
North Carolina Association of REALTORS The NC House and Senate Finance Committees met again last week to consider how to restructure the state tax code and their meeting focused on taxing professional and consumption services. Click the link below for more information.
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North Carolina Association of REALTORS Raleigh/Cary named among the top unaffected markets!
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Locations with many employment opportunities and stable home prices are faring the best in the economic downturn.

Diane Greene
With Black Friday and Cyber Monday right around the corner, I wanted to let you know about GoodShop.com: http://www.goodsearch.com/goodshop.aspx.
By starting your shopping at GoodShop, you can support Homes4NC’s affordable housing efforts. More than 1,300 stores including Amazon, Toys R Us, Best Buy, Apple, Gap and mor...e will donate a percentage of virtually every sale to Homes4NC when you designate Homes4NC as the cause you support. You pay nothing extra and you can even save money as GoodShop lists thousands of coupons and free shipping offers. Get a jump on your holiday shopping and help Homes4NC at the same time with GoodShop.com!

North Carolina Association of REALTORS Another gain in existing home sales!
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Commercial RE Not as Bad as Predicted, Zell Says
"Everyone is waiting for the grave dancer to come and exercise his magic potion," Sam Zell said, drawing laughter from a crowd at "Invest for Kids" a Chicago fund raising event yesterday. The moniker is one he took for himself as a buyer of distressed real estate. "But yo...u need two to tango," he added.
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RPAC INFORMATION AND TRAINING WORKSHOP The session is free of charge, but please register so we will have ample supplies available for all participants. Click here for details: http://ncrealtors1.blogspot.com/2009/11/ rpac-information-and-training-workshop.h tml

North Carolina Association of REALTORS Read this article for ways to use a fan page like this one to grow your business.
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North Carolina Association of REALTORS GIVE the GIFT of CHOICE! Save 5% on all gift card purchases with REALTOR® Partner, Sears Commercial and enjoy a Holiday Bonus now through December 13th. Buy a $100 gift card, get a $10 gift card free. Buy a $50 gift card, get a $5 gift card free. Click the link below for more information.
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Monica Sensabaugh Huckaby
Code of Ethics - REALTORS® Pathway to Professionalism
What’s the fastest and newest way to learn about the NAR Code of Ethics? The “NAR Code of Ethics Video Series.” And best of all, it’s free!
The Code of Ethics is your pathway to professionalism. Make sure you understand what separates you, as a REALTOR®, from other ...real estate professionals, and get your office talking about and living by the Code.There are fifteen short video segments covering the Preamble, Articles, and Standards of Practice.
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Denise Daly
What is NAR’s yearly $35 Image Campaign Assessment Doing For You As A Member?
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North Carolina Association of REALTORS NAR President: Changes in our industry are a good thing.
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At the 2009 NAR Conference & Expo, President Charles McMillan reflected on changes to the industry that have taken place during his tenure.

North Carolina Association of REALTORS Many of the regulatory agencies which affect the real estate industry are active this fall making rule changes. Whether it is in response to legislation passed by the General Assembly or items the agencies have been looking into for some time, there is a lot happening. Click the link below for just a few of the rules... changes our Government Affairs staff will be actively engaged in monitoring, reviewing and negotiating over the next few months.
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Tony Alderman
A more econimical way to get a house READY to list!
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North Carolina Association of REALTORS Home sales to increase substantially in 2010!
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Home sales will increase 15 percent and real estate professionals' income will go up 20 percent next year, NAR Chief Economist Lawrence Yun predicted in his residential economic update.

























