November 12, 2018
MEMBER DUES PAYMENTS DEADLINE IS NOVEMBER 30
ANNOUNCEMENTS

ENERGY LUNCH
 
The Basics of Being a Green REALTOR®
 
Join Ben Rabe from Fresh Energy on how you can add more value to your business by learning the basics of what makes a house more energy efficient. We'll discuss heating systems, doors, windows, lighting, appliances and renewable energy. Lunch is included.

 
Organized by the Green Committee

BREWS AND NEWS
 
Hopkins, Golden Valley & Saint Louis Park  
 
Explore the neighborhoods of Hopkins, Golden Valley, and St. Louis Park with the Minneapolis Area REALTORS® Young Professionals Network. Hear from our expert panelist and learn about new business developments, housing and programs offered in this community.
Sponsored by:

GLOBAL LUNCH AND LEARN
 
Retiring in Mexico
 
The MAR Global Business Council is hosting a Global Lunch and Learn - Retiring in Mexico with special guest speaker, Gerardo Guerrero, Consul of Mexico in St. Paul.
 
Consul Guerrero will be sharing information about Mexico including the topic of retirees and the acquisition of property. Joining Consul Guerrero will be Rodolfo Trujillo, REALTOR member of MAR sharing his experiences in selling property in Mexico. 

REALTOR® OF THE YEAR AWARD
MAR 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.
The 2019 REALTOR® of the Year Recipient will receive the award at the MAR annual leadership installation event.

The recipient receives a $1,000 charitable gift made payable to a charity of their choosing. Nominations are due by November 1.
MARKET ACTIVITY
Weekly Market Activity Report
 
"According to Freddie Mac, the 30-year fixed rate is at its highest average in seven years, reaching 4.94 percent. Last year at this time, the average rate was 3.90 percent. The higher rates are causing a slowdown in home price growth in some markets, but not all markets yet. Keeping a positive perspective, average rates were 5.97 percent ten years ago at this time, 6.78 percent 20 years ago and 10.39 percent 30 years ago. For maximum comparative impact, consider the 17.21 percent average rate of November 1981." VIEW REPORT

ELECTION RESULTS
 
Minneapolis Area REALTORS® local RPAC Committee endorsed the following candidates for public office. See local candidate results
 
UPCOMING CLASSES
Video Made the Real Estate Star
This course has been approved from the Minnesota Commissioner of Commerce for 3.75 hours of Real Estate Continuing Education
Millennials: The NOW Big Thing
This course has been approved by the Minnesota Commissioner of Commerce for 3.75 hours of Real Estate Continuing Education
Agency and Fair Housing Plus
This course has been approved by the Minnesota Commissioner of Commerce for 3.75 hours of Real Estate Continuing Education
CALENDAR
Every REALTOR® is required to complete 2.50 CE Hours of Code of Ethics training by December 31, 2018. If you have yet to complete your Ethics requirement, please choose a class that works for you below or view our calendar for additional dates.* 
 
FINAL DATES FOR ON-SITE CLASSES THAT SATISFY THE REQUIREMENT FOR THE 2017/18 CYCLE:
Pathways to Professionalism - Code of Ethics 2017/18
This course has been approved by the Minnesota Commissioner of Commerce for 2.5 hours of Real Estate Continuing Education
Pathways to Professionalism - Code of Ethics 2017/18
This course has been approved by the Minnesota Commissioner of Commerce for 2.5 hours of Real Estate Continuing Education
Pathways to Professionalism - Code of Ethics 2017/18
This course has been approved by the Minnesota Commissioner of Commerce for 2.5 hours of Real Estate Continuing Education
Pathways to Professionalism - Code of Ethics 2017/18
This course has been approved by the Minnesota Commissioner of Commerce for 2.5 hours of Real Estate Continuing Education
 
*Failure to complete the required periodic (every 2 years) ethics training shall be considered a violation of a membership duty; for which, REALTOR® membership shall be suspended until such time as the required training has been completed.

TUESDAY MORNINGS AT MAR 
 
Healthcare Options and Insurance Information for the Self-Employed
Tuesday, November 20 (10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.)
Presenter: Greg De Keuster, My Healthcare Strategy
Sponsor: Mark Erickson, Royal Credit Union
 
There is no CE available for Tuesday Mornings at MAR events. This is a free benefit open to all members.
SOCIAL CORNER
NEWS
 

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