Howard County Association of REALTORS®, Inc.

COME HOME TO HOWARD COUNTY HOUSING FAIR

This Saturday, April 10^th, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. | Long Reach High School

This is where anyone can learn everything about renting or buying a home in Howard County. Please come on out and invite others!

40+ Exhibitors ~ Homebuying & Mortgage Education Sessions
Fabulous Prize Drawings ~ Narrated Community Bus Tours
Visit the HCAR Booth!

Share the Information Flyer >>

Pre-Register Online >>

P.S. You could win a home at a substantially reduced price in the housing lottery!

FAIR HOUSING MONTH & APRIL DEADLINES

April is Fair Housing Month!
Visit Saturday's Housing Fair, and download a FREE Pocket Guide to Fair Housing FAQs at NAR's Right Tools, Right Now . Visit often for marketing tools and hundreds of other FREE or at-cost products.

Two Great Incentives Expire April 30.
Remind your clients of the $8,000 tax credit available for first-time homebuyers and $6,500 for homebuyers replacing their principal residence. But they must enter a binding contract by April 30, 2010 and close on the home by June 30, 2010. Details >>

Fannie Mae is also offering an incentive up to 3.5% of final sales price to buyers purchasing properties listed on HomePath.com and closing by April 30, 2010. Details >>

New Short Sales Rules Now Effective.
In early 2009, NAR urged the U.S. Treasury Department, the Federal Housing Finance Agency, Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to improve the short sales process. This resulted in the Home Affordable Foreclosure Alternatives (HAFA) Program, new guidelines and uniform forms.

All servicers must implement the new HAFA provision effective as of this Monday, April 5, 2010.

Understanding HAFA Webinar >>

Short Sales Resources at realtor.org/shortsales >>

SPRING FLING 2010 - BE THERE!

Spring Fling returns to La Palapa Grill & Cantina on Ellicott City's Main Street Wednesday, April 21, 4 - 7 pm. Don't miss the festivities!

Ticket sales end next Friday, April 16^th for this popular event which sold out last year.

Reserve your tickets today!
Click here to join our sponsors!

APRIL CEU

April provides 2 opportunities to earn required hours in Legislative Update and in Fair Housing.
HCAR is also hosting 3 CEU in the popular, timely topic of RE Investment Fundamentals.

RE Investment Fundamentals
3.0 hours Professional Enhancement (Category F)
Wednesday, April 21
9:00 a.m. - 12 noon
Register Here >>

Fair Housing
3.0 hours Fair Housing (Category C)
Wednesday, April 21
1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Register Here >>

Legislative Update
3.0 hours Legislative Update (Category A)
Tuesday, April 27
9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Register Here >>

Register for YOUR choice at hcar.org >>

BROKER / MANAGER BREAKFAST MEETING

Attention Brokers / Managers. Please join us this Thursday for an industry and association Hot Topics update, and complimentary breakfast.

When: This Thursday, April 8^th at 8:30 am
Where: Homewood Suites

Brokers, please take a moment to RSVP TODAY.
We look forward to your participation!

NAR MIDYEAR LEGISLATIVE MEETINGS & TRADE EXPO...

Advance your business, your industry and your association at the 2010 Midyear Legislative Meetings & Trade Expo. The event will be held May 10 - 15 in Washington, DC. And best of all, IT'S FREE for REALTOR^® members!

Register now >>

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