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NCAR Legislative Day Bus Trip – June 9th Author: Broker Breeze May 14

The North Carolina General Assembly is facing another large budget deficit. What tax or fee will they use to close that gap? Issues being discussed now are a statewide real estate transfer tax and elimination of the mortgage deduction (from your taxes) for homeowners. We must show our strength to our legislators by attending on this very important day. If our legislators make time to hear our issues, and they do, then REALTORS® should take this opportunity to let them know what concerns we have.

When: Wednesday, June 9th – 6:45AM to 3:30PM
Where: NC General Assembly – Raleigh, NC

The Brunswick County Association of REALTORS® (BCAR) has acquired a 55 seat luxury bus for your convenience to go meet, visit and lobby your legislators. The bus trip is free of charge and breakfast, lunch and chances for prizes will be provided. All members from WRAR, BCAR and Duplin-Sampson Associations are eligible to ride the bus. What a great opportunity to also network with other REALTORS® in Southeastern NC.

The bus will depart from BCAR Headquarters, 101 Stone Chimney Road in Supply, NC at 6:45AM. The bus will have a second pick-up location in the Walmart parking center in Leland at 7:00AM. If any Duplin-Sampson members sign up, the bus will stop at the rest stop in Warsaw on I-40 to pick-up those members. We will return at approximately 3:30PM into Supply. Please use the links below to register for this trip based on your desired pick-up location:

• BCAR Headquarters in Supply at 6:45AM
• Walmart Parking Center in Leland at 7:00AM
• Warsaw Rest Stop Off I-40

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NEW! Certified Lead Renovator Training Course Author: Broker Breeze Feb 05

New Lead-Based Paint Renovation Rules Begin APRIL 2010!
Sponsored by the Property Management Division of the NC Association of REALTORS®

On April 22, 2010, EPA and North Carolina will require contractors to be trained and certified as renovators, if they disturb paint in the homes and child-occupied facilities built before 1978.  Contractors will also be required to train their workers to follow lead-safe work practices to reduce potential lead exposure to protect children. This one-day class taught by a North Carolina trainer with the National Center for Healthy Housing satisfies the training requirement to achieve compliance with North Carolina, EPA and HUD rules. For more information on the new renovation, repair and painting rules go to: www.epa.gov/lead/pubs/renovation.htm

Date:  Wednesday, February 17th

Location:  Coastline Convention Center, 501 Nutt Street, Wilmington, NC

To register for this class, please Click Here to print and complete the registration form. Then mail it with your payment to NCAR, 4511 Weybridge Lane, Greensboro, NC  27407. There will be NO on-site registration for this program. Cut-off date for registration is February 10th.  Do not delay and register today!

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Independent Contractor Issues Author: WRAR CEO - Jerry Panz Nov 10

When a broker is deciding whether to open their own company or a LLC for their “Team,” there are legal issues with hiring employees or independent contractors. There is great advice from both NAR and NCAR on these issues. Here are some helpful articles you should read:

You should speak with your own legal counsel and tax advisor to receive the expert advice you need. These articles will provide a brief education on the subject and help you better understand what questions to ask of the experts!

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Call for Action: Extend and Expand the Homebuyer Tax Credit Author: 2009 WRAR President - April McDavid Oct 07

A couple of weeks ago I travelled to Savannah, Georgia for the NCAR Convention. One of the most important messages I heard there was from future NAR President Ron Phipps. He stated that NAR was working very hard with Congress on expanding and extending the $8,000 tax credit which is set to expire November 30th.

First-time homebuyers should be working very hard right now to get under contract and close by November 30th. Given that it can take more than a month under some circumstances in this market to close on a home, buyers are running out of time.

Supporters of the tax credit agree it has succeeded in helping the housing market by getting rid of inventory and foreclosures that drag down value.

NAR is asking for your support by TAKING ACTION NOW through its Call for Action campaign. It is my understanding that only one third of REALTORS® have participated in the Call for Action to contact Congress about the tax credit.

Let your voice be heard in Washington D.C. by clicking on the link below: http://takeaction.realtoractioncenter.com/campaign/hbtc?rk=V1d57aMal5hHE.

You can also go to www.REALTOR.org and find links to the campaign from there. This is so important to our industry, so please take a few minutes to help. Your voice does matter, so do not wait… ACT NOW!

As my year as your President draws to an end, I have thoroughly enjoyed it and have fulfilled one of my goals which was to get more REALTORS® involved with the Association. We have had more people at the last two quarterly meetings than ever before. We want as many people to be involved as possible.

The 2009 Leadership Academy Graduates thought the program far exceeded their expectations, so if you are looking to get involved with the Association you may want to consider applying for the 2010 class. Click Here for an application which is due by midnight on November 20th. I know I got a lot out of it when I took it with the State Association. It gives you both professional and personal growth.

Thanks for your time and dedication to your Association!

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