Recently Merged with Metro Centre Association of REALTORS®
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2024 INSTALLATION and CELEBRATION PHOTOS
Congratulations to the Newly Installed 2024 Leaders at CORE Association of REALTORS®. Thanks to all the members who attended the Installation of 2024 Officers & Celebration of Newly Merged Association at the Bridgewater Manor on January 17. We had a fabulous time with you. We look forward to seeing you at our next event! To view photos from the event, click here.
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Attendees at the Installation of 2024 Officers & Celebration of Newly Merged Association at the Bridgwater Manor. |
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Pictured from LT to RT: Frank Glaush installed as CORE Association of REALTORS® 2024 President; CORE 2024 Immediate Past President Felix Greco; CORE 2024 Immediate Past President Judy Moriarty, and New Jersey REALTORS® President-Elect Kathy Morin
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Thank You to Our 2024 Affiliate Members!
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Welcome to all our new and returning Affiliate members! We are happy to have you as a member of CORE Association of REALTORS®.
REALTOR® members are encouraged to use Affiliate member products and services whenever possible.
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Premier Affiliate Member
Pinky Shah
Neo Home Loans, Pinky Shah’s Mortgage Team
(732) 845-1991
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Guaranteed Rate Affinity
Arthur Kautsky
(732) 423-3301
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The Money Store
Amy Procaccino
(609) 586-0020
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Vitale Inspection Services
Carlo Vitale
(609) 751-8048
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Classic Affiliate Members |
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Advisors Mortgage Group
Robert Tissot
(732) 972-8800
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Curren Environmental
Tiffany Byrne
(856) 858-9509
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H&J Freile
Home Inspection
Kevin Vargo
(732) 271-1887
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Law Office Craig Rothenberg
Craig Rothenberg
(732) 247-5002
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Lozito Law
Danielle Lozito
(848) 202-1650
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Nations Lending Corp.
Ada Aquino
(732) 762-7069
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Pest Blaster
Michael Cantor
(609) 393-0606
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Petriello Law
Matthew Petriello
(973) 890-7262
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Scaldino Basement Solutions
Keith Baicker
(609) 651-7611
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The Sokol Firm
William Sokol
(856) 528-2012
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Thomas Rodriguez Associates
Home Appraisals
Thomas Rodriguez
(908) 788-7315
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AFFILIATE MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION Become an Affiliate Member and take advantage of the opportunity to market your services to approximately 7,900+ CORE Realtor® members. Download the Affiliate membership application here.
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Mercer County: Public Forum on Future Hamilton Township Municipal Complex Set for January 22 Hamilton Township officials will host a public forum to share the latest updates on the progress and planning of the new municipal complex located at 1750 Whitehorse Mercerville Road. Read more.
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Middlesex County: Hillsborough Planning Board Agenda Remains Packed with Warehouse Proposals After a dozen public hearings, the township Planning Board will continue hearing more testimony on a controversial plan to build two warehouses on Homestead Road. Read more.
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Middlesex County: New Brunswick's George Street May Become a Permanent Pedestrian Plaza Could George Street between Bayard and Albany streets become a permanent pedestrian mall, offering outdoor dining, performances and festivals? Read more.
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Webinars & In-Person Seminars
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Virtual Seminar on Jan 24
Tax-Reduction Strategies for the Real Estate Professional
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In this 150-minute virtual seminar (brought to you by CORE's 2023 Newer Professionals Network Committee), you will learn how to boost your new 2024 tax deductions and take advantage of all deductions you qualify for as a real estate professional. Here is just some of what will be covered:
- New tax law reinforces the need to claim all business tax deductions (regardless of income).
- Changes to vehicle deductions with the most significant improvement in 60 years.
- How to deduct all your family's medical costs - even dental - as a business expense.
- How to optimize the new and improved food and beverage deductions. Know the expansion qualification rule change and the 100% business classification(s).
- How to power boost your tax deductions. Find out how conversion strategies put 50% or more back into your pocket.
- How to correctly deduct your home office. Learn the rules to increase this deduction.
Wednesday, Jan 24, 2024 | 10 am - 12:30 pm
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The Fair Chance in Housing Act Anniversary Webinar on Jan 24
The Fair Chance in Housing Act (FCHA) is the first state law of its kind in the country and is intended to ensure people with past criminal histories have a fair shot at accessing safe and affordable housing. It went into effect on January 1, 2022. This program will provide critical information about the FCHA, highlighting the changes the law made to eliminate discrimination in housing and ensure every New Jersey resident has a fair chance to obtain housing. Free. January 24 at 12 pm. Register here.
