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"Go Grand with Knowledge this fall with MAR! Celebrate a REALTOR® Tradition September 14-15 at the Grand Hotel on Mackinac Island, while earning 2 hours continuing education. Find more details at Mirealtors.com now!" " Go Grand with Knowledge, Celebrate a REALTOR® Tradition on September 14 at Grand Hotel, Mackinac Island & Earn CE http://tinyurl.com/259kqvt"
Visit the Legal Reference Library on Mirealtors.com to download two new white papers: Updated information on SAFE Act implementation and RESPA and Home Warranty Programs. Available in PDF format. Learn more
Find out what MAR members have been raving about, and attend MAR’s 2010 Convention & Expo for only $139*! The Convention & Expo is the largest real estate event in Michigan, and the best bang for your buck for continuing education credits and networking events in one event. With over 24 hours of CE hours approved already, and a variety of opportunities to meet with the best in the industry, register for MAR’s 2010 Convention & Expo, for less, today!
Here is the sixth clue to keep you guessing at who our special guest will be at the Grand Assembly:
Clue #6:
This person had a pet chimpanzee.
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Thanks to the hard work of our local associations and REALTOR® members, endorsements were made in 70 of 110 House races, 31 of 38 Senate races, and 3 of 15 Congressional races for the Primary Election on August 3rd. After all the dust settled from the election, 86% of the endorsed candidates for the Michigan House of Representatives and 81% of the Michigan Senate candidates were successful. Many of the endorsements will carry though to the General Election. However, there are seats where endorsements need to be made as the endorsed candidate was not successful in the primary or an endorsement was not made in the primary. Local associations are currently hosting candidate interviews to make these endorsement recommendations. Please watch your mailboxes in the end of October for the General Election Voter Cards.
YPN Michigan members join us September 29-October 1 at Soaring Eagle Casino & Resort in Mt. Pleasant for the MAR Convention & Expo. If you have yet to attend a MAR Convention & Expo, you can attend at the special first time attendee rate of $139*. You’ll want to participate in all of the YPN activities including the YPN lounge in the expo, chapter membership meeting and YPN Gathering in the Talon Sports Bar on Thursday, September 30.
Check out all the great knowledge sessions on the MAR Convention Web site including the YPN Panel. The panel features recently recognized NAR 30 under 30 member Austin Black II; 2010 Ann Arbor Board of REALTORS® President, Alex Milshteyn; co-founder of YPN Missouri and NAR YPN Advisory Board Member, Bobbi Howe; and second generation associate broker with family business prior to joining NAR as Manager of YPN, Rob Reuter. The panel will provide the knowledge for our YPN Panel with MAR board member and co-founder of YPN Michigan, Matt Case moderating.
Register Today!
*Restrictions apply see web site for full details
MAR is holding a two-day grand educational opportunity this September 14-15 at the Grand Hotel on Mackinac Island. The event will include a 2 hour continuing education session “Building Agency: Establishing Transparent Agency Relationships with Clients” with instructor Stephanie Jones. The cost for registration for the event will be $249 and includes: • 2 Hour Continuing Education Course “Building Agency: Establishing Transparent Agency Relationships with Clients.” • One night accommodation • Full breakfast • No tipping within the Grand Hotel • Reception with complimentary drinks and hors d’oeuvres. • Free golf greens fees on The Jewel (cart fee required) • Free tennis court time Click here for more information & to register today!
With the help of McClelland & Anderson, we are taking the most recently asked questions from our legal hotline and putting them in E-news. We will be featuring a different question each issue.
QUESTION: I am representing a Buyer in the purchase of a home. I have referred the Buyer to a moving company and I will be receiving a referral fee from this company. Is this a violation of RESPA?
ANSWER: NO. RESPA regulates “settlement services” related to the making of a federally related mortgage loan. Services that are provided after closing, such as moving services, are not considered “settlement services” as defined by RESPA.
IRS wants to gain insight on how small business owners prefer to receive information to make it easier for the small business community to understand and meet their tax obligations. As a result, they are conducting an On-Line Survey that will be used to recommend improvements to tax education and guidance for small business owners. The information received will help shape future IRS outreach efforts. The Survey is being conducted by MITRE Corporation, which is a federally-funded research and development center (FFRDC) that supports the U.S. government on issues of national importance. It was prompted by a 2007 National Taxpayer Advocate Report to Congress, which recognized the need for IRS to improve outreach and education efforts for small business owners and provide better guidance on tax rules. The Survey will be conducted from now through August 20, 2010, or until a maximum number of responses are received. Take the online survey today! Opening the link will take each participant directly to the MITRE Web page. Name and contact information will be used for recruitment logistics only and will not be shared with MITRE (who will host and analyze the survey) or with the IRS (the recipient of the survey results). Please note that all participant information collected from this On-Line Survey will be kept strictly confidential.
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