CCAR NEWS
John Barry Convicted of Mortgage Fraud
John Roach, Criminal District Attorney, recently reported to CCAR that the Special Crimes Division tried a week-long mortgage fraud case against defendant John Barry. The trial involved two charges of "Securing the Execution of a Document to Obtain Credit," two charges of "False Statements to Obtain Credit," and two charges of money laundering. The jury found Barry guilty on all charges and visiting judge, John Nelms, assessed a punishment of 25 years in the penitentiary on each case, to run concurrently.

Second Annual Bust ‘Em Out for TREPAC Set for August 13
The CCAR Executive Committee and managers of the 40 largest offices of CCAR will be arrested and detained in TREPAC jail on Thursday, August 13 from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. in the CCAR banquet room. Contribute $25 to bail out your favorite inmate and enjoy a barbeque lunch. The best part is that your investment will go directly to TREPAC in your name!

For more information or to help bail out an inmate, contact Diane Donley, CCAR Government Affairs Director, at diane@ccar.net or 972-618-3800.

TAR Convention September 13-15
The 2009 TAR Convention and Trade Expo will be in Dallas September 13-15, with governance meetings September 10-12. Early registration and housing deadlines are August 11, so reserve now and save. For more information about the 2009 Convention and Trade Expo please click here.

CCAR EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES
Staged to Sell
Whether a buyer, seller or real estate agent, the home selling and purchasing process can present you with potholes - most of which, can usually be overcome. However, in this weakened housing market everyone involved in the selling process must increase their efforts. In order to sell homes at top dollar, houses must be "prepared for sales." That's where staging comes in.

The real estate mantra is no longer "location, location, location," it's now "staging, staging, staging!" It's all about presentation, and in this class you will learn winning tactics, secrets and strategies for selling a home at top dollar during these challenging times.

Date and time: Tuesday, August 18, 1-3 p.m. Cost: $19 for CCAR members, $29 for non-members. MCE: Two hours (no legal). Instructor: Natalie Brown, ASP, IAHSP. To register for this class, please click here.

Two-day/15 hour TREC Legal Update and Ethics + Contract and Negotiations
Day one of this two-day class includes Legal Update and Legal Ethics. Day two includes the TREC contract/addenda forms and understanding contract procedures. This class completes the 15 hours of MCE needed to renew your Texas real estate license.

Date and time: Wednesday and Friday, August 26 and 28, 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Cost: $45 for CCAR members, $75 for non-members. MCE: 15 hours, including six hours TREC legal. Instructor: Bob Baker. To register for this class, please click here.

THIS WEEK'S CCAR NETWORKING MEETINGS
Plano - August 4, Networking - 8:30 a.m., Meeting - 9 a.m.
Location: CCAR - 6821 Coit Rd., Plano 75024
Host: Coldwell Banker Apex, Realtors - Plano
Speaker: Bill Kramer, Republic Title
Topic: How Divorce Affects Listing Agreements
Advertiser: Big Bob's Flooring

Farmersville - August 6, Networking - 8:30 a.m., Meeting - 8:45 a.m.
Location: O.E. Carlisle Center - 201 Orange St., Farmersville 75442
Speaker: Jodie Laubenberg, State Representative
Topic: State and County Legislative Updates
Advertiser: First National Bank of Trenton

Frisco - August 6, Networking - 8:30 a.m., Meeting - 8:45 a.m.
Location: Train Depot - 6455 Page Street, Frisco 75034
Host: Weichert Realtor Suburban Properties
Speaker: Kelly Milligan
Advertiser: Chicago Title
Door Prizes: David Weekley

CCAR UPCOMING EVENTS
Second Annual Bust ‘Em Out for TREPAC
Join us for an afternoon of food and fun, all in support of TREPAC. Pay a $25 TREPAC donation to bail your favorite manager out of jail - or pay to keep them in! All investments go directly to TREPAC in your name.

Date:  Thursday, August 13
Time: 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.
Location: CCAR Banquet Room
Cost: $25 TREPAC donation (includes barbeque lunch)

For more information or to help bail out an inmate, contact Diane Donley, CCAR Government Affairs Director, at diane@ccar.net or 972-618-3800.

Save the Date: 2009 TREPAC Golf Tournament
Join us on September 9 for our annual TREPAC Golf Tournament as we golf "To the Nines!" Every dollar spent is credited to your TREPAC investment.

Date:  Wednesday, September 9
Time: 1 p.m. shotgun start, four-person scramble
Location: Heritage Ranch Golf & Country Club - 465 Scenic Ranch Circle, Fairview 75069
Cost:  $99 for an 18-hole round of golf, lunch, awards dinner, prizes, and tournament giveaways. Or, $25 to attend the awards dinner only.

For more information or to register for the tournament, please contact Diane Donley at diane@ccar.net or 972-618-3800.

Contributions are not deductible for Federal income tax purposes. Contributions to the Texas Association of REALTORS® Political Action Committee (TREPAC), the Texas Association of REALTORS® Federal Political Action Committee (TAR FedPAC), and the REALTOR® Political Action Committee (RPAC) are voluntary and are used for political purposes. TREPAC initially receives each contribution, and a percentage is transmitted to RPAC via TAR FedPAC to meet TREPAC's RPAC annual quota. The percentage forwarded to national RPAC each month may be obtained by contacting the TAR FedPAC administrator at 800-873-9155.

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