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Op Ed - Why I'm going to the REALTOR Rally in Washington, DC (SCRAR)
On Thursday, May 17, Realtors® from across the country are gathering on the steps of Capitol Hill to tell members of Congress that Home Ownership Matters – to people, to communities, and to America.
Why now? Because despite the heated rhetoric of an election year, Realtors® remain focused on homeownership, housing and real estate issues; we know that the challenges our country faces aren’t going away after November. We believe that everyone should have the opportunity to pursue the American dream of homeownership, and we will fight against obstacles that make it more difficult for people to buy, own and invest in real estate.
I’ve practiced real estate here in Silver City since 1991. During that time, I’ve had the privilege of helping hundreds of families invest in their futures through homeownership. Over the past few years, however, I’ve also seen buyers with good jobs and strong credit histories turned down for loans; hard-working families who are unable to refinance into lower monthly mortgage payments; and people lose their homes to foreclosure because their bank was too slow to process a short sale.
There are some who say we should turn our backs on homeownership – that the government should step away from insuring and purchasing mortgages, that homeowners shouldn’t be able to take advantage of certain tax benefits, and that maybe owning a home isn’t all it’s cracked up to be, after all.
There’s no doubt that homeownership isn’t for everyone. The decision to own a home is a very personal one. But there’s a reason we’re a nation of homeowners, by-and-large. Franklin Delano Roosevelt said, “A nation of homeowners is unconquerable.” That’s because homeownership fosters stronger communities, creates social stability, and contributes to a strong economy.
Yes, Realtors® sell real estate, and cynics may view our efforts as self-serving. But in doing our jobs, we help people into homes that give them shelter, a sense of community, and the opportunity to build financial security over the long term. We help businesses find homes, too; commercial real estate is just as much a part of the fabric of our local economy as are homes for families.
As we look to America’s future, we must not lose sight of the values that helped make our country strong in the first place. Realtors® want our country’s current and future leaders to understand the vital role that real estate plays in both the long- and short-term health of this nation. And that’s why I’m going to Washington.
Debbie Rogers, President, REALTORS Association of New Mexico
RANM Summer Caravan (RANM)
Summer Caravan, June 4-8
Each summer RANM leadership visits each of the five districts across the state. This year there will be stops in Gallup, Santa Fe, Albuquerque, Roswell, and Ruidoso. Caravan meetings begin at 10:00 a.m. Members are invited to attend the free luncheon and program – there’s no charge for the Caravan meeting, however you do need to register.
Caravan Stops To Include Code of Ethics Course - Gallup, Albuquerque, Roswell, and Ruidoso stops will include a four hour Code of Ethics class. This class is not only approved for four hours of New Mexico continuing education credit, it also meets NAR’s Code of Ethics training requirement. (If you have questions about this requirement, contact megan@nmealtor.com.) There is a $20 fee for this class. The class is being underwritten by the Stanley H. Mathis Foundation and all proceeds will be divided between the Stanley H. Mathis Foundation and the RANM Benevolent Fund. Your registration fee is tax deductible as both these groups are charitable organizations. You must register for this class.
First Quarter Prices Stabilizing, Sales Up and Inventory Down (NAR)
(May 9) Median existing single-family home prices are firming in many metropolitan areas, while improving sales and declining inventory are creating more balanced conditions, according to the latest quarterly report by the National Association of Realtors®.
The median existing single-family home price rose in 74 out of 146 metropolitan statistical areas1 (MSAs) based on closings in the first quarter from the same quarter in 2011, while 72 areas had price declines. In the fourth quarter of 2011 only 29 areas were showing gains from a year earlier. A new breakout of income requirements on a metro basis shows most buyers have the necessary income to buy a home in their area, assuming a favorable credit rating.
Lawrence Yun, NAR chief economist, said there is some volatility in the price performance. “Home prices are more volatile than normal because of sudden upswings in buyer activity in some localities, and also are affected by the prevalence of distressed sales,” he said. “Home prices lag sales activity because the transactions were negotiated mostly in the previous quarter. Given the steadily dwindling supply of inventory and notably higher listing prices that are being negotiated today, prices are expected to show further improvements in the near future.” Read more...
REALTOR® Rally (NAR)
This rally on Capitol Hill will show our elected officials that no one cares more about revitalizing the real estate market than REALTORS®. Click the image below for more information.
(March 1) Earlier today SCRAR Association Executive Kim Clark was named as the champion for Habitat for Humanity Gila Region by the Community Investment Fund Committee sponsored by FMI. She presented Habitat President and REALTOR Cissy McAndrew a check for $50,000 to help Habitat build one of the first prototype homes in the subdivision Vistas de Plata. This subdivision is an affordable housing project by the Town of Silver City. "Being a part of the CIF Committee was a great experience. Through Freeport-McMoRan we were able to GIFT $500,000 to Grant County organizations and charities." said Clark.
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March 5th - Legal Descriptioins and Survey Maps (4ce).FinishedMarch 6th - NMREC Mandatory Course (8ce).FinishedApril 26th - Rules & Regulations of the Real Estate Commission (4ce). click here for the registration form.FinishedMay 8th - GRI Pricing Property Properly (8ce) - click here for the RANM registration form for this course.Finished- June 20th - MFA First Time Homebuyer Course (4ce) - click here for the registration form.
- August 28th - Understanding and Using RANM Forms (8ce).
- Call Kim at 575-538-2665 for more information.
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- NAR MidYear Legislative Meetings: Washington D.C. - May 14-19th.
- RANM Caravan: Various locations around the state - June 4-8.
- NAR Leadership Summit: Chicago, IL - Aug 20-21st.
- RANM Annual Conference: Albuquerque, NM - Aug 12-14.
2012 REALTOR® Meetings (All)
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Have you heard about the REALTORS® Property Resource? (NAR)
SCRAR members are now able to use RPR...go to www.narrpr.com. Register and use!! Click here for the help desk if you would like training.
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Local
- First Quarter Sold Market Analysis Comparison 2007-2012
- Market Statistics First Quarter 2012
- Second Quarter Sold Market Analysis
- Third Quarter Sold Market Analysis
- Fouth Quarter Sold Market Analysis
State
National
- The NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® Existing-Home Sales Series is the premier measurement of the residential real estate market. On or about the 25th of each month, NAR releases statistics on sales and prices of existing single-family homes for the nation and the four regions. These figures include condos and co-ops, in addition to single-family homes. Updated each month, these reports are available free of charge in two formats — PDF for easy viewing and printing and Excel for database work. more info
**Most reports are Adobe PDF documents. If you do not have the reader it can be downloaded here.
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Historical Statistics from the Silver City Regional MLS
All reports are Adobe PDF documents. If you do not have the reader it can be downloaded here.
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Links
View area related sites.
- Silver City Grant County Chamber of Commerce
- Gila Economic Development Alliance
- AWSA Planning
- Silver City Arts & Cultural District
View industry related sites.
This website was last updated: 5/14/2012
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