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NVBR Weekly News Archives

NVBR E-News is distributed every Wednesday afternoon to NVBR members. Following is an archive of  E-News from February 2009 through the current date. You can find article headlines under each newsletter. To view the online edition, simply click on the weekly E-News you would like to view.

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January 13, 2010
Chief economist delivers promising forecast to area REALTORS®
NVBR honors three REALTORS® for 40 years of service
Ask the Experts: Technology Tips
NVBR to host ABR Course in April
The great goods giveaway
Join VAR for Legislative Day in Montpelier

January 6, 2010
Last chance to register for January Membership Meeting
VREIN acquisition update
NVBR to host ABR Course in April
REALTORS® see decade of dramatic change
The great goods giveaway
myREconnection training

December 30, 2009
NAR Chief Economist to keynote NVBR January Membership Meeting
Buyer tax credit could be renewed again
Right Tools Right Now January offers
 

December 23, 2009
Easier money, steadier sales
NAR Chief Economist to keynote NVBR January Membership Meeting
Another big gain in existing home sales
6 rules to boost your negotiating skills
REALTOR® Federal Credit Union announces new limted time freedom loan special
YPN Twenty 10 Snow Event
VAR announces software training for myREconnection

December 17, 2009
NAR Chief Economist to keynote NVBR January Membership Meeting
NAR to launch new consumer website
'Tis the season to analyze online leads
Follow the higher standard
VAR announces software training for myREconnection
 

December 9, 2009
Thank for your generosity (Silent Auction)
Lawrence Yun at NVBR January Membership Meeting
VAR announces hands-on software training for myREconnection
Get listings noticed with home tour videos
Federal short sales guidance out
Short sales in a changing environment
Tech watch: The next standard (electronic signatures)
Appraiser checklist

December 2, 2009
VREIN MLS proposed sale
Celebrate the holidays (last chance to RSVP)
Nine consecutive gains for pending home sales
Lawrence Yun at NVBR January Membership Meeting
A short sales update: Government announces short sales guidelines
8 building blocks for success
Right Tools Right Now November offers
NVBR Coat Drive
COTS needs you on Bankers and REALTORS® night

November 18, 2009
VREIN MLS proposed sale
Facebook listings app available
Quick sales scripts
Don't let emotions ruin negotiations
2010 watch list
Designate November for greater success
Right Tools Right Now November offers
NVBR News correction
Lawrence Yun at NVBR January Membership Meeting
Celebrate the holidays
NVBR Coat Drive

November 11, 2009
NVBR Leadership updates on proposed sale of VREIN's MLS
NVBR elects 2010 officers and board
VAR scores victory in lead paint discussions
President signs tax credit extension and expansion
Designate November for greater success
Right Tools Right Now November offers
With every Tweet, provie a takeaway
NVBR's January REALTOR® Meeting to feature NAR chief economist
Celebrate the holidays
NVBR Coat Drive

November 4, 2009
Important NVBR REALTOR® Meeting (VREIN proposed acquisition & Board/Officers induction)
President signs resolution to extend higher mortgage loan limits
Maximizing the home buyers and sellers profile (Nov. 30 webinar)
You could "likely" make more money: November Designation Month
Your membership dollars working for you (Lowe's benefit)
NVBR Coat Drive

October 28, 2009
Senate dems on board with credit extension
SFR certification class update
The long and short of it: 5 short sales tips
3 business plan blunders and how to avoid them
YPN Haves and Wants exchange
NVBR Coat Drive
Upgrading to Windows 7: Supra help
Do you have the right GAS?

October 21, 2009
Tax credit/extension gains momentum in Congress
Get first-timers to closing
The perfect home showing: Did you leave your business card?
YPN Haves and Wants exchange
SFR Certification
 

October 14, 2009
Last chance to register for Oct. 15 Hot Topic Session
Welcome to NVBR's new members
Home Valuation Code of Conduct Resources
YPN Haves, wants and personality traits
Economists predict housing recovery
Web traffic trends point to highly educated buyers
Get your short sales/foreclosure certification FREE

October 7, 2009
Congressman Peter Welch calls for extension of 1st time homebuyer's tax credit
The latest facts in mortgage lending: NVBR October REALTOR® Meeting
Record streak continues for pending home sales
Quick sales scripts
NVBR Hot Topic for October: Real estate through the developer's perspective
Short sales/foreclosure certification: NVBR offers class Dec. 15

September 30, 2009
The latest facts in mortgage lending: NVBR October REALTOR® Meeting
October Hot Topic Session: Real estate through the developer's perspective
Young Professionals Network: NVBR YPN becomes and official chapter
NVBR members shine at VAR Expo
6 ways to demonstrate professional value
Short sales/foreclosure certification class
Rebuilding Together project change

September 23, 2009
Free short sales/foreclosure certification
Rebuilding Together Fall projects
The yard doctor is on call: Help sellers spruce up their fall yards
In-office Code of Ethics video training

September 16, 2009
FREE short sales/foreclosure certification
The 11th hour: 1st time homebuyer's tax credit set to end
REALTOR® Safety: Safety in marketing
 

September 9, 2009
Sneak preview: First-time homebuyers guide
REALTOR® Safety webinar: Safety at open houses
It's hot! NVBR Hot Topic Session Sept. 17
Improve your technology skills online
Understanding mold in today's real estate market
Urging REALTORS® to get 'schooled'

