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CURRENT FEATURES

Enroll in NYSAR's new health plan before rates increase
Access competitively priced, comprehensive medical and prescription drug coverage, designed especially for REALTORS, from MVP Health Care. Key program features include: two innovative plan options; an extensive provider network; no referrals; dedicated customer care and more. MVP Health Care is designated as one of America’s Best Health Plans by U.S. News and World Report, and has an “Excellent” accreditation from the National Committee for Quality Assurance.

To qualify for low 2nd Quarter premium pricing, your application must be received by Thursday, May 15. Click here for program information and an application.

FREE web seminars from NYSAR on hot real estate topics
Learn about new ideas and get the latest information from the convenience of your home or office. Register early. Space is limited. Coming in May...

Your Sphere of Influence - Online: Gen X? Gen Y? Web 2.0? Curious about Social Media? In this market, you need every edge you can get. This one-hour session will focus on one of the fastest growing methods of reaching today's consumer - social media. Click here to learn more or register.

Disclosure – It’s Not Just About Agency: This one-hour session will focus on the information that agents and brokers are legally required to disclose and how to properly comply with New York disclosure laws and regulations. Click here for more info and to register.

Do Not Call webinar recording now available
If you missed the first in NYSAR's 3-part Do Not Call webinar series, Do Not Call Rules, presented by PossibleNOW's Tim Muenchen on May 8, visit the NYSAR Media Center to view the recording (39 mins). The webinar provided an overview of DNC rules and what REALTORS must do to comply including: the types of calls that are subject to the rules; the 3 sets of laws that govern calling; the exact requirements for REALTORS; what qualifies for safe harbor; exemptions to the rules; and what party is responsible -  the agent or broker? Watch your e-mail for registration information for Parts II and III of this informative series.

 

LATEST NEWS

Homeowner rescue bill passed despite veto threat
New York Times (05/09/08) P. C3; Herszenhorn, David M.

Despite the threat of a presidential veto, the House of Representatives voted 266 to 154 in favor of legislation that provides widespread access to federally insured mortgage.... Read More

Rates on 30-year mortgages edge down slightly
Northwest Indiana Times (05/09/08) Crutsinger, Martin

Freddie Mac chief economist Frank Nothaft says the housing slump, along with rising mortgage delinquencies and foreclosures, has taken a toll on ho.... Read More

NAR: Pending-home sales down 1 percent in March
A flat pattern in home sales activity should continue for the next couple months before improving over the summer, according to the latest forecast by the National Association of REALTORS.

The Pending Home Sales Index (PHSI), a forward-looki.... Read More

Green building saves money
Affordable Housing Finance (04/08) Anderson, Bendix

Nationwide, the first generation of green affordable housing developments finished over the last five years are receiving high marks for their energy savings. Developers and investor.... Read More

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