Join us for our first networking event in this series that will be held in CORE's three counties throughout the year. Network with colleagues over light breakfast and coffee, get answers to your questions from CORE staff and receive updates on the Realtor organization's national, State, and local levels. |
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Is Your Email & Phone Contact Information in Your CORE Member Account Correct? Help us ensure that you receive all essential information about member dues renewal and other pertinent member services. It only takes a few minutes to update your account in the CORE Member Portal. Update your information now here. Note: Your portal username is your NRDS number, and your default password is your last name - all lower case. Please call CORE Membership (908-725-3117, option 3), if you need assistance updating your account.
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2022 NJ REALTORS® Circle of Excellence: Congratulations to all the winners on a highly successful year! Click here to view CORE’s 498 award recipients. We look forward to seeing everyone at CORE’s Circle of Excellence Awards Celebration Breakfast on Tuesday, April 25 at The Palace at Somerset Park – registration will be announced soon!
New Jersey Realtors emailed all recipients the 2022 advertising package, and it’s also available here. To view the advertising rules, click here.
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Hunterdon & Somerset County: Civil and Divorce Cases Halted in 6 New Jersey Counties Amid Judge Shortage State Supreme Court Chief Justice Stuart Rabner cited an overwhelming number of judicial vacancies in Hunterdon, Somerset, Warren, Cumberland, Gloucester and Salem counties. Read more.
Hunterdon County: Hunterdon County Approves Grant for Purchase of Readington Farm At a January 31 special meeting, Hunterdon County commissioners authorized a grant agreement for the $2.1 million purchase of Saums Farm, a preserved 109-acre tract in Readington. Read more.
Somerset County: Hillsborough 55+ Community Hires Attorney Opposing Warehouse Proposal Jordan Asch, who has recently joined Riker Danzig LLP in Morristown, represents the entire Hearthstone of Hillsborough homeowner's association, which consists of 185 families. Read more.
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Continuing Education (CE)
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CORE Class: REALTOR® Code of Ethics This virtual course, with a live-instructor, covers the Realtor Code of Ethics of the National Association of Realtors (NAR). Students will learn about the Preamble to the Code, the 17 Articles of the Code, their respective Standards of Practice, and the Pathways to Professionalism. In addition to providing attendees with 3 Ethics credits for NJ license renewal, this course will satisfy the NAR Code of Ethics requirement for Cycle 7. Instructor: David Sweeney Tuesday, February, 14, from 9:30 am - 12:30 pm. Fee: Members $30; Non-Members $35. Credit: 3 Ethics Credits. Register now.
Deadline to Complete Your CE Requirements is Less Than Three Months 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. CORE’s classes are virtual with live instructors. Visit the CORE calendar to see the wide array of CORE's CE classes. View FAQs about NJ CE here.
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NAR and Realtor.com: The Listing Agent Solution Get the listing insights you need for a stellar selling season with enhanced listing intelligence from Realtor.com. Uncover unique insights about potential buyers for your listing, understand how your listing is performing against others in your market, and confidently sell your listing. Free webinar. Wednesday, February 15, from 1 - 2 pm. Register here.
NAR and Realtor.com: The Do's & Don'ts of Social Media in Real Estate The Do's & Don'ts of Social Media in Real Estate Social media is all about top-of-mind awareness, and one of the most effective ways to achieve that is to tell the story of your brand, your company, and what you stand for. Learn how to prepare, execute and engage your followers and these influencer pro tips. Free webinar. Friday, March 3, from 1 - 2 pm. Register here.
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It’s About More than Pronouns: How to Work Respectfully with Gender Diverse Colleagues and Clients, and Why It’s Important This 90-minute virtual training will dive deep into a plethora of topics stemming from a basic understanding of our transgender, gender non-conforming, and non-binary community members and diving deeper into personal comprehension, stories and journeys, questions and curiosities, and so much more. Come eager to learn with an open mind and open heart, and questions. Thursday, March 16, from 2 - 3:30 pm. Register here.
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Supra
Supra Offers Live Zoom Trainings Specifically for Agents! Check out CORE's calendar to register for upcoming classes here.
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NJ101.9: NJ to Receive Early Federal Funding to Get Lead Out of Drinking Water As efforts continue in communities across New Jersey to replace older water pipes that may be leaching lead, the Environmental Protection Agency has announced that New Jersey is among four states in the nation to get help from the Lead Service Line Replacement Accelerators initiative. Read more.
NJ.com: Here’s the Full List of NJ Projects in the Giant Federal Spending Bill. See What’s in Your Town Legislation funding the federal government through September 30, 2023, includes hundreds of local projects in New Jersey. Read more.
NJ.gov: NJ Health Department Launches Dashboard to Aid Individuals in Selecting Nursing Homes A new dashboard aimed at helping residents make informed decisions when choosing a nursing home has been launched by the New Jersey Department of Health. Read more.
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NJ May Soon Allow These $50K Box Homes on Your Property As the most densely populated state in the nation, New Jersey is constantly updating its housing laws to try to accommodate everyone. Read more.
NJMonitor.com: State Awards $38M for Lead Paint Remediation in 20 Counties - Announcement Follows Federal Investments for Lead Waterline Replacement Nonprofit organizations and governments in 20 of New Jersey’s counties will split $38 million in federal funds in a bid to address lead paint in New Jersey, Gov. Phil Murphy announced February 1. Read more.
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February 1 - March 1, 2023 |
One of the ways you can honor Black History Month is to learn about noteworthy contributions from the Black community. Check out 15 NJ Landmarks That Tell Black History Stories on Resilience, Survival and Achievement. Read more.
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REALTOR Magazine: How to Ensure Your Clients Get a Fair Appraisal Learn about the federal government’s action plan to eliminate bias in the appraisal process and what you can do to contribute to its mission. Read more.
CNBC: Total Mortgage Applications Up 7.4 Percent Last Week A decline in mortgage rates helped push total mortgage application volume up 7.4 percent last week compared with the prior week, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association. Refinance demand climbed 18 percent for the week, and mortgage applications to buy a home grew 3 percent, but demand was still lower than a year ago. 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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