September 2, 2009
NVBR participates in first-time home buyer guide
NVBR kicks off 2009-10 Leadership Development Program
Right Tools Right Now September Products
Pending home sales on record roll
REALTOR® Safety Week tips
REALTOR® Credit Union offers benefits, savings
 

August 26, 2009
Northeast Real Estate Conference & Expo: Update on CEUs
Strong gain in existing home sales
Real Estate Today Radio featuring Mortgages 101
REALTOR® Safety Week is Sept. 13-19
 

August 19, 2009
Do you spam? What you need to know about the FTC's CAN-SPAM Act
6 free webinars to be offered in daylong webinar summit
Housing numbers: What they mean to buyers and sellers
FHA program offers purchase, renovation aid
Buyers rush to beat tax credit deadline

August 12, 2009
Revised Truth In Lending Act requirements now in place
NVBR is not on Facebook
2009 Northeast Real Estate Conference & Expo
REALTOR® University Webinar and Video Centers
Quick Facts - Answers to some of our most recently asked questions

August 5, 2009
Uptrend continues in pending home sales
$8,000 tax credit: Do you know everything you need to know?
GE Supra announces changes to KIMweb and more
NVBR News is now available online
August Right Tools Right Now features

July 29, 2009
July home sales rise
Shrinking homes: How small will they go?
Right Tools Right Now: Handouts for customers
Home Valuation Code of Conduct: What you need to know
Job firm finds more willing to relocate
Book review: The Whuffie Factor - Tips for Tweets

July 22, 2009
Real Estate Radio Today: Interest rates are starting to climb
In memory: NVBR mourns loss of long-time REALTOR® member
Getting started in social media: A free webinar download
Evelyn Biddle Leadership Program application deadline

July 15, 2009
New NAR ad campaign highlights $8,000 tax credit
YPN: Fun, free and resourceful
NVBR gives to Ronald McDonald House
Evelyn Biddle Leadership Program

July 8, 2009
Evelyn Biddle Leadership Program
Social media marketing mania made simple: An August webinar
Pending home sales record 4th strainght monthly gain
Get a discount on Dell products
Are those buyers worth your time?

July 1, 2009
Apply now for the Evelyn Biddle Leadership Program
Last chance to register: A Day on the Green
How to cultivate clients to represent: A free NAR webinar
5 rules of effective postcard marketing
Home Valuation Code of Conduct: Myths and Facts

June 24, 2009
American Recovery & Reinvestment Act: A quiz to test your knowledge
NVBR's Leadership Development Program to launch Sept. 1
InnoVia schools lists modified
Have you signed up? A day on the green with YPN
Will 'Echo Boomers' save the housing market?
Get the basics of InnoVia: VREIN training scheduled
May existing home sales continue rising trend

June 17, 2009
Capital Gains Tax set to increase July 1
A day on the green: YPN Golf Event
Get the basics of InnoVia: VREIN training scheduled
'When Innovation is Essential & Experience Matters': NE Real Estate Conference & Expo
Webinar series designed to help increase traffic to your website
First-time homebuyers grabbing houses and tax credit

June 10, 2009
A day on the green: YPN Golf Event
NAR Talk Radio comes to Burlington
The first 15 minutes: Make a great impression
Getting results from social networking
NVBR to launch Young Professionals Network
June is National Homeownership Month

June 3, 2009
June REALTOR® Meeting: Buyer Broker Agreements & Agency Disclosure
Get the 'Right Tools Right Now'
VHFA responds to HUD announcement on tax credit
NVBR to launch Young Professionals Network
Local REALTORS® caution open house safety
NAR's REALTOR® Health Insurance not available in Vermont

May 27, 2009
NAR introduces REALTOR® Federal Credit Union
Adam Hergenrother makes REALTOR® Magazine's prestigious 30 Under 30 list
Give your clients 8,000 reasons to buy now
Six best practices for online leads
The race is on! Join 'Team REALTOR®' for the 2009 Susan G. Komen Race

May 20, 2009
NVBR honors 2009 ROTY winners at annual gala
Get the research you need on Facebook
NAR introduces limited medical insurance to members
Get the 'Right Tools Right Now'
Garden Day at COTS is Saturday, May 30
Three must-have components for first-page results

 

Events


March 18
Ask the Experts
Topic: Vermont Property Tax Rebate/Prebate
8:30-9:30am – NVBR Office, Williston
More


March 23

YPN Winter Warrior Snow Event
Stowe Mountain Resort
More


March 25

Mandatory Course for 2008-2010 License Renewal
8:30am-12:30pm – NVBR Office, Williston
More


April 13-14

ABR Designation Core Course
8am-5pm – Holiday Inn, South Burlington
More




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Avoid Misleading Clients on the Web

Posted on 10 March 2010 | 12:00 am
Don't let technology lead buyers and sellers astray. Here are a few suggestions from real estate expert Ilyce Glink to keep a Web site honest.

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Lower Delinquency in Commercial Loans

Posted on 10 March 2010 | 12:00 am
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Electric Car Charging Stations Gain Speed

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House Hunting Via Real Estate Apps

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Real estate apps for smart phones are becoming more popular as Zillow.com reports users viewing 2 million property a month on its free app.

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Financial Overhaul Gets Another Push

Posted on 10 March 2010 | 12:00 am
U.S. Treasury's Michael Barr says a "redoubling" of efforts to tighten financial regulations is underway, while Congress debates the role of a proposed consumer protection agency.

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