REALTORS® Support Haiti Earthquake Relief Efforts
To learn what NAR is contributing to earthquake victims of Haiti, click here.
Please contribute to the Haiti Earthquake Relieve Effort by clicking here.
NVAR supports our members’ generosity at this critical time as rescue and recovery efforts continue.
2010 SentriCard® Renewal – Pay by Saturday, Feb. 6 to avoid suspension, reactivation fee!
If you are uncertain as to whether you have paid, you can check by going to Sentrilock.com and logging in. If you have not paid, the Shopping Cart will appear in the center of the screen. Simply click on the cart and you will be taken through the payment process. Read more about SentriLock contact information and payment options to avoid having your card suspended!
Is Your SentriCard® current?
Since software requires occasional updates, feature enhancements, and "bug fixes," it is recommended that agents install the latest version of the Sentrilock Card Utility software. This will ensure the maximum experience when using the Sentricard® and the Sentrilock Lockbox Web site.
The most current version of the Sentrilock Card Utility is available exclusively at: http://www.sentrilock.com/files/.
Need help? Call 1-877-736-8745 between 8 a.m. and midnight Eastern Standard Time.
HUD Waives Flipping Restrictions
To help provide for sales of foreclosed homes, the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) announced on January 15, 2010 a one-year waiver of a resale restriction under rules applicable to Federal Housing Administration (FHA) insured loans. The waiver becomes effective on February 1, 2010. Click here to read more.
FHA Announce Changes
On January 20, 2010, the Federal Housing Administration (FHA) announced major changes to ensure its long-term financial soundness. One such change is that borrowers who get an F.H.A.-insured loan will soon have to pay a higher initial insurance premium. The new premium will be 2.25 percent of the value of the loan, up from 1.75 percent.
Click here to read NAR’s issue brief detailing the modifications.
Are You A Young Professional?
New NAR Young Professionals Network Launched in D.C. Metro Area
Learn how you can join a growing group of young, career-minded real estate professionals who want to stay abreast of the latest tools, resources, and networking opportunities.
For more information, or to join the DC Metro Area chapter, please visit: http://www.YPNMetroDC.com/members/join.
Annual CRS Meeting at Fairfax Headquarters
In case you missed last month's annual CRS chapter meeting at NVAR's Fairfax Headquarters, click here to view CEO Christine Todd's presentation.
NEW Short Sales Ethics Dialogue Group
Five local Realtor® associations formed a group to write a set of guidelines to help agents in dealing with short sales. (Read More)
Short Sales Guidelines Issued by the Treasury Department
Effective April 5, 2010 the new Treasury Department program entitled Home Affordable Foreclosure Alternatives Program (HAFA) goes into effect. HAFA is part of the Home Affordable Modification Program (HAMP). (Read More)
NAR Video Highlights New HouseLogic Site
NAR's new consumer Web site offers everything home owners need to increase, maintain and protect the value of their home. Click here to learn more and watch an introductory video.
NVAR Launches Chinese Forum
NVAR Chairman Vinh Nguyen has created a new NVAR Forum, the Chinese Realtors® Forum, led by Tony Yeh of United Realty in Vienna. The forum launched on Wednesday, Jan. 20, 2010. Read more in this NVAR Press Release.
NVAR’s New Headquarters Is Making Great Strides
Click here to view information, pictures and interviews about NVAR's new headquarters