Robust buyer activity across New York State in May
resulted in a 12-percent growth in the statewide median sales price from May
2012, according to the housing market report released by the New York State
Association of REALTORS.
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Privately-owned housing starts in May were at a
seasonally adjusted rate of 71,000 for the Northeast, down 9 percent from the
April total of 78,000, according to data released by the U.S. Commerce
Department.
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The 2013 legislative
session officially came to an end on Saturday, June 22. Due to the active
support and involvement of countless REALTORS from across the state, NYSAR
successfully accomplished several of its legislative priorities this year
including the introduction by both the Senate and Assembly of two NYSAR
supported bills. The first will codify the ability of brokers to offer
rebates and incentives to buyers and sellers and tenants and landlords, while
the second defines "teams" under the Real Property Law and requires brokers to
register team names with the Department of State. NYSAR also successfully
defeated legislation that would have increased the statewide transfer tax by
two percent and was able to prevent any increase to the statewide mortgage
recording tax.
Most importantly, NYSAR was able to prevent the
passage of all legislation that would have negatively impacted REALTORS. To
read the full session overview, click here.
NAR
has produced a video that helps to explain the changes to the National Flood
Insurance Program and rate schedules. The video is available on REALTOR.org by clicking
here. Additionally, a frequently asked questions page in now
available on the FEMA website by clicking
here.
Click here to learn more.
The
Tuesday, July 2, NYSAR Radio show will cover agency issues, specifically buyer
agency. Tune in at 10 a.m. on July 2 on your PC or Mac byusing the player on the NYSAR Radio page. You
will need to be logged in to listen. If you have not yet created your account with
the website, you will need to click on "New User" on the Member Login
page and follow the prompts.
Click here for more information as well as a
list of links to play NYSAR Radio from any of your mobile devices.
In
honor of June being NYSAR Housing Opportunities Month and in an effort to raise
awareness for housing opportunities in New York State, the NYSAR Housing
Opportunities Foundation has made a goal of raising $5,000 on its HOF
thermometer. With each degree of donation, the temperature will rise and the
donor’s name will be added alongside the thermometer. The thermometer with
donor recognition will be prominently displayed on NYSARHousingFoundation.com,
in an upcoming issue of New York State REALTOR magazine, on the foundation’s Facebook page and at the NYSAR Fall Business
Meetings.
Click here to learn more and to see who has already donated.
REALTOR Institute 405 – "Construction and Environmental
Issues" – will be offered July 9 at the Greater Rochester Association of
REALTORS in Rochester, NY. This course provides an in-depth understanding of
the physical structure and systems in a home, in addition to energy efficiency
and energy rating systems.
Click here for more information or to register.
REALTOR
Institute 407 – "Building Your Real Estate Practice"– will be offered July 10
at the Greater Rochester Association of REALTORS in Rochester, NY. In this
course, you’ll discuss: business plans; record keeping and tax considerations
for independent contractors; and managing priorities.
Click here for more information or to register.
"BPOs: The Agent’s Role in the Valuation Process" will be
offered July 12 at the Staten Island Board of REALTORS in Staten Island, NY. This
course will help you enhance your skills in creating BPOs, reducing risk and
applying alternative valuation methods.
Click here for more information or to register.
Enrollment is
open until the end of the month so now is the time to consider NYSAR’s
dental plan for your dental insurance needs. Key benefits of United Concordia
include: three plan options to offer you a range in coverage; lower rates;
coverage for individuals and families; orthodontia coverage and more. For more
information about the plans and rates, please call 888-834-3713 or visit www.myrealtorinsurance.com/nysar.
To view a flyer with plan options and rates, click here.
NYSAR members can save 10
percent on the Guardly Mobile Safety App. The app allows you to
instantly connect with managers, colleagues, family and 9-1-1 when faced with
safety concerns .
Click here to learn more.
Congratulations to the Columbia-Greene Board on raising
$2,500 for RPAC during their Hawaiian-themed BBQ last week in Hudson! The event
included BBQ fare as well as a coffee station/desserts and a professional
photographer to take headshots. Thank you to the leadership at Columbia-Greene
for planning the successful event and to the attendees for investing in RPAC.
Join your colleagues from
across the Metro region for an elite RPAC experience at Modell’s Clubhouse at
Citi Field for the New York Mets vs. Washington Nationals game on Tuesday,
September 10. The
RPAC experience at Modell’s includes: a ticket to the game and private access
to the Modell’s Clubhouse; the ballpark buffet; and private bar service with
complimentary beer, wine and soft drinks.
For complete details and registration instructions, click here.
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