and warm conversations with our clients and business partners,
minus the stiff corporate language.
Our expertise? Home loans. As a proud local lender, we've got all the usual services covered – Conventional, FHA, USDA, WHEDA, VA loans. But that's not all. We're pushing boundaries by offering even more, like loans specifically designed for building new houses, renovation lending, and all sorts of specialty programs that go beyond the norm.
But we can't do it alone. We need you to join us on this exciting journey. With your support, we believe we can change the mortgage game for the better and make it more approachable and customer friendly. Let's make a difference together!
What makes your company stand out in your industry?
We are excited to announce our partnership with Luminate Bank, which paves the way for a broader range of mortgage lending and banking options. Luminate Home Loans is now a proud wholly-owned subsidiary of Luminate Bank, an institution committed to realizing the American Dream for all. Luminate Bank is also committed to the loan officer of the future and that is showing true in many ways. We were listed as a top 50 mortgage lender by Scotsman Guide in 2023 and also listed as #8 in the country for Average Return on Equity by American Banker Magazine late in 2023. Whether it's homeownership or nurturing a business venture, Luminate Bank has you covered. Unique in its structure, Luminate Bank is owned by the same group of mortgage professionals who also owned Luminate Home Loans before it was moved under the bank, ensuring every decision is made with a "mortgage mindset," bringing immense benefits to our customers, partners, and team members.
How can a REALTOR® help their client(s) by using your product/service?:
A REALTOR® can greatly assist their clients by leveraging the services of Luminate Home Loans. Together we can guide you and your clients – to whatever degree you want to be involved - through the array of loan options available, including Conventional, FHA, VA, USDA, WHEDA Loans, and help them understand and apply for down payment assistance programs. By simplifying the loan application process and providing valuable insights into each loan type, a REALTOR® allows clients to make informed decisions that align with their needs and financial situation. Beyond that, we bring real, proven financial strategies to the table that will help our mutual clients win offers! In essence, through Luminate Home Loans, a REALTOR® can streamline the home financing process, ensuring a smoother, stress-free experience for their clients.
What’s your outlook for the industry in 2024?:
It's vital to focus on what's within our control. While predicting the exact trajectory of the housing market for 2024 might be a challenge, it's not impossible. Remember the forecasts made in late 2022 for 2023? They may have been off, but they didn't deter us from pushing forward. Here's the exciting part - those who commit themselves, who consistently show up for their businesses and their communities, are poised to have exceptional, maybe even record-breaking, years in 2024. So, let's look forward to 2024 with optimism and determination, ready to seize every opportunity that comes our way with those rates that will likely fall in time, driving up home prices even more through competition.
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GMAR MEMBERS-ONLY FACEBOOK GROUP |
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Join our members-only Facebook group! This group was created for our members to connect with each other and discuss industry-related questions/concerns as well as to keep you informed on association news and updates. If there are any specific topics you would like to see more of, please let us know!
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DISCOVER MILWAUKEE RELOCATION GUIDE |
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The GMAR is once again sponsoring the Discover Milwaukee Relocation Guide. Covering Milwaukee, Waukesha, Ozaukee, Washington, and Racine counties. It is the Greater Milwaukee region’s #1 source for anyone looking to move or relocate to Wisconsin’s largest metro area.
Limited quantities of the publication are available at the GMAR office, or by contacting Metro Business Publications at pcanon@discovermilwaukee.com.
GMAR members also have the opportunity to highlight their experience and expertise in a special section for Relocation Specialists. For rate information, contact Maribeth Delforge at 262-796-0224, or mbdelforge@discovermilwaukee.com.
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REAL ESTATE SUPPLY STORE NOW AT MINUTEMAN PRESS - BROOKFIELD |
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The real estate supply store is now located ONLY at Minuteman Press - Brookfield location (13680 W. Capitol Drive). Store hours are M-F between 8:30 AM and 5 PM. Contact Minuteman Press-Brookfield for more info at (262) 781-9622! |
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Comments, Suggestions, or Questions?...
Let us know how GMAR can improve what we offer to you as members of our organization. Your feedback helps us to make quality improvements to our programs and benefits, so we appreciate it! Click here to e-mail feedback to the GMAR.
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Greater Milwaukee Association of REALTORS®
11430 W North Avenue, Milwaukee, WI 53226
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