Monthly Archives: February 2011

Podcasts You Should Pay Attention to

Sorry for ending that sentence with a preposition. Here is the iTunes Link to subscribe to the NAR Presidential Podcast (2011).  The most current episode was about NAR Advertising the Homeownership Matters campaign and GSE Reform. (That is an iTunes … Continue reading

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Speaker, Ted Jones

A special Thank You to Yukon Title for bringing up the latest speaker Ted Jones, the Director of Investor Relations for Stewart Information Services Corporation (NYSE-STC). Anyone who was unable to attend, and those who attended and were interested in … Continue reading

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RPAC Participation by Office 2011 YTD

These are participation numbers by office.  Strong start by REMAX and Somers and Associates.  It is still very early in the year, and its how we finish that matters!  Contact GFBR or a member of the RPAC committee to make … Continue reading

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Every Broker Should Join the Broker Involvement Program!

We want to show 100% participation to the State, so please follow the link below if you are a broker and have not signed up. http://www.realtoractioncenter.com/realtors/brokers/enrollment.html

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GSE Reform

NAR’s press release regarding proposed changes to Government Sponsored Entities. Here’s my favorite quote from the press release. NAR believes that the size of the government’s participation in housing finance should decrease if the market is to function properly, but … Continue reading

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AAR Newsletter!

Fellow members, check your email! The Alaska Association of Realtors Newsletter went out about 9:45 AM this morning, and through it you can sign up for the State Conference in Homer in November. You should also check out the AAR … Continue reading

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Valley Board is Winning in RPAC Donations!

The Valley Board has only 8 donors so far, but they are all major donors, so because of that we are behind the Valley Board in numbers.  We can’t let them beat us, just because they have an Arby’s and … Continue reading

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Our first General Membership Meeting!

The first one of the year is Monday, February 7 2011. Be there! You’ll be paying for the whole seat, but you’ll only be needing the edge. Be sure to check our calendar for future events.

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