ICYMI- April 21, 2023

Weekly Notices

April 21, 2023

WR Fair Housing Symposium

April 25th - 27th 10 AM - 12 PM

Continuing Education: 6.0 CE

The Washington REALTORS® DEI Committee is thrilled to host a more in-depth look at Fair Housing Issues in Washington State.

Brokers will learn from various speakers about fair lending, fair appraisal, current fair housing trends, current Multicultural Association fair housing data and initiatives and how to work with and sell to people not like you.

This is a great opportunity to honor Fair Housing Month in April!

Spokane REALTORS® Awards Luncheon Wednesday May 17, 2023

Come honor the 2023 Award Recipients and the winners of the 3rd Grade Poster/Essay contest on Wednesday May 17, 2023 from Noon - 1:30 p.m. at Ruby River Hotel, 700 N Division.

To download a copy of the flyer, click here.

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APRIL IS FAIR HOUSING MONTH

#FairHousingMonth is official in Spokane! Thank you City of Spokane Mayor @mayorspokane for presenting us with this Fair Housing Proclamation! Each April, we commemorate the landmark 1968 Fair Housing Act in which U.S. law was established that prohibited discrimination in housing.

Membership Benefits for You

Did you know how many benefits you have as being a REALTOR® member? For the rest of 2023, your membership committee will be sharing with you videos in a new “Did You Know?” series, that showcases some of the many member benefits you have because you are a REALTOR®. Stay tuned to your weekly notices each Friday!

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Spokane Economist Sees Signs of Recession Ahead for Region

Rising credit card debt, persistent inflation, negative wage growth, falling savings rates, and increasing interest rates have local economist Steve Scranton, with Washington Trust Bank advising us there are tougher economic times ahead.

"Are we heading for a recession? I believe the answer is yes," said Scranton speaking to the Spokane REALTORS® Governmental Affairs committee. He points to 9 out of 12 historical indicators that continue to flash "recession."

READ MORE HERE

Luau on the Bluff - June 14, 2023

Wed, Jun 14, 2023 5:00 PM PST

Luau on the Bluff

Arbor Crest Wine Cellars, Spokane

Tickets

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Spokane REALTORS® is hosting an evening of fun to raise money for two amazing charities.

Join us for an evening of fun:

Dinner
Live Music
Live Auction
Diamond Dash presented by Pounders Jewelers
50/50 Cash Drawing
Dessert Dash

All proceeds from this event will go to "Beats & Rhythms" and "Family Promise of Spokane"

Deadline to purchase tickets is June 6th:

Table of 8 purchase - $350
Advance Purchase of Individual tickets - $45
Door individual ticket pricing - $65 (if still available.)

No REFUNDS after June 6th

Spokane REALTORS® Golf Tournament - July 27, 2023

LOCATION HAS CHANGED

We’ll be @ Indian Canyon Golf Course

Registration Deadline: July 14^th

Teams of four will start shotgun style at 7:30 a.m. on Thursday, July 27th, at Indian Course Golf Course. After a round of golf, we'll gather in the club house for lunch and prizes.

Limited number of spots available.

Don't delay, CLICK HERE to sign your team up today.

Questions - call Tami Peterson at (509) 326-9222 or Kevin Dickerson at (509) 919-0385.Text Link

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Be Good with your Signs

Message #2 – Offending Behavior

If you post a listing sign off your listed property, post more than one sign, or leave them up long after your listing sells, you risk a fine by code enforcement.

The laws are different, depending on the location of your listing. Find out more with this handy resource.

Be good with your signs.

Regulation of Residential (Single- Family) Real Estate Signs

Presented by Spokane Realtors.

If you notice any permanent "off-premises" branded yard signs, please report the location of those signs, with a photograph and any other relevant information, to: signs@spokanerealtor.com.

Industry Direct Schedule of Events

Industry Direct is a monthly source for news and content from Realtor.com® Industry Relations. For a selection of upcoming events, click here

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There's a Form for That!

Part 8: Forms 22Y and 22Y-R

Join WR Legal Hotline lawyer Annie Fitzsimmons and Camden Schutte (DB for Coldwell Banker 360, Coldwell Banker Best Homes and 360 Property Management, on the Olympic Peninsula, Whidbey & Fidalgo Islands) in today's must-watch Legal Hotline episode!

Get ready for an insightful continuation of the popular series, There's a Form For That! This episode features Forms 22Y (modification of closing date) and 22Y Recording (modification of closing date addendum, which changes the definition of closing).

The video runs about 8 minutes.

There's a Form for That! Part 8, Forms 22Y and 22Y R

NAR Spire

Mentorship Program

NAR’s Spire program helps individuals learn the fundamentals of the real estate industry, fosters education, empowers serious consideration of real estate as a career path, and cultivates the development of generational wealth through property ownership.

Mentees will gain access to live virtual events and experts involved in residential real estate, commercial real estate, land, administrative roles, property management and more.

Mentors will provide mentees with one-on-one guidance, in-person networking advice, and a personalized perspective.

Watch a three-minute introductory video here: