GROW YOUR CAREER THIS FEBRUARY Take Advantage of CORE's Upcoming Professional Development Opportunities

Looking for professional development opportunities? We’ve got you covered. From Social Media Laws and Ethics to Financial Literacy for REALTORS®, to Understanding Home Inspections, CORE Association of REALTORS® is offering a wide variety of classes in February. These classes, all taught by subject matter experts, will cover some of the hottest topics in real estate, and you’ll leave with the tools you need to advance your career. Whether you’re from Hunterdon, Mercer, or Somerset, you’re sure to find a class at either our Trenton of Branchburg office that will pique your interest. Check out the flyers below or click on the link to view our monthly calendar.      Don’t miss out! Register now while seats are still available!

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Gov. Murphy Approves SALT-cap Workaround for NJ Business Owners Governor Phil Murphy has signed into law the Pass-Through Business Alternative Income Tax Act. The law allows pass-through businesses to elect to be taxed at the entity level for New Jersey income tax purposes, providing business owners with a corresponding state income tax credit. Read More

Mortgage Rates Hover Near All-Time Lows Borrowing costs moved lower this week as the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 3.6%, Freddie Mac reports. Rates are at the lowest levels in three months and about a quarter-point above all-time lows. Read More

How Much Does Curb Appeal Affect Home Value? Homes with high curb appeal tend to sell for an average of 7% more than similar houses with an uninviting exterior, according to a joint study by the University of Alabama and the University of Texas at Arlington. Read More

Are you Conducting Business with the Utmost Respect? The National Association of Realtors ®  created this brief video to ensure all members are conducting themselves professionally in all parts of the business. RentSpree was added as a new tool late last year. It makes it easy for Bright subscribers to gather completed rental applications as well as credit, criminal, and eviction reports on prospective tenants.

Bidding Farewell to Valued Employee After more than three years of service, CORE Membership Director/Professional Standards Administrator Marybeth Kolodney has announced her retirement. Marybeth has always been a dedicated and faithful member of the CORE family. While we are sad to see her go, we wish her the best for the future. Her last day will be Friday, January 31.

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