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January 14, 2011

TAX STRATEGIES FOR THE SELF-EMPLOYED

Thursday, January 20 – 1:00 to 2:30 p.m.
Want to save money, time and stress,
perhaps thousands of dollars, for only $10?
Only $10 for members, held at the HCAR offices
Many of us assume our accountants take care of our taxes... but forget that WE are the ones giving them the numbers and records they use to prepare our tax return.

Did you know there are Brand New Deductions for 2010 -- just passed in September 2010 and available for all of 2010!!! Implement these deductions now so you save thousands on your 2010 tax return. Do not miss out . . . This is the most recent and current stimulus and it applies to YOU!

This seminar is guaranteed to identify between $2,500 and $27,500 in NEW deductions that can be used right away to pocket thousands in tax savings. Registration >

 
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GET ON THE BUS JANUARY 24! – MAR LEGISLATIVE DAY

On Monday, January 24th we'll get on the bus at the Meadowbrook Park-n-Ride (at the I-29 and Route 100 intersection) for Annapolis where we'll meet with other REALTORS® from around the state and our elected officials. Immediately following the Legislative Day Program is a cocktail reception.

Meet and mingle with our legislators and send a strong message that we care about homeownership in Maryland!

2 pm Bus leaves for Annapolis
3:30 pm Maryland Association of REALTORS® Legislative Day
@ Loews Annapolis Hotel - 126 West Street
6 - 8 pm Cocktail Reception
9 pm Bus arrives back at Meadowbrook Park-n-Ride

ONLY $10 to ride the chartered bus. Register HERE!
Registration deadline is next Wednesday, January 19 (if seats last that long).

 
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YPN MARDI GRAS CELEBRATION

Back by Popular Demand!

Tuesday Evening, March 1th
4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Looney's Pub in Maple Lawn (Fulton)

All HCAR Members are Invited . . .
but you must buy your tickets in advance!
Hurry! This is our third Mardi Gras. 2009 and 2010 both sold out.

$20 admission includes appetizers and 2 drinks.

Join the party >
Click here to become a sponsor >

 
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JANUARY / FEBRUARY 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.

 

 
Reverse Mortgages
1.5 hours Professional Enhancement (Category F)
Thursday, January 27
2:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Register Here >>
New Member Orientation & Ethics
3.0 hours Ethics (Category D)
Thursday, February 3
10:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Register Here >>
Ethics
3.0 hours Ethics (Category D)
Thursday, February 3
1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Register Here >>
Foreclosure - Law & Process
3.0 hours Legislative Update (Category A)
Wednesday, February 9
9:00 a.m. - 12 noon

Register Here >>
Reverse Mortgages
1.5 hours Professional Enhancement (Category F)
Thursday, February 17
6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

Register Here >>

 
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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 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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DUES ALERT

After midnight, January 31, 2011
HCAR members with non-paid dues
will be made inactive in HCAR, NAR and SentriLock.

A $50 late fee was added to non-paid REALTOR® dues as of December 1, 2010.
As of January 3, 2011 a reinstatement fee of $100 is also required to restore your membership and maintain access to the SentriLock key system. As of January 31, 2011 a 2-month grace period will end and non-paid members will be made inactive.

Click Here to Pay Your Dues Now >

 
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SAVE THE DATE!

Spring Fling Returns
on
Wednesday, April 13

Visit www.hcar.org for other upcoming events!

 
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LEARN AND MAKE A DIFFERENCE. VOLUNTEER!

Now is a wonderful time to volunteer for a HCAR committee. Share your views and expertise while building valuable relationships with other REALTORS® and Affiliates. Volunteer for a HCAR committee at our Committee Sign-Up page.

 
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