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80 percent of current owners believe now is a great time to purchase a home, according to a new NAR report.
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Upcoming PMAR Events
Wednesday, August 10th
Wednesday, August 10th
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Legal Update
PMAR Legal Counsel Phil Querin on understanding adverse possession in Oregon
Over the past several years, it seems that boundary disputes have been on the uptick. One reason for this is that as we have come out of the depths of the Great Recession, many builders, rather than constructing large subdivisions, are doing what is called "in-fill", i.e. cherry picking smaller parcels of land located in pre-existing neighborhoods.
The result has been that undeveloped parcels between previously improved properties are being partitioned or subdivided into one or more lots, for residential construction. Frequently, this unused land has not been surveyed for many years, and meanwhile, the abutting neighbors have established, with fences, shrubbery, and construction, their own "lines of occupation" which may or may not conform to the legal descriptions in their deeds.
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Advocacy Update
Portland and Beaverton Public School District Boundary Changes
Portland and Beaverton Public School Districts are responding to population growth in their communities and the overcrowding and pressure such growth places on public schools by making adjustments to some of the school boundary lines.
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Protecting Your Business...Around the Region
Fair Housing, reasonable accommodation & spot tests
If a seller refuses to allow any animals to enter their property due to their own disability of severe allergy and asthma, and a potential buyer uses the services of a guide dog, how does the Realtor® protect his or her self in this scenario? What would be suggested as a reasonable accommodation in this situation and for whom?
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Tips for Your Business
Lure big fish to your brokerage
Take it from Paul Mayer: Big fish need a lot of room to swim. Several top producers have surfaced at his Hawaii-based brokerage, Elite Pacific Properties, and he gives them the freedom to explore oceans of opportunities to expand their business. Learn how this Hawaii-based real estate firm is attracting top producers and keeping them happy.
Read the full article.
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Drone Use and Real Estate: Rule Changes Take Effect Late August
 Efforts by the National Association of Realtors® (NAR) resulted in positive changes to the Federal Aviation Administration's (FAA) regulations governing small unmanned aerial systems, also known as UASs or drones. Effective late August 2016, it will be easier to integrate drones into the national airspace for commercial use and create a broader base of trained operators and service providers.
Read the full article here .
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Code of Ethics Violation Report
 It is PMAR's policy to publish the name of a member when it has been determined that he or she violated the Code of Ethics twice within three years. As a result of two hearings conducted by the PMAR Professional Standards Committee within the past three years, it was determined that Aaron Rian violated Article 16 in two separate complaints. Rian received a Letter of Reprimand and was fined $1,000 for the first violation, and for the second violation he was required to complete ethics training and was fined $1,500.
Article 16: Realtors® shall not engage in any practice or take any action inconsistent with exclusive representation or exclusive brokerage relationship agreements that other Realtors® have with clients.
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PMAR Leadership Profile
Franki Keefe, RE/MAX Equity Group
As a seasoned Realtor®, Franki knows a good value when she sees one. So when she says that you won't regret the time committment to serve as an Association volunteer leader, she means it. Franki elaborates: "Involvement in PMAR gives me the opportunity to give back my time to an organization that protects my occupation, my clients, our community and the housing industry in general."
Read the full profile here.
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PMAR Staff Spotlight
Brittany Powell Parich,
Governmental Affairs Assistant
From candidate spreadsheets to HOWNW.com™, Brittany handles a lot as the part-time assistant in PMAR's Governmental Affairs Department.
Read the full profile here.
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Question: What's the secret to earning more money in real estate?
Answer: Attending the 2016 Realtors® Conference & Expo, Nov. 4th to 7th in Orlando, Florida.
Attendees make two times the average real estate income, so you'll have the chance to network with some of the most successful pros in the industry!
Hurry, these rates won't last long!
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Updates from PMAR
BOD Updates: There were no action items at the June Board of Directors meeting. The July Board of Directors meeting was canceled.
PMAR Membership Recap (7/19/2016):
Realtors®: 6,148
Managing Brokers/Owners: 1,005
Affiliates: 56
Institute Affiliates: 105
Life Members: 61
Secondary (dual) Members: 128
Pending Applications: 10
Total: 7,513
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