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C.A.R. Urges Action on Anti-Deficiency Protections for Homeowners
August 25th, 2010

C.A.R. has issued a Red Alert! asking REALTORS® to contact Gov. Schwarzenegger and urge him to sign SB 1178 (Corbett), extending anti-deficiency protections to homeowners who have refinanced “purchase money” loans and now are facing foreclosure. Click here to take action.

Hispanic Real Estate Professionals Host Luncheon on Sept. 2
August 18th, 2010

The National Association of Hispanic Real Estate Professionals (NAHREP), San Diego Chapter, is hosting its annual luncheon on Thursday, Sept. 2 at the Handlery Hotel in Mission Valley. For more information and to register, click here.

C.A.R. Adopts Special Assessment for 2011 Dues Cycle
August 16th, 2010

The California Association of REALTORS® board of directors adopted a special assessment of $49 per member for the 2011 dues bill cycle, due to the fact that C.A.R.’s PAC funds have greatly diminished in recent years. For more information, click here.

FHA Premium Increases Postponed to October 4
August 16th, 2010

The FHA has announced it is pushing back the implementation date for new premium structures on FHA-insured mortgages to Oct. 4 from the original date of Sept. 7. For more information, click here.

Networking & Referral Systems
August 6th, 2010

KEARNY MESA

This course provides you with information and tools to make the transition from salesperson making cold calls to a professional consultant with a steady stream of referrals.

Wednesday, October 13
9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
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The Power of Analysis/Power of Exchange
August 6th, 2010

EAST COUNTY

Two courses in one day. In the morning receive an introduction to cash flow real estate, and in the afternoon learn the value of 1031 tax-deferred exchanges.

To register for both classes, click here.

Power of Analysis
Wednesday, September 29
9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
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Power of Exchange
Wednesday, September 29
1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
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Mortgage Loan Origination Crash Course
August 6th, 2010

KEARNY MESA

Prepare to pass the National and State Mortgage Loan Originator exams by attending this one-day “crash course.”

Saturday, August 28
9:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
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Prospecting
August 6th, 2010

Prospecting done right can actually be fun and have a huge impact on your revenue. Just keep an open mind and challenge your old ideas about prospecting with this course.

EAST COUNTY

Wednesday, August 25
1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
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Candidates announced, timeline set for SDAR Election of Leadership
August 5th, 2010

For a list of candidates nominated for SDAR’s 2011 Board of Directors, and a timeline of the upcoming election, click here.

Mortgage Rates Hit Low of 4.54 Percent
July 30th, 2010

Mortgage rates are the most affordable in decades for those who can qualify for a loan. For many, the opportunity to buy a home or refinance at this time is lost because of the tough economy and tight credit standards. But those who have secure jobs, superior credit, and strong finances could do even better than the 4.54 average rate that Freddie Mac reported Thursday, according to experts. For more information, click here.