Once a year, HCAR recognizes a REALTOR^® who gives unselfishly back to their community with the Community Service Award. We recognize them and the REALTOR^® of the Year at the HCAR Installation celebration. Nominate yourself or another that you know for these awards!

• REALTOR^® of the Year Award
• Community Service Award (individual)

Please submit all nominations to staff@hcar.org by TODAY, Wednesday, June 25 at 12 Noon.

The officers and directors of HCAR would like to thank our many RPAC contributors.
Ticket sales, pledges, and checks written on the night of June 12^th
brought us $3,400 closer to our RPAC goal. 

The HCAR directors would also like to thank the 258 members who donated a total of $6.450 during the dues renewal period last Fall. Contributions can still be made to RPAC. Make your check out to RPAC and send it to us at HCAR, or make your contribution online at hcar.org!

The non-resident seller transfer tax rate will increase from 6.75% to 7.5% in the state of Maryland, effective next Tuesday, July 1, 2008. Therefore, a new "Maryland Non-Resident Seller Transfer Withholding Tax Addendum" must be used for contracts entered into on or after July 1, 2008.

This new form is available through the HCAR.org Members Only Forms section. We also have the current form available for settlements closing now through Monday, June 30, 2008.

 

Our neighbors just over the Chesapeake Bay Bridge are hosting the GRI 300 Series beginning July 21.

Earning your GRI requires taking the GRI 100, 200 and 300 Series . . . in any order! This is a great opportunity to not only learn more, but be well on your way to earning your GRI designation. The 300 Series is offered less frequently and in fewer locations than the 100 and 200 Series.

HCAR will be presenting an all-day Continuing Education program in conjunction with the Frederick Academy.

Thursday, July 17!
Earn Up to 7.5 CE Hours

at the Oakland Mills Meeting House
5885 Robert Oliver Place, Columbia, MD 21045

CE classes being offered:

Foreclosure: Law and Process

Anti-trust

Commercial Real Estate Broker's Lien Act

 
Click Here for Details and Registration!

Maryland First Time Homebuyers Start Smart

www.MDHomePrograms.com

With one resource find:

• MAR Workforce Housing Certified (WHC) REALTORS^® and Lenders
• Complete Guide to Maryland First Time Home Buyers Programs
• Down Payment Assistance Programs
• Grant Programs

Making the higher loan limits permanent will increase investor confidence and the availability of safe, fair, affordable mortgage credit for borrowers and those wishing to refinance. Higher loan limits will help stabilize mortgage markets and the economy as a whole. Please contact your Senators today to ask them to make the higher loan limits permanent.