2021 CORE Committee applications are due by Tuesday, November 10. Click here for more information.
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Local
Somerset County: Residents' Input Sought at Virtual Public Meeting for Roadway Safety Study The virtual public meeting will be held on Thursday, November 12 from 7:00 to 8:30 pm. Pre-registration is required. Click here to register.
Mercer County: Volunteer from home! Virtual Info Sessions Nov. 4 and 17 United Way is seeking tax volunteers to be a part of the free tax program. The program serves working families and individuals who make less than $65,000 a year in Mercer County. No prior tax experience is required. Free IRS training begins in December (virtual and in-person option). Tax returns may be prepared virtually. To register, email Carrie Pabreza at carrie.pabreza@uwgmc.org or call (609) 896-1912.
Downtown Somerville Alliance Launches (DSA) $50K Small Business Rebound Fund The new program will distribute $50,000 in grant dollars to businesses located within the Special Improvement District in Somerville who have suffered economic injury due to the COVID-19 Pandemic. Applications are available to download at DowntownSomerville.com.
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Webinars
NAR Virtual REALTORS® Conference & Expo Edition: The MLS Hour NAR staff host a panel of industry experts as they discuss updates and relevant topics affecting the MLS industry. Watch view now.
African American Chamber of Commerce: Construction Webinar Responding to the Call The topic of discussion will include a New Jersey State initiative that would expand access to opportunities that involve more black and minority businesses. Free virtual event. Friday, November 20 from 9:30 – 11:00 am. Register now.
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Bright MLS
New Bright Login Live Here's a helpful video on how to access your login name and reset your password, if you need help logging in this morning. Watch video.
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Commercial Real Estate
NJ Development Economic Development Authority: Want to learn "Brownfields Basics?" You'll get an overview of the history of brownfields, what they are, and the advantages of reusing these sites to create more resilient and sustainable communities.Thursday, November 5 at 11 am. Sign up now here.
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New Jersey
NJBIZ: Murphy Signs Bill to Ban Styrofoam, Single-Use Plastic and Paper Bags Starting in May 2022, businesses like restaurants, convenience stores, food trucks, movie theaters and grocery stores occupying at least 2,500 square feet are prohibited from providing the packaging to customers under the new law…Read more.
NJ Realtors Educational Foundation Trustee Application Now Open! The deadline to apply is Monday, November 23 Please share the link below with anyone from your board who would like to apply to be a trustee for this wonderful foundation. For more info, click here.
NJ Realtors: New Issue Out Now! To read the November/December issue, click here.
NJ Department of Community Affairs: Need Assistance Paying Your Utility Bills? The State of New Jersey has programs that can help with your home heating bills and emergency fuel assistance. Enrollment is now open and available online.
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National
NAR Fair Housing Video & Audio Assets: Help Spread This Important Message An initiative like this is made even more powerful with you – to stand behind it and bring it to life. We encourage members, brokerages, associations, and everyone in the Realtor family to join us as champions of fair housing by sharing and amplifying this important effort. Find ad materials for your use here.
NAR Fair Housing Corner: Love Letters or Liability Letters? Some buyers use love letters as a means to stand out to sellers, especially in hot markets with low inventory and bidding wars. The letters are seemingly harmless, but they actually raise fair housing concerns and can open you and your clients up to fair housing violations. To find out why, click here.
NAR: Race, Real Estate, and Association Leadership Window to the Law is a monthly video series focusing on a legal topic of interest. Not just for legal professionals, Window to the Law covers topics applicable to legal compliance for real estate professionals, brokerages, and Realtor associations. Read more.
NAR Survey: Gen Z Expects Homes to Have Tech The youngest generation ranks features like smart locks and connected thermostats higher in importance than square footage. Read more.
NAR: Is ‘Starter Home’ an Outdated Term? Some say the phrase erroneously assumes all first-time buyers plan to move up. Read more.
American Home Shield: Make Your Clients Selling Experience Easier, One Free Guide at a Time Download the helpful checklists below that sellers can use before, during, and after the sale.
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