The New York State Association of REALTORS has partnered with the national REALTORS Relief Foundation (RRF) to bring disaster housing assistance to those affected by Tropical Storms Irene and Lee. Click here for more information.

In its U.S. Foreclosure Market Report for August 2011, RealtyTrac Inc. reported New York State had 2,102 total foreclosures, a decrease of 5.53 percent from July and a decrease of 56.27 percent from August 2010. New York ranked number 45 of all 50 states for total monthly foreclosures. Click here to learn more.

Submit your most creative video telling everyone the value of working with a New York State REALTOR and you could win a $500 American Express gift card! Submissions must be received by December 31, 2011. Click here to learn more.

Tell the US Senate to pass legislation for the long-term reauthorization of the NFIP to ensure access to affordable flood insurance. Please tell your Senator to fully reauthorize this program for five years before the September 30 deadline. Click here to take action. Click here to learn more and to access the full Government Affairs weekly report.

Take action now to urge Congress to make the current loan limits for FHA, Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae permanent. Click here to take action. Click here for more information.

On September 19, NYSAR staff met with representatives from the New York City Department of Consumer Affairs regarding New York City's Tenant Screening Law. NYSAR staff submitted questions regarding implementation and enforcement of the law and specifics regarding compliance with the application process and sign requirements. Click here to learn more.

All New York brokers already involved or who join the Broker Involvement Program from now until October 31, 2011, will be entered into a drawing to win a brand new iPad! The drawing will take place the first week of November 2011. Click here to learn more.

Join NYSAR and PossibleNOW, our exclusive partner for Do-Not-Call compliance, on Thursday, September 29, at 2:30 p.m. for a webinar titled "Do-Not-Call Compliance for REALTORS: Rules, Common Pitfalls and Recordkeeping." The webinar will cover: the Do-Not-Call rules and what you must do to comply; the common pitfalls made by REALTORS and the consequences if you fail to comply; and the recordkeeping requirements to establish a Safe Harbor position. Click here for more information or to register.

"The Americans and International Real Estate (CIPS)" will be offered October 5 at the Long Island REALTOR Service Center in West Babylon, NY. This course provides you with the knowledge, research, network and tools to globalize your business and work with foreign-born buyers. Click here for more information or to register.

"Europe and International Real Estate (CIPS)" will be offered October 6 at the Long Island REALTOR Service Center in West Babylon, NY. This course provides you with the knowledge, research, network and tools to globalize your business and work with European-born buyers. Click here for more information or to register.

"Asia/Pacific International Real Estate (CIPS)" will be offered October 7 at the Long Island REALTOR Service Center in West Babylon, NY. This course provides you with the knowledge, research, network and tools to globalize your business and work with Pacific region and Asian-born buyers. Click here for more information or to register.

As of July 1, the NYSAR health plan has been updated to include premium reductions, a new split co-pay plan, preventative services and more. Click here to learn more.

NYSAR must receive all RPAC contributions by Friday, October 7, leaving RPAC of NY just two weeks to reachits 2011 fundraising goal of $763,530. To date, RPAC of NY has raised $486,085, reflecting 64 percent of its fundraising goal. We still have to raise more than $277,000 to reach our goal and we need your help! Click here for more.

Congratulations to Chautauqua County on their RPAC golf outing, Westchester Putnam on their Hudson River Fall Sunset Cruise and Ulster County on their Shredding for RPAC event. Click here to learn more.

On behalf of New York's 51,000 REALTORS, RPAC of New York thanks its major donors for making an investment in RPAC. Click here to learn more.