November 6, 2017
Tuesday, November 7 (10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.)
 
Section 1031 of the Internal Revenue Code offers investors a way to defer their capital gains and keep reinvesting their money over time. Join us tomorrow to hear from Jeff Peterson to learn more about 1031 exchanges, and the regulations that govern these exchanges.

REALTOR OF THE YEAR AWARD
 
The Minneapolis Area Association of REALTORS® (MAAR) presents the prestigious REALTOR® of the Year Award. The purpose of the award is to recognize each year one active member who has provided outstanding volunteer services to the association, real estate profession, and community during the previous year. 
 
Submit your nominations by November 17. 

Housing for All 5K Hosted by YPN
 
We rescheduled the date due to weather, but we hope you can join us this time! Come out for our 4th annual fun run at Lake Calhoun on Saturday, November 11! Runners and walkers are invited to participate and help us raise money for the MAAR Foundation. Family, friends, clients, strollers and dogs are all welcome. 
Proceeds benefit the MAAR Foundation who supports housing related programs and services directed to or organized for low-income households. Everyone deserves a place to call home.

Your voice matters. As a REALTOR you have no doubt heard about tax reform plans from Washington, DC. Now Congress is threatening tax incentives for homeowners, like the mortgage interest deduction and the state and local property tax deduction. These incentives are critical for a strong housing market that creates jobs and builds stable communities. Take action today and click below.

MEMBERSHIP SURVEY
 
Help us help you! Please take a moment to complete our Membership Survey. Completion of the survey enters you for a chance to win a $200 VISA gift card! 

WEEKLY MARKET ACTIVITY REPORT
"The national unemployment rate registered in at 4.1 percent for October 2017. To put that in perspective, joblessness has not been this low in the U.S. since December 2000. In other positive economic news, mortgage rates have been holding steady at or near 3.9 percent. Historically, the average rate has been around 6.0 percent. Factors such as these keep the pool of potential buyers full, even during the so-called off-season of residential real estate sales." | MORE

UPCOMING CLASSES AT MAAR
 
Thursday, November 8
7/1/17 - 6/30/18 Salesperson & Broker Required Module: Agency, Fair Housing & Special Entities

This course has been approved by the Minnesota Commissioner of Commerce for 3.75 hours of Real Estate continuing education
 
Wednesday, November 8 (1:00 p.m. – 4:45 p.m.)
Professionalism – Code of Ethics 2017/18
This course has been approved by the Minnesota Commissioner of Commerce for 3.75 hours of real estate continuing education
 
Tuesday, November 14
Residential Contracts: Forms for Sellers 
This course has been approved by the Minnesota Commissioner of Commerce for 3.75 hours of real estate continuing education 
 
Wednesday, November 15 (9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.)
Conquering Foreclosures
This course has been approved by the Minnesota Commissioner of Commerce for 3.00 hours of real estate continuing education
 
Thursday, November 16 (1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.)
Mortgage 101
This course has been approved by the Minnesota Commissioner of Commerce for 3.00 hours of real estate continuing education
 
Friday, November 17 (9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.)
Matrix Pro for REALTORS
This course has been approved by the Minnesota Commissioner of Commerce for 3.00 hours of real estate continuing education

Wednesday, November 29 - Thursday, November 30 (8:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.) 
Mindset, Methods and Metrics Professional Development Series
Please note, there are no CE credits for this series
Join two authors of "Mindset, Methods, and Metrics" Brandon Doyle and Nick Dreher for 2 half-day sessions to discover how your mindset, methods and metrics play a role in your ability to create and maintain a successful real estate business. They will cover topics such as goal setting, using data for business planning, utilizing your database to its fullest, online presence and much more.

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Annual Membership Dues 
 
Members: Please note annual dues are posted on the portal. Please log in and submit payment by November 30. 

We're hiring!
 
Do you know someone who may be interested in working at MAAR? We have an opening for a Curriculum Manager in our Learning and Professional Education department. Please share this posting with anyone who may be interested in the position. 
Minneapolis Area Association of REALTORS
5750 Lincoln Drive
Minneapolis, MN 55345