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Over the weekend, the real estate community lost a prominent industry leader. Jim Stanton leaves his real estate footprint throughout the Twin Cities on over 6,000 home sites in 28 cities in Minnesota and Western Wisconsin.
“Jim Stanton always had his eye on the next project whether it be development or industry advocacy efforts. He absolutely believed in homeownership as a core value,” said Bill Wald, Minneapolis Area Association of REALTORS® CEO. Stanton would say, “I don’t lose money in real estate; in the stock market who’s to know.” He believed in the power of housing and homeownership to transform people's lives.
Stanton was not just a home builder or even a condo developer—he built communities. Large swaths of the North Metro were created because of his vision. Stanton was developing downtown condos during the housing recovery at a time when few others were breaking ground. Today, many parcels across Lakeville and Shakopee exist as they do in large part thanks to him.
He was quick with an anecdote, joke, story, anything for a laugh. He was hard-nosed in business, willing to stand up for what is right, but never took himself so seriously as to not have time to chat. His legacy will live on for decades—he laid the brickwork that makes up our communities.
Our deepest condolences to the Stanton family.
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Inventory Low, Market Times Quick, Buyer and Seller Activity Steady
David Arbit, Director of Research and Economics
"Compared to May 2016, new listings in the Twin Cities inched up 0.7 percent while closed sales fell 1.1 percent. Given that there were 17.3 percent fewer homes on the market compared to last May, it’s clear that buyers remain motivated." | MORE
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Monday, July 10 - August 3
Salesperson Pre-licensing Education
Do you know someone who may be interested in getting their Pre-Licensing education? MAAR offers Salesperson Pre-Licensing education through Kaplan (Brightwood College).
This premium Minnesota real estate licensing package includes Course I, II, III and the licensing exam prep at a $99 savings. The package is created to give potential agents the most effective licensing education and exam practice possible.
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Live Classes at MAAR
July 10 - 14
30-Hour Salesperson Course 1 - Pre-License
July 17 - 18
Exam Prep
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July 24 - July 27
30-Hour Salesperson Course 2 - Pre-license
July 31 - August 3
30-Hour Salesperson Course 3 - Pre-License
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| This course has been approved by the Minnesota Commissioner of Commerce for real estate pre-license education |
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Not only will this package satisfy the state’s 90-hour education requirement and prepare them to successfully pass their licensing exam, it will lay the foundation for a successful career in real estate.
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| The Heart of the Community Award recognizes REALTORS® for their commitment to serve as leaders in our local communities. If you are a REALTOR who rocks, your organization might be eligible to receive a $500 contribution from MAAR. Go ahead and tell us how you have made a difference in your community. Nominate yourself or a colleague. Watch the video below to see the impact. Nominations are accepted until July 11. | APPLY |
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Thursday, June 22 (11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.)
What's Your Cultural IQ? | Alisa Poehler
Do you have the ability to navigate, communicate and interrelate effectively when encountering cultural difference? Join us for an enjoyable lunch with Alisa Poehler, Cultural Subject Matter Expert with Berlitz Inc, as we gain knowledge of various cultures to help avoid misunderstandings and enable REALTORS® to provide better service. Investment: $10
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Twin Cities Pride Festival
Stop by the MAAR booth at the Twin Cities Pride Festival in Loring Park on June 24 - 25.
In our continued commitment to fair housing and homeownership for all, MAAR will again be participating at the 2017 Twin Cities Pride Festival, which will include hosting a booth that will be staffed by REALTOR volunteers & friends of the Association. A Tiny Home from Midwest Tiny Living will be parked next to our booth. We'll also be featuring the Tiny Home from as our float in the parade on Sunday morning. Join the fun! | MORE
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WEEKLY MARKET ACTIVITY REPORT
"New buyers wanting to make their first home purchase are finding that they would have to spend more of their monthly incomes in order to do so. Higher prices during the busiest months of the selling season are giving some buyers pause, which is partly due to low inventory and the slow-moving pace of new home construction. In addition, some would-be sellers are staying put instead of trying to find a replacement home in a competitive environment, which can further stall inventory growth." | MORE
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"Did you know that homeowners pay between 80 and 90 percent of all federal income taxes? If you are a homeowner, it’s time to stand up and be counted!"
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UPCOMING CLASSES/EVENTS AT MAAR
Please note that many of our June classes are filling up rapidly.
Be sure to complete your 15 CEs by June 30.
Tuesday, June 20 (1:00 p.m. - 4:45 p.m.)
7/1/16 - 6/30/17 Required Module: Residential Contracts | 3.75 CE Hours | REGISTER
Thursday, June 22 (11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.)
Global Lunch and Learn: What is Your Cultural/Global IQ? | REGISTER
Saturday & Sunday, June 24-25 (9:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.)
Twin Cities Pride Festival Volunteer Open Call | REGISTER
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Tuesday, June 20 (10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.)
Home Inspections Panel Discussion | Kevin Lucas, Tom Geoffroy, Tim Gerdes, Mike Nagell | INFO
Please note, there will be no Tuesday Mornings at MAAR held on July 4
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Home Matchmaker Ad Campaign
Be a part of the #HOMEMATCHMAKER revolution! Take advantage of this 15% off discount now through June 21.Coupon code: TS0617. Please note, this offer applies only to short-sleeved t-shirts. | INFO
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ATTENTION MEMBERS
3rd Quarter MLS payment of $119.00 is due by Friday, June 30, 2017.
To pay via credit card, log in to the online portal to review your credit card information and/or to remove invalid credit cards before submitting payment. Please make sure there is only one credit card (payment profile) on file to submit your payment. If you are enrolled in auto-pay please also log in to your account to ensure there is only one credit card on file.
To protect your credit or debit card information payments by phone will not be accepted. Payments can be made securely online or in person. Once payment is submitted, there are no refunds available.
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And we're hiring...
Do you know someone who has a fantastic personality, smart, works great with people, and is looking for a new job? MAAR is hiring a Membership Services Representative. This position is full time Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., salary commensurate with experience, and we have an excellent benefits package.
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