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February 25, 2011

YPN MARDI GRAS CELEBRATION

Ticket Sales Close Monday 9 a.m.
. . . or when Sold Out, whichever happens first!

Tuesday Evening, March 1th
4 - 7 p.m.
at Looney's Pub in Maple Lawn (Fulton)


All HCAR Members are Invited . . .
but you must buy your tickets by Monday!
Hurry! NO Tickets will be sold at the door.

$20 admission includes appetizers and 2 drinks.

Join the party >
Click here to become a sponsor >

 
- THANKS TO OUR FABULOUS MARDI GRAS SPONSORS! -
The Washington Savings Bank    MetLife Home Loans    Title Rite Services
Wells Fargo Home Mortgage    Residential Title & Escrow Company    Corridor Mortgage Group
Monarch Mortgage    Lakeside Title Company    Silo Point

 
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CREATIVE KIDS WANTED FOR POSTER CONTEST

HCAR is proud to announce the Maryland Association of REALTORS® Annual Poster Contest for the 2012 Fair Housing Calendar entitled, "Fair Housing Means a Place to Call Home".

All Howard County students in grades kindergarten through 8 are invited to participate. Ask kids in public schools, private schools, home schools, churches, after-care groups, and other children's centers to participate. Three entries will be chosen from the Howard County submissions, and will be sent to MAR for the statewide contest. At the statewide contest, thirteen winners will be chosen and their posters will be displayed on the 2012 calendar!

Poster Guidelines >
Promotional Flyer >

The deadline for submissions to HCAR is next Thursday, March 3, 2011.
Posters can be delivered to the HCAR office:
5501 Twin Knolls Road, Suite 111, Columbia MD 21045

 
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INTRODUCTION TO COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE

Monday, March 7 – 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Earn 6 CEU while gaining an indepth, detailed view into commercial real estate practices from a commercial leader and sought after instructor!

D. Scott Smith has over 13 years of leadership experience in the real estate industry. An accomplished strategist and marketer, his vision and expertise in real estate performance have helped notable investors realize significant growth in the commercial, land development, and residential real estate sectors. Offering a rare blend of creative and operational strengths, D. Scott Smith has achieved exciting economic development turnarounds, and is recognized for his success in growing sales and profits.

Register now >

 
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FREE MRIS TRAINING @ HCAR

Join MRIS trainers on Thursday, March 10 for FREE hands-on Getting Started with MRIS and Keystone training classes. Getting Started with MRIS covers all the information new agents should learn about our MLS system. The Keystone class covers everything you need to know to add or edit a listing in Keystone.

What:   Getting Started with MRIS, Hands-on Training
When:   Thursday, March 10 • 9:30 am - 12:30 pm
 
What:   Keystone, Hands-on Training
When:   Thursday, March 10 • 1:30 pm - 4:30 pm
 
Where:   HCAR Association Office

To register, go to www.mris.com/training and select the Getting Started with MRIS, Hands-on or Keystone, Hands-on class, click "go" and you will see the link to register. For training questions or inquiries, please email training@mris.net.

 
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MARCH / APRIL CEU OFFERINGS

Visit the Education & Events calendar at the new HCAR.org to register for all your required
and elective Maryland CEU hours. Here's just a sampling.

 

 
Fair Housing
1.5 hours Professional Enhancement (Category C)
Thursday, March 3
9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.

Register Here >>
Tax Deferred Exchange
1.5 hours Professional Enhancement (Category F)
Thursday, March 3
10:30 a.m. - 12 noon

Register Here >>
Introduction to Commercial Real Estate
6 hours Professional Enhancement (Category F)
Monday, March 7
9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Register Here >>
Mortgage Financing
3 hours Professional Enhancement (Category F)
Wednesday, April 6
9:00 a.m. - 12 noon

Register Here >>

 
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FOOD DONATIONS AND HELP NEEDED MONTHLY

Howard County Grassroots Crisis Intervention Center volunteer opportunity HCAR Members will be preparing dinner for the 51 residents of the Howard County Grassroots Crisis Intervention Center on the 2nd Thursday of each month.

Our next dinner is Thursday, March 10!
If you're interested in donating food or helping with preparation, please email
deb@thecampinscompany.com.

 
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REALTOR® EMERITUS HONOR

REALTOR Emeritus application

Have you been a REALTOR® for 40 or more years?
Anyone who has held membership in the National Association as a REALTOR®, REALTOR-ASSOCIATE®, or a combination of both, for a cumulative period of 40 years in one or more Associations of REALTORS®, is eligible for REALTOR® Emeritus status.

What are the benefits of emeritus status?
Members with emeritus status no longer need to pay dues to the National Association of REALTORS® in order to maintain their membership.

How do I submit an application?
Download and fill out this short application. Email the completed application and supporting documentation to staff@hcar.org, or fax to (410) 715-1489, by Friday, March 18, 2011. HCAR will review your form, provide the appropriate signatures, and submit it to NAR.

 
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SPRING FLING 2011

Wednesday, April 13
@ La Palapa Grill and Cantina
in Ellicott City

4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Ticket Sales Now Open >

Sponsorships Also Available:
GOLD >     SILVER >    

 
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