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Do you need gas money? I think many of us can say that we do. Do not miss out on this fantastic opportunity for a chance to win $1000 in FREE gas! By contributing just $20 to the REALTOR® Action Fund you will be entered into a drawing of only 150 tickets for a chance to win! You can't beat those odds!
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Make plans now to attend CALIFORNIA REALTOR® EXPO 2008, taking place Oct. 14-16 at the Long Beach Convention Center. Expected to attract more than 10,000 attendees, this year's EXPO promises to be our best ever and will feature more than 300 exhibit booths, cutting-edge seminars, and other special events.
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CVAR offers FREE photo upload assitance to our members! Take advantage of this member benefit!
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Between January 1, 2005 and December 31, 2008, every REALTOR® is required to complete 2 1/2 hours of Code of Ethics training. REALTORS® who have completed this training as a requirement of membership in another association are not required to complete additional ethics training until the next four year cycle.
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MRMLS Members would never intentionally commit a violation against the MRMLS Rules and Regulations, but we know it happens. Below are the most common violations and how to avoid them:
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Volatile organic compounds (VOCs) are emitted by a wide array of household products, some of which may have short- and long-term adverse health effects. Examples include: paints and lacquers, paint strippers, cleaning supplies, pesticides, building materials and furnishings, office equipment such as copiers and printers, correction fluids and carbonless copy paper, graphics, and craft materials, including glues and adhesives, permanent markers, and photographic solutions.
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C.A.R. is OPPOSING AB 2678 (Núñez) which among other things, will require that ALL homes and commercial property in California have an energy audit at point-of-sale and that mandatory energy efficiency investments be made. AB 2678 was to have been voted on by the Assembly Appropriations committee last week but is now being held in that committee for at least a few days due to its potential cost. We are now expecting the bill to have a hearing some time before May 23rd.
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The Nominating Committee presents the first election slate of Officers & Directors for the 2008 C.V.A.R. Election:
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C.A.R. is urging REALTORS® to SUPPORT Proposition 98 and OPPOSE Proposition 99 when they vote in the upcoming statewide primary election in June. Local governments are increasing their utilization of eminent domain to seize private property for use by OTHER private entities.
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Our first CVAR New Member Mixer was a success! All guests were asked to go onto our website and fill out a short member survey for a chance to win a Supra I-Box. The survey closed on Friday, May 2nd and we would like to congratulate Danessa Jackson of MGR Services, Inc. as our winner! Congratulations Danessa, we hope you enjoy your FREE I-Box!
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In April C.A.R. launched the 2008 Consumer Advertising Campaign highlighting the value REALTORS® bring to the transaction. Building on last year’s successful “Your Piece of California. Your Peace of Mind” theme, the campaign also will raise awareness of the REALTOR® brand and reinforce the professionalism of REALTORS® who belong to C.A.R.
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Each week people call (800)925-1525 to speak with our friendly customer service and technical support representatives. The most frequently asked questions included: How do I create a CMA. What does Waiting Activation Mean? What does an asterisk next to my listing mean? Why did my contact information not update? How do I print on a single page?
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Never Be Locked Out Again! Where are you hiding a spare key? Under the doormat? Above the door? Inside a fake rock? Everyone knows these places!!! With SPRINKLER Key-Hider™ no one would ever suspect your hiding place because it looks just like a real lawn and garden sprinkler head.
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A general understanding of the Home Equity Sales Contracts Law (California Civil Code Sections 1695 through 1695.17, referred to as HESC below) is essential for any real estate professional who handles sales of residential properties. This law applies only if ALL four of the following conditions are met:
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The CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® (C.A.R.) released new and newly revised standard forms. The April 2008 Forms Release is the first of two regularly scheduled releases every year. Some of the new changes are as follows:
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