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HGTV’S House Hunters is Coming to Atlanta!: HGTV’s hit TV series, House Hunters, is coming to Atlanta and surrounding areas this summer and we’re looking for homebuyers and real estate agents who want to appear on the show!; Read more »

Atlanta REALTORS® Support Lisa Borders for Mayor: Atlanta; The Atlanta REALTORS® Political Action Committee recommends Lisa Borders for election to the office of Mayor of the City of Atlanta.; Read more »

Affordable Housing Panel Discussion: Working with Lenders: MON 7/20; Many REALTORS® want to provide extra assistance to help their clients afford the American Dream of homeownership. The Certified Affordable Housing Specialist Program will teach you about the various programs, agencies and organizations in our community that can provide assistance to your clients.; Read more »

Cost vs. Value: Your Expertise Needed: REALTOR® magazine is looking for real estate salespeople, brokers, and appraisers to complete the 2009-10 Cost vs. Value survey. Respondents review 33 different home improvement projects and estimate what value they'll bring if the home is resold in the current market. The survey covers 80 U.S. metropolitan areas. Members in those markets who complete the survey are entered in a drawing for one of three $500 American Express gift cards. Take the survey : Read the sweepstakes rules : For more info send an e-mail to cost-value@hanley-wood.com.

GREC Proposed Amendment: The Georgia Real Estate Commission is proposing a Rule change to comply with recently enacted legislation. You have until June 29 to express any opinions concerning this change to Jeff Ledford, GA Real Estate Commissioner. The Rule clarifies disclosure requirements of House Bill 315, requiring written notice on settlement statements or supplemental documents of any fee, charge, rebate, profit, commission, referral fee or other valuable consideration related to a real estate transaction, including leases and management agreements.; Read more »

ABR Forms a NEW Green Council: The Atlanta Board of REALTORS® is pleased to announce that we are launching a new committee of the organization called the Green Council. The vision of the Green Council is to to bring awareness to the community and therefore become the pioneers of the green real estate movement. The intent is to offer a new and innovative service to the community to aid both Realtors and the general population about the benefits of green housing. Also, to build a knowledge center in the field of green housing and bring vendors/builders/environmental groups together with the common goal of creating and promoting a healthier living environment.; Read more »

The GAR Scholarship Application Process Has Gone Green: Starting with applications for 3rd quarter – (starts 7/1/09) – we will no longer be accepting paper applications. All applications will need to be processed online. Questions? Contact Brigette at BKillion@GaRealtor.com

Get the Facts about the American Clean Energy and Security Act: National; The U.S. House of Representatives has approved the American Clean Energy and Security Act. Get the facts now about how this legislation could impact land use, property rights, and the environment.; Read more »

EXPERTS CE: Land Market '09 Opportunities Amidst the Wreckage: Surviving the Land Market Meltdown: TUE 7/14; Sincere appreciation to Mike Shelley for his time and leadership in putting the June Expert Series Program together, which covered the Midtown and Downtown Markets. He organized such a tremendous panel of speakers, each of whom did a fantastic job. The feedback from everyone was that the class was EXCELLENT!!!

The next program in the Expert Series will take place on Tuesday, July 14th. Moderator David Branch of Site Services Group, LLC has put together another excellent panel, including: Barry Branch, The Branch-Shelton Co. & Nancy Creek Capital, Larry Kelly, Pope & Land, Inc., Frank K. Norton, Jr., The Norton Agency, Steve Palm, SmartNumbers, Fred Roddy, CB Richard Ellis, John Speros, Ackerman & Company, Alan Wexler, Databank Atlanta, Inc., and Ernie Williams, NAI Brannen Goddard.; Read more »

Nominate Yourself or a Fellow Member for 2010 ABR Leadership: Are you interested in having a say in the leadership of your board? Here is your chance! The Nominating Committee is currently accepting nomination forms from the members who would like to nominate someone for a position on the Board of Directors. If you are interested in serving on the Board of Directors in 2010 or nominating another member, please download a Nomination form and fax to: 404.732.0604 or mail to: 5784 Lake Forrest Drive, Atlanta, GA 30328. Nominations will be accepted until Friday, July 17th. If you have any questions, please contact Sandy Zigler at 404.250.0051 x. 105 or sandy@abr.org for more information.

Introducing New REALTORS® Federal Credit Union: NAR's new REALTOR Benefits® Program partner, REALTORS® Federal Credit Union, is an independent and member-owned financial cooperative with services designed to meet the unique financial and cash-flow needs of REALTORS®. REALTORS® FCU, the first completely virtual credit union, offers a broad range of personal services including: free eChecking with access to thousands of surcharge-free CO-OP Network® and CU24® Network ATMs nationwide, federally-insured deposits, affordable loans and more.; Read more »

2010 GAR Committee Application: The GAR Leadership Team is seeking volunteers for 2010. We have attached the links to the GAR 2010 Committee Application and the GAR website for additional information. The deadline to submit the 2010 application is August 31, 2009.; Read more »