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NAR: Is AI Overrated for REALTORS®? Everyone in the industry is talking about AI, but how can it make you a better agent and empower you to sell more homes faster? Join us for this free webinar to learn more. January 25 at 2 pm. Register here.
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SAVE $10: Receive Princeton Chamber Member Ticket Price.
Because CORE Association of REALTORS® is a Promotional Partner of the Princeton-Mercer Regional Chamber, CORE members will receive Chamber member pricing.
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Join the largest diverse gathering of real estate professionals in Central NJ for breakfast and networking, followed by a lineup of speakers who will discuss projections for the year ahead. CORE members will receive the same rate as a Princeton Mercer Regional Chamber of Commerce member - $55. For questions, contact Christine Curnan at christine@princetonmercer.org. Location: Princeton Marriott at Forrestal, Princeton, NJ. Friday, January 26, from 7:30 am - 11 am.
The lineup of speakers includes the following:
- Residential RE: Fred Cooper, Senior Vice President, Toll Brothers
- Commercial RE: Karly Iacono, Senior Vice President, CBRE
- Forecast to the local commercial market: Vinny DiMeglio, Senior Vice President Brokerage, JLL
- Local RE Market: Jud Henderson, Responsible Broker, Real Estate Professional; Callaway Henderson Sotheby's International Realty
Friday, January 26 | 7:30 am - 11 am
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Realtor.com: Agent SEO Basics
In this session, you’ll learn what search engine optimization is, how it works, specifically for real estate, and how you can implement easy strategies yourself without needing to pay an expensive professional. The instructor will cover:
- Techniques for increasing the visibility of your listings and how you can make them easily found and indexed by Google and all other search engines.
- Strategies for making your profile stand out from every other agent.
- This session will teach you how to implement these methods to help you get found by anyone searching for an agent.
February 5 at 2 pm (use the menu to select dates). Register here.
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2024 Webinar Bundle Special Offer by Residential Real Estate Council (RRC) - $199 ($750 Value)
RRC is hosting over 50 exciting new webinars in 2024! With this convenient package, you'll get access to the live presentation and all the recordings so you can listen to them at your convenience. You won't need to register again. They'll be automatically added to your personal education history. New titles will be added to your subscription as they are scheduled. Purchase the 2024 bundle now to easily access the latest tips, strategies, and tools to grow your business at your convenience. View a list of current webinars and dates here. Non-Members: $1,500 | Members: $750 (Use the code WB24 to get the $199 special offer).
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Bright MLS Market Survey: Year Closes with Better Market for Buyers Bright's latest survey results indicate that market activity is expected to rise in the coming months, leading to increased competition. Read more.
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JD Supra: New Jersey Becomes Second State to Enact Legislation to Protect Structural Integrity of Residential Housing Structures The new law sets forth a timeline of required inspections of any primary load-bearing systems in residential housing structures, including common interest communities. Read more.
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American Red Cross New Jersey: Free Smoke Alarm Install The American Red Cross New Jersey Region is making fire-resistant homes through the Red Cross Home Fire Preparedness Campaign. At no cost to you, the Red Cross would like to demonstrate some simple changes in the home that will help you protect your family against fire. In addition, the Red Cross will install a free smoke alarm within your home. Learn more.
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CBS News: What is Blue Acres? New Jersey DEP Program Aims to Help Homeowners Impacted by Increasing Flooding That's the idea behind New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection's Blue Acres program. It's a program in which the state buys up homes in flood-prone areas and tears them down, creating open green space, which can absorb floodwaters. Read more.
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NJ Monitor: New Foreclosure Protection Program Signed into Law The new law creates the community wealth preservation program, which will give homeowners facing foreclosure — plus their families and certain nonprofits — the right of first refusal to purchase their home at a sheriff’s sale. Read more.
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NAR: Instant Reaction - Mortgage Rates The National Association of REALTORS® Deputy Chief Economist Jessica Lautz reacts to mortgage rates falling to their lowest point in eight months. Read more.
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NAR: 6 Ways to Shield Your Independent Contractor Status The National Association of REALTORS® continues to advocate for laws that preserve salespeople's ability to classify as independent contractors. In the meantime, you can follow the six best practices outlined in this Window to the Law video to withstand scrutiny by regulators and the courts. Watch the video.
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Wall Street Journal: Inside a Plan to Save Homeowners Hundreds of Dollars Closing Their Mortgages A government-controlled mortgage giant has a plan that could help more Americans save around $1,000 on closing a mortgage, the latest attempt to chip away at high costs that officials say discourage home buying. Read more.
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FEMA: National Flood Insurance Program
Quick Resources
General Information on the NFIP
Save this information from the NJ Real Estate Commission:
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