August 13, 2012

Weekly Market Activity Report

Let's admit it: It's been nice to have a year of positive headlines in the residential real estate industry. There have been more sales for more money in most markets across the country, and the foreclosure situation, although not entirely in the rearview mirror, has abated. We're now entering the months of 2012 that should offer a true test of the lasting power of this buyer-seller tryst. | READ MORE

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Global Connection: Food and Wine Tasting | August 15, 5:00 – 8:30 p.m.
Connect with REALTORS® from different cultures in an exciting evening of tasting food, beer and wine from around the world. $10.00 (Proceeds donated to the MAAR Foundation.) Woodcrest of Plymouth, 15525 56th Ave N, Plymouth Space is limited. IPad Drawing!

Neighborhood LIFT REALTOR® Kickoff | August 16, 9:00 – 11:00 a.m.
Learn about how your customers may be eligible for up to $15,000 in a down payment assistance program and reserve their funds for 60 days. | MORE INFO | LIFT PROGRAM

Member Meeting | Consideration of MAAR Bylaw Change, Aug. 23, 10:45 a.m.
You are invited to an all membership meeting, following the Board of Directors Meeting August 23, 2012 at the Tubman Center, 3111 1st Ave S, Minneapolis to consider the following amendment to the MAAR: Bylaws: Article XI - Section 6: Organization Meeting
For more information on the Bylaws, contact Erin Milburn at erinm@mplsrealtor.com.

CIPS Institute in Chicago | October 8 – 12, 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Nearly one million unique international visitors are searching properties on REALTOR.com® and Chicago is the city they are looking at the most. Spend a week learning about this growing buyer group.

2012 REALTORS® Conference & Expo | November 9–12 | Orlando
Register at REALTOR.org/Conference and save with the early bird rate by August 15. Join 20,000 REALTORS® and guests at the annual REALTORS® Conference & Expo, the largest gathering for members of the National Association of REALTORS®.

House Hunters Seeks Agents and their Clients
The popular HGTV series that follows homebuyers through the home selection process, is seeking agents and their clients to serve as subjects for the show. For more information on the application process and details of the show, email casting producer, Roni Spitzer.

Nominate the Next 2012 REALTOR® Of the Year (ROTY)
We are looking to honor one of our MAAR members in recognition of their outstanding professional service and civic outreach. This is your opportunity to nominate a member who has demonstrated REALTOR® spirit and served their communities. The member selected as ROTY will be recognized for this distinguished award at our annual inauguration reception and MAAR will contribute $1000 in their name, to a qualifying charity of their choice. To make a nomination, submit form to Linda Stoeckicht by Sept. 30.