JOIN US TONIGHT FOR A GMAR HAPPY HOUR |
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Join your fellow GMAR members for Happy Hour and Silent Auction Thursday, June 9, 2022, 4 pm- 7 pm at Leff's Lucky Town: 7208 W. State Street, Wauwatosa.
Pizza sponsored by Wisconsin Title.
Beer and Soda are sponsored by Fidelity National Title.
Wine Sponsored by Scott Bush
If you'd still like to donate an item for the auction, it's not too late! Just bring your item to the GMAR office today by 3 pm. Proceeds from this event will benefit the GMAR’s Youth Foundation.
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KNOW A FOREIGN LANGUAGE
OR HAVE ANOTHER SKILL?
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The GMAR is collecting information on the unique skills our members have. We often get calls from the public asking for REALTORS® that speak specific languages, know sign language, etc., and having a list will help us give them options. Below are some ideas of what we are looking for to get you started: |
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Italian, Mandarin, Spanish, Hindi,
Arabic, ASL, French, Hmong, etc.
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If you would like to be added to our list, please email Michelle Kohn and let her know what unique skills you have! |
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REALTORS® are members of the National Association of REALTORS® and abide by a Code of Ethics that goes beyond the federal Fair Housing Act by expressly prohibiting discrimination against LGBTQ+ consumers. This commitment extends to all our behaviors as REALTORS® and to our advocacy on Capitol Hill. We believe that all properties should be open to all and feel welcome to all because pride has a home here. |
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JUNE IS NATIONAL HOMEOWNERSHIP MONTH |
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During Homeownership Month, NAR is sharing how REALTORS® help the millions of Americans who aspire to join the nation's 83 million property owners.
Homeownership builds financial security. With 65.5% of Americans owning homes, the net worth of a typical homeowner is nearly 40 times the net worth of a non-owner.
The total value of owner-occupied housing rose by $8.2 trillion in the last decade and the number of middle-income homeowners increased by nearly one million. The typical homeowner has accumulated more than $200,000 in housing wealth due to price appreciation.
However, a historic 50-year record shortage of affordable homes available for purchase has severely limited access to the residential real estate market.
Enabling more households to achieve sustainable homeownership earlier in life and to maintain that ownership throughout life is crucial to narrowing the racial homeownership and housing wealth gaps.
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$10,000
Jefferson County • Ozaukee County
Washington County • Waukesha County
- This grant is an additional tool for homebuyers to use to secure their goal of homeownership.
- The grant is forgiven after a relatively short time frame of only 5 years.
- It can be used toward closing costs, upfront mortgage insurance premiums, and/or down payment.
- It’s a HUD-funded program that can be used as a stand-alone option or layered with other grant programs. It can be used on secondary market loans as well as with “in-house” loans.
- The borrower applies for first mortgage financing from a participating lender. The lender reserves funds from Waukesha County.
- The borrowers must qualify with a total household income at or below 80% of the county median income.
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For more information contact:
Debbie Narus - Housing Program Coordinator
Waukesha County Community Development
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When school is out, kids miss meals. With more than 180,000 Wisconsin children struggling with hunger each day, the Wisconsin REALTORS® Foundation (WRF) is ready to help this summer break.
Usually, $1 donates 3 meals. However, during the WRF's Team Up Against Hunger week of June 20-24, 2022, the WRF will double-match every donation of $50 or more.
Your donation of $50 during that week turns into $100, or 300 meals. If you want to give more, we will match that too. If you want to give less, that's okay - every dollar matters! Click Here To Donate
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THAT'S WHY WE INVEST IN RPAC |
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GMAR MEMBERS ONLY FACEBOOK GROUP |
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Join our members-only Facebook group if you have not already done so. This group was created for our members to connect with each other and discuss industry-related questions/concerns as well as to keep you informed on association news and updates. If there are any specific topics you would like to see more of please let us know!
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Client Care Specialist
Homesight Inspection
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Closing Coordinator/Office Manager
Lake Country Flat Fee
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If your office is hiring for an administrative position that does not require a real estate license, we would be happy to share that information with the membership. See above for current postings. If you have a job opening that you would like to add, please email Mary Xiong.
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STAND OUT AS A FOCUS ON ENERGY® AMBASSADOR
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Looking for new ways to bring added value to your clients? Consider becoming a FOCUS ON ENERGY® Ambassador. Focus on Energy partners with utilities across Wisconsin to provide resources and incentives for energy-efficient home products, equipment, and improvement projects.
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DISCOVER MILWAUKEE RELOCATION GUIDE |
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The GMAR is once again sponsoring the Discover Milwaukee Relocation Guide. Covering Milwaukee, Waukesha, Ozaukee, Washington, and Racine counties, it is the Greater Milwaukee region’s #1 source for anyone looking to move or relocate to Wisconsin’s largest metro area.
You can provide a free copy of the Relocation Guide to your relocating clients and customers and share the website and digital editions as well.
Limited quantities of the publication are available at the GMAR office, or by contacting Metro Business Publications at pcanon@discovermilwaukee.com.
The purpose of the Relocation Guide is to create a complete package about moving to metro Milwaukee. Information is organized in easy-to-use sections, offering new residents everything they need at their fingertips:
- Quality of Life
- Things To Do
- Average home price and details for communities
- Career Opportunities
- Schools and Education
- Financing a Home
- Helpful Information
GMAR members also have the opportunity to highlight their experience and expertise in a special section for Relocation Specialists. For rate information, contact Maribeth Delforge at 262-796-0224, or mbdelforge@discovermilwaukee.com.
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REAL ESTATE SUPPLY STORE NOW AT
MINUTEMAN PRESS - BROOKFIELD
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The real estate supply store is now located ONLY at Minuteman Press - Brookfield location (13680 W. Capitol Drive). Store hours are M-F between 8:30 AM and 5 PM. Contact Minuteman Press-Brookfield for more info at (262) 781-9622! |
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Comments, Suggestions, or Questions?...
Let us know how the GMAR can improve what we offer to you as members of our organization. Your feedback helps us to make quality improvements to our programs and benefits, so we appreciate it! Click here to e-mail feedback to the GMAR.
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Greater Milwaukee Association of REALTORS®
12300 W. Center Street Milwaukee, WI 53222
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