Archive for October, 2009

Rent vs. Buy Video

Thursday, October 29th, 2009

Follow the adventures of Bob and Sally as they learn about renting versus buying a home.

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$8,000 TAX CREDIT SPANISH VIDEO

Wednesday, October 14th, 2009

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GXI8LNCJ47k

The about address will give you a video, in Spanish, please feel free to down load and use.

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3 clock hours approved for Lenders and Real Estate Agents!!

Tuesday, October 13th, 2009

3 clock hours approved for Lenders and Real Estate Agents!!

THIS 3 HOUR CLASS WILL COVER:

• Methods of Foreclosure – Judicial vs. Non-Judicial
• Statutes that govern foreclosures
• Timeframes
• Lien priority & elimination
• The role of the Trustee and Title Company
• Pitfalls of buying properties at the auction
• Alternatives to Foreclosure – Short Sale, Forbearance, Loan Modification
• Other issues – Bankruptcy, Insurance claims, Homeowner’s Association Liens

Location: TCRA Building, 510 Stoll Rd
Date: Tuesday, October 20, 2009
Time: 1pm-4pm
Cost: $30
RSVP: 360-350-6760

Limited seating, call now to RSVP your spot!!

Kathy Powell and Kami Clark
First American Title

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2009 Award Application Forms

Monday, October 12th, 2009

IMPORTANT – YOUR SUGGESTIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS ARE VALUABLE TO OUR AWARDS COMMITTEE. PLEASE TAKE THE TIME TO FILL OUT THIS FORM AND MAIL OR FAX TO THE ASSOCIATION OFFICE.

Thurston County REALTORS® Association
2009AWARD NOMINATIONS

It’s Time to Nominate Someone Special For

“REALTOR® of the Year”
“REALTOR® Special Achievement Award”
“Affiliate of the Year”
“Citizen of the Year”
“Long Time REALTOR® Spirit”
“REALTOR® Community Service”
“Partner of the Year”

The Awards Committee is seeking nominations for the above awards. Take a moment now to nominate someone you feel deserves special recognition for a job well done. All you need to do is fill out the information below and return to the Association office. The recommendation will then be turned over to the Awards Committee for further consideration.

I WOULD LIKE TO NOMINATE THE BELOW LISTED PERSONS FOR THE FOLLOWING AWARDS

REALTOR® OF THE YEAR
Nominees reflecting REALTOR spirit and professionalism, activity in civic affairs, activity in local association, activity in State Association, National Association, and overall business accomplishments.(Must be a member in good standing for at least 5 years.)

Name of Nominee:_________________________________________Firm Name:___________________________________________

Reasons why you feel this person should be considered:________________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________

REALTOR® SPECIAL ACHIEVEMENT AWARD
Nominees selected for REALTOR spirit and professionalism, extra ordinany effort on a REALTOR committee or task force, activity in civic affairs, activity in local board, educational courses attended and designations earned, and business accomplishments.(must be active member in good standing for a minimum of 18 months)

Name of Nominee:________________________________________Firm Name:______________________________________________

Reasons why you feel this person should be considered:_________________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________________________________________

PARTNERSHIP OF THE YEAR
Nominees selected for contributions toward activity in local association, and encouragement of professionalism, promotion of REALTOR projects/activities, business accomplishments, and activity in civic affairs.

Name of Nominee:_______________________________________Firm Name:______________________________________________

Reasons why you feel this person should be considered:_________________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________________________________________

RETURN BY November 16, 2009
Thurston County REALTORS® Association
510 Stoll Road, Olympia, WA 98501
(360) 491-3910 FAX (360) 491-1347 Email: TCR@thurstoncountyrealtors.org

LONG TIME REALTOR® SPIRIT
Nominees selected for REALTOR spirit and professionalism, continuing over a long period ot time, accumulative activity in civic affairs, accumulative activity in local board, designations earned, and business accomplishments.

Name of Nominee:________________________________________Firm Name:______________________________________________

Reasons why you feel this person should be considered:_________________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________________________________________
CITIZEN OF THE YEAR
Nominees reflecting community spirit and professionalism, contributions with regard to our industry, activity in civic affairs, activity in local association, and overall business accomplishments.

Name of Nominee:_________________________________________Firm Name:___________________________________________

Reasons why you feel this person should be considered:________________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________________________________________

AFFILIATE OF THE YEAR
Nominees selected for contributions toward activity in local board and encouragement of professionalism, business accomplishments, educational courses attended, and activity in civic affairs.(member in good standing and active in real estate related industry for a minimum of 18 months)

Name of Nominee:_______________________________________Firm Name:______________________________________________

Reasons why you feel this person should be considered:_________________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________________________________________

REALTOR® COMMUNITY SERVICE
Nominees selected for contributions toward activity in civic affairs and activity in local association.

Name of Nominee:_______________________________________Firm Name:______________________________________________

Reasons why you feel this person should be considered:_________________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________________________________________

RETURN BY November 16, 2009
Thurston County REALTORS® Association
510 Stoll Road, Olympia, WA 98501
(360) 491-3910 FAX (360) 491-1347 Email: TCR@thurstoncountyrealtors.org

Now is the time to look back over the past year and remember the great job(s) your fellow REALTORS® have taken part in or done for the Real Estate industry and/or for our growing community of Thurston County

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Mortgages and Interest Rates

Thursday, October 8th, 2009

Pass it on! Here is a cute video that explains the impact of interest rates on your mortgage payment and some very good reasons to take advantage of today’s interest rates!

You have permission to forward this to clients and others in your office. You can even embed the video into your website/blog by getting the code directly from YouTube.

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