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CCAR NEWS
CCAR's Annual Affiliate Holiday Auction - November 17
CCAR's annual Affiliate Holiday Auction will be Tuesday, November 17 at 8:30 a.m. in the CCAR Banquet Room. Proceeds from the event will provide enhancements and educational tools for our association to better serve our members. Breakfast will be served, so please come, join in on the fun, and get your holiday shopping underway. For more information, or to donate an auction item, please click here.
This year, we are also asking for non-perishable goods and toiletry donations for the Samaritan Inn, the only homeless shelter in Collin County. A list of their needs can be found here. Every little bit counts, and we could be a blessing to someone in need. Please bring your Samaritan Inn donation to CCAR during the Affiliate Holiday Auction on November 17.
The annual Affiliate Holiday Auction is sponsored by the CCAR Affiliate Committee.
NAR Commends Extension of Home Buyer Tax Credit
NAR commended the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives for passing a bill that includes an extension and expansion of the current home buyer tax credit as an important step in ensuring a real estate and economic recovery.
The bill would extend the present $8,000 tax credit for first-time home buyers through April 30, 2010. Current homeowners are eligible for a $6,500 tax credit through April 30, provided they have lived in the home they are selling, or have sold, as principal residence for five consecutive years in the past eight years. If potential home buyers have a binding contract on or before that date, they will have until July 1 to close the transaction.
Income limits for eligible home buyers are expanded to $125,000 for single buyers and $225,000 for couples. The purchase price of the home cannot exceed $800,000. To help guard against fraud, buyers are required to attach documentation of purchase to their tax return.
Click here for detailed information about provisions in the tax credit legislation. Additional information is also available at www.realtor.org.
DUE TODAY: REALTOR® and Affiliate of the Year Nominations
It's time once again to nominate a CCAR REALTOR® and/or Affiliate member for the association's highest honors: REALTOR® of the Year and Affiliate of the Year! Nominations close today, November 9, so be sure to nominate someone by clicking here for the nomination forms.
The REALTOR® of the Year Award recognizes one REALTOR® in the association based on his/her work and effort on behalf of fellow REALTORS®. The Affiliate of the Year Award recognizes an Affiliate member for his/her work and contributions to CCAR, which have benefitted the association and its membership.
The winners will be selected by committees composed of past recipients, and will be announced at CCAR's Installation of Officers and Holiday Celebration on December 17. Remember, all nominations are due no later than today, Monday, November 9 and should be sent to the attention of Jonna Fernandez at: jonna@ccar.net or faxed to 972-265-4281.
Emily Chenevert Accepts TAR North Texas Field Representative Position
Emily Chenevert is TAR's new North Texas Field Representative, replacing Mike Barnett who is now TAR's Director of Political Affairs. Emily comes from the Austin Board of REALTORS®, where she has worked for four years - the past two as Government Affairs Coordinator. Emily was raised in Dallas and graduated in 2005 from the University of Texas with a degree in Government.
CCAR EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES
FREE CLASS: Tax Strategies for Real Estate Professionals
This seminar is guaranteed to identify between $2,500 and $27,500 in new deductions that can be used right away to pocket thousands in tax savings. These deductions are based in tax law, but are presented in simple English for everyone to easily understand.
Date and time: Tuesday, November 10, Noon-1 p.m. (registration begins at 11:30 a.m. - brown bag lunch). Cost: FREE (registration is required: a $10 no-show fee applies). MCE: No MCE. Speaker: Tom Rich, Bradford and Company, Inc. To register for this class, please click here.
NEW CLASS: "How to Claw Your Way to the Top Without Ruining Your Nails!" This course will teach you strategies and techniques to positively influence your colleagues and clients and develop confidence to be calm and commanding anywhere, anytime. You'll learn how to use media to your advantage and how to climb the ladder of success by making more connections. This course will help you take an objective look at what your image says about you and what you can do about your image.
Date and time: Wednesday, November 11, 9 a.m.-noon. Cost: $25 for CCAR members, $35 for non-members. MCE: Three hours (no legal). Instructor: Linda Gasaway. To register for this class, please click here.
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Date and time: Wednesday, November 11, 1-4 p.m. Cost: $18 for CCAR members, $28 for non-members. MCE: Three hours (no legal). Instructor: Stacey Buettner or Don Cook. To register for this class, please click here.
FREE CLASS: Personal Safety For You
CCAR and the Wylie Police Department present: "Personal Safety for You." Come learn about personal safety practices that you can use in your real estate business and personal life. This important information will be presented by Sergeant Valdepena of the Wylie Police Department. Handouts will be provided, however please bring a pen to take notes. In addition, be sure to wear comfortable clothing as we will be learning a few self defense techniques. This is a FREE event, open to members and non-members of CCAR.
Date and time: Tuesday, November 17, 10-11:30 a.m. (class held offsite). Location: Woodbridge Golf Club - 7400 Country Club Dr., Wylie, TX 75098. Cost: FREE to CCAR members and non-members. MCE: No MCE. Instructor: Wylie Police Sergeant Valdepena. No registration required.
NEW CLASS: NEW NAR Short Sales and Foreclosure Certification (SFR)
According to NAR, nearly one-third of all existing homes sold recently were either short sales or foreclosures. To help REALTORS® meet the needs of home buyers and sellers who need these services, NAR has launched a new Short Sales and Foreclosure Certification Program (SFR). The SFR certification program is offered by the Real Estate Buyer's Agent Council of NAR. The program includes training on how to manage short-sale, foreclosure, and real-estate owned transactions, and provides resources to help REALTORS® stay current on national and state-specific information as the market for these distressed properties evolves. To earn the certification, REALTORS® must complete a one-day education program as well as three one-hour Webinars thru the http://www.realtorssfr.org/.
Dates and time: Monday, November 23, 8:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. or Monday, December 14, 8:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Cost: $10. MCE: Eight hours (no legal). Instructor: Pat Strong. To register for this class, please click here.
THIS WEEK'S CCAR NETWORKING MEETINGS
McKinney - November 11, Networking - 8:30 a.m., Meeting - 9 a.m.
Location: Craig Ranch Info. Center, 6850 TPC Drive, Suite 104, McKinney
Host: RE/MAX North Central
CCAR UPCOMING EVENTS
Annual Affiliate Holiday Auction - November 17
Mark your calendars for CCAR's annual Affiliate Holiday Auction on Tuesday, November 17 at 8:30 a.m. in the CCAR Banquet Room. Proceeds from the event will provide enhancements and educational tools for our association to better serve our members. In addition, those who plan to attend are asked to bring nonperishable food items and toiletries for donation to the Samaritan Inn. For more information, or to donate an auction item, please click here. The annual Affiliate Holiday Auction is sponsored by the CCAR Affiliate Committee.
CCAR Installation and Holiday Celebration - December 17
The annual CCAR Installation of Officers has joined forces with the annual Holiday Breakfast! This combined event benefits the Collin County Children's Advocacy Center Rainbow Room.
Date: Thursday, December 17
Time: 11-11:45 a.m. (champagne reception), Noon (lunch)
Location: Embassy Suites - Frisco, 7600 John Q. Hammons Dr., Frisco, TX
Cost: $35/person (lunch), $400/table (lunch), $10/person (champagne reception)
As in years past, guests are encouraged to bring a new clothing, toiletry, or cash donation to this event to benefit the Collin County Children's Advocacy Center Rainbow Room.
This year's event will feature Texas Attorney General, Greg Abbott, as well as WFAA-TV News Anchor, Shelly Slater. Music will be provided by the Taylor Davis Band. The CCAR officers who will be installed for 2010 are: Olin Jaye, President; Mal Smith, President Elect; Leslie Rouda Smith, Secretary/Treasurer; and Dan Robertson, Immediate Past President.
Reservations can be made by calling CCAR at 972-618-3800 or by clicking here.
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