YPN Committee In-Person Event: Tips, Tricks, and Strategies for Social Media Success Join us for networking and a presentation on tips, tricks, and strategies within social media to help build your brand and promote your real estate business. Tuesday, September 13, from 4 - 7 pm at Old York Cellars in Ringoes. Member price: $25, Non-members: $35. The ticket includes one drink ticket, light fare, and a presentation on marketing strategies by Alexandra Campbell, Regional Marketing Director for Movement Mortgage. Register here.
CORE Seeks Volunteer Leaders If you’re interested in serving your fellow members and your professional association in an elected leadership role beginning January 1, please complete and return the application for open positions by Monday, August 15, by close of business – 4:30 pm. To be eligible to serve, you must have been a CORE Realtor member in good standing (or of the former Mercer County Association of Realtors or Hunterdon Somerset Association of Realtors) for a minimum of three consecutive years. Additional information is on the application. Download the application.
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Summer Series: Meet the MLS – Central Jersey MLS Join us for a special virtual presentation on Wednesday, August 24, from 10 - 11 am, featuring CJMLS CEO & COO Richard Steinberg and team members. No cost for CORE members to attend; Non-members $20. Register here. This Summer Series is brought to you by the CORE MLS Advisory Committee. Register here.
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Hunterdon County: Historic NJ Inn, Closed for 5 Years, to Undergo a Significant Renovation The Stockton Inn sits near taverns dating back to the 18th century. It was operated by the Colligan family for several decades, starting in 1915. Read more.
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Mercer County: Waterfront Park Proposed for 72-Acres Along the Delaware River
Bordentown Township officials held a public meeting last week to discuss initial plans to construct the proposed Waterfront Park on a 72-acre parcel of land in the Township. Read more.
Mercer County: Roadwork and Construction Projects on County Roads To view project duration, details, and detours, click here.
Somerset County: Park Commission Reopens Raritan River Greenway at Duke Island Park The Greenway has reopened for public use one year after Hurricane Ida devastated the popular pathway. Read more.
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Did You Know? CORE has reciprocity with most SUPRA providers in NJ, meaning you don't always need to pay for another key to get access. See a list of CORE's reciprocities here and activate yours today!
SUPRA Trainings Supra is offering live Zoom trainings specifically for agents! Check out CORE's calendar to register for upcoming classes here.
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Lockbox Provider in NJ If you saw this SentriLock story by the National Association of Realtors, please note SentriLock is not an electronic lockbox provider in NJ. SUPRA is the only lockbox provider in Garden State. For information about obtaining a SUPRA lockbox, send an email to info@core-realtors.com.
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Continuing Education (CE)
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Start Your CE Courses Early with CORE’s Virtual, Live-Instructor Classes The deadline to complete your continuing education requirements is less than a year away. The current New Jersey real estate license CE requirements are due by April 30, 2023, to avoid a late fee from the NJ Real Estate Commission. Visit the CORE calendar to see the wide array of CORE's CE classes.
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Webinars
Keys to Homeownership Webinar Are you finding that potential clients are too scared by the housing market to take the leap to buy? On Thursday, August 18 at 6:30 pm, NJ Realtors is hosting a free virtual homeownership seminar to help your first-time buyers navigate the market. Register here.
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NJ101.5.com: Population Boom - The Fastest Growing Cities and Towns in NJ Five of the nine towns in New Jersey that added the most residents between 2020 and mid-2021 are in Ocean County, and another three are also in South Jersey, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. Read more.
NJ Realtors: NJ Real Estate Commission Adopts Bulletin on Real Estate Teams Over the years, there have been many questions about the operation of real estate teams in New Jersey as they become more popular within the real estate profession. Read more.
NY Post: This New Jersey City is Now America's Most Expensive to Live In You've heard people complain about the notoriously high living costs in New York City and San Francisco. But guess what — there's a new city in the U.S. where it's more expensive to live. Read more.
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NJ101.5: Domestic Extremists and Rail Security - What NJ Passengers Need to Know The Garden State hasn't had a significant terrorism-related incident in quite a while. Still, the New Jersey Office of Homeland Security and Preparedness has issued an advisory about a possible passenger rail threat. Read more.
2022 New Jersey Realtors Circle of Excellence Sales Award® Now Open Start your application today and ensure the application requirements are completed by 5 pm on January 9, 2023.
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Money: Mortgage Rates Drop Below 5 Percent Mortgage rates dropped to their lowest level since April, offering a reprieve to prospective home buyers who have been hit this year with higher rates and surging prices. Read more.
HousingWire.com: U.S. House Passes Remote Online Notarization Bill A mortgage group now urges vote on companion legislation pending in the Senate. 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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