Office Closure In observance of the Juneteenth State holiday, CORE will be closed Friday, June 17. To learn more about Juneteenth, click here. We wish our members a safe and happy holiday!
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Last Chance to Submit Your 2022 CORE Realtor of the Year Nomination To apply, click here. The award criteria include business accomplishments, civic and charitable activity, and service to the Realtor organization at the local, state, and national levels. The winner will be determined by CORE’s Realtor of the Year Committee, comprised of past presidents and former Realtors of the Year, and will be submitted by CORE for consideration for the state Realtor of the Year Award.
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CORE members can submit an application on behalf of themselves or another member. Alternatively, members may also nominate a fellow CORE member for the award by sending an email stating you are nominating a particular CORE member to info@core-realtors.com. CORE will send a note of congratulations to that person with a link so they can apply.
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Completed applications are due no later than June 20, and should be emailed to info@core-realtors.com.
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CORE Summer Series: Meet the MLSs – Bright MLS, Garden State MLS, and Central Jersey MLS Join us for a special virtual presentation by each of these local MLSs. No cost for CORE members to attend; Non-members $20.This Summer Series is brought to you by the CORE MLS Advisory Committee.
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July 21, 10 - 11 am: Garden State MLS – with GSMLS Executive Director Bob Kimpland and team member Elaine Maza. Register here.
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August 24, 10 - 11 am: Central Jersey MLS – featuring CJMLS CEO & COO Richard Steinberg and team members. Register here.
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If You Missed Last Week's Meet the MLS - Bright MLS on June 10, you can view a recording here.
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Our Condolences We are saddened to announce that CORE member Magdalene Varga with Golden Key Realty passed away on Saturday, June 11. Viewing: Tuesday, June 21, from 4 - 8 pm at Gleason Funeral Home, 1360 Hamilton St., Somerset. Funeral Mass: Wednesday, June 22, at 11 am at St. Ladislaus Church, 213 Somerset St., New Brunswick. Cremation and interment will be private; ceremonies will be held at later dates. We offer our condolences to her family, friends, and colleagues. For more information, click here.
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Office Principal Forum Roundtable Discussions Join us for breakfast and a discussion with your peers at the Office Principal Forum Roundtable event exclusively for office principals. Space is limited. Register here. Friday, June 24, from 9 am - 12 pm. Somerville Elks Club, 375 Union Avenue, Bridgewater. Fee: $25 for CORE Members; $35 for Non-Members.
Topics of discussion include:
- Social media: policy, use, and monitoring agents
- Handling ethical issues and keeping your agents ethical
- Pathways to Professionalism and Courtesy
- Fair Housing and DEI
- Hiring and other HR issues
- Supervising agents and holding them accountable
- Cooperation
This event is brought to you by the CORE 2022 Office Principal Forum Task Force.
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Welcome CORE's Newest Affiliate Members!
You can learn more about these businesses by visiting our Affiliates page or clicking on the logos below. Members are encouraged to use affiliate member products and services whenever possible. Visit CORE's Affiliate member directory here.
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Gara Radon Solutions
Contact: Kevin Gara
Phone: (908) 507 - 4674
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Citizen's Home Mortgage
Contact: Richard Zeller
Phone: (609) 937 - 8106
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Somerset County: Meet the Commissioners Networking Night Join the Somerset County Commissioners at the Neshanic Valley Golf Course. Network over hors d’oeuvres with the stunning view of the sprawling hills of this golf course and surrounding area. Thursday, July 14, from 5 - 7 pm. Read more.
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Continuing Education (CE)
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Start Your CE Courses Early with CORE’s Virtual, Live-Instructor Classes The deadline to complete your continuing education requirements is less than a year away. The current New Jersey real estate license CE requirements are due by April 30, 2023, to avoid a late fee from the NJ Real Estate Commission. Visit the CORE calendar to see the wide array of CORE's CE offerings.
NJ Realtors: The LGBTQ+ Community in Real Estate [Webinar] Join this virtual class for an enlightening conversation as we examine the differences in homeownership rates between LGBTQ+ and non-LGBTQ+ buyers and sellers, citing data from recent reports and studies by the National Association of Realtors, LGBTQ+ Real Estate Alliance, Freddie Mac, and UCLA’s William’s Institute. We’ll discuss the impact of discrimination and offer ways to empower the community on their pathway to homeownership. Friday, June 24, from 10:30 - 11:30 am. (1) Fair Housing Credit. Register here.
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Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Events
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Princeton's 2022 Pride Parade and After-Party This Pride celebration will be held Saturday, June 18 - starting at 11 am. The event is brought to you by the Bayard Rustin Center for Social Justice. Free to attend for spectators. The registration fees include unlimited participants and self-propelled vehicle in the parade. The range provided is so local friends and allies can donate an amount that is within your means. Register here.
- $200-500 - Local Business or Large Non-Profit
- $100-200 Small Non-Profit
- + $100 Float or Vehicle
- Tabling will be at the After-Party
- $200 vending/$50 informational (Non-Profit)
Downtown Somerville Alliance: Family Pride Night Come join us for our second annual celebration of pride in downtown Somerville. The celebration will include discounts and specials throughout the district and other activities throughout Division St., Somerville. Thursday, June 23, from 6 - 9 pm. For more information, call (908) 524-0105 or email DowntownSomervilleAlliance@gmail.com.
Somerset County LGBTQ Advisory Board Meet & Greet This BYOE (Bring Your Own Everything) event will give members of our community the opportunity to make connections with each other, meet members of the County government, departments and boards, and find out what services are available as well as provide feedback on areas where needs may not be met. Thursday, July 14, from 5:30 - 8 pm, Duke Island Park, Bridgewater. Learn more.
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Webinar
NJ Small Business Development Center: Supportive Conversations for a Productive Workplace Research shows that many of your employees would feel uncomfortable speaking up if they were experiencing a mental health issue. Tuesday, June 21, at 10 am. Register here.
NJ Small Business Development Center: Managing QuickBooks Desktop as a Small Business Not sure how to navigate or properly manage your finances using QuickBooks Desktop software? Then this is is for you. This class will take a comprehensive overview of navigating the desktop-based version of the QuickBooks platform (which has some different capabilities) and utilizing key functions available to business owners. Free. Thursday, June 23, from Noon – 1 pm. Register here.
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NJ Realtors: New NJ Lead Paint Law - Got Questions?
If you have questions regarding the new lead paint inspection and remediation law, register here for NJ Realtors upcoming webinar that will cover the ins and outs of the law that goes into effect July 22. Free. Thursday, June 30, from 1 - 2 pm. Register here.
NJ Emergency Rescue Mortgage Assistance: A Helping Hand for Homeowners in Need If you have experienced a financial hardship and an increase in housing-related expenses associated with the coronavirus pandemic that created a risk of mortgage delinquency, mortgage default, foreclosure, or property tax lien, the Homeowner Assistance Fund may be able to help. Learn more.
NJ.com: No Need for Attorney Review on Real Estate Auctions, NJ Supreme Court Rules In a case over a failed home auction, the New Jersey Supreme Court determined real estate auctions are not the same as typical property transactions and do not require a three-day attorney review. Read more.
NJ Realtors: Children's Fair Housing Art Contest NJ Realtors and the Equal Opportunity & Cultural Diversity Committee are sponsoring a children's art contest to create awareness and celebrate the importance of the Fair Housing Act and the New Jersey Law Against Discrimination. Fair Housing Laws, diversity, equity, and inclusion play an essential role in supporting housing opportunities for all. Entries must be submitted by June 30. Learn more.
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Realtor Magazine: The Fed’s Aggressive Rate Hike May Influence ‘Shrinking Buyer Pool’ The Federal Reserve’s move to raise its benchmark rate by three-quarters of a percentage point - the largest increase since 1994 - could put more upward pressure on near-6 percent mortgage rates and sideline more home buyers, says NAR Chief Economist Lawrence Yun. Read more.
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Realtor Magazine: Realtor Breaks Guinness World Record for Home Sales - Again The third time is the charm for Ben Caballero, who shattered his sales record by selling 6,438 homes in just one year. Can he do it again? Read more.
Fannie Mae: ANSI Square Footage Standards - What Agents and Appraisers Should Know Fannie Mae’s adoption of the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) standard for measuring a home area is creating questions and inconsistencies. Read more.
The Metaverse: Navigating Real Estate’s Latest "Land" Rush Have you heard about the new “land” rush in the metaverse? Read more.
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FEMA: National Flood Insurance Program
Quick Resources
General Information on the NFIP
Save this information from the NJ Real Estate Commission:
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