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March 19, 2012

Heart of the Community Program: Nominations Accepted Thru July 2, 2012

MAAR will award a donation up to $500 to a local organization on behalf of a MAAR member who shows commitment to improving the quality of life in their local community.

Member Appreciation Week | April 30 – May 4

ONE free class, treats and giveaways during this week. Register for your one free class online at www.mplsrealtor.com. For more information, contact info@mplsrealtor.com.

New Fields Available on NorthstarMLS Matrix and Add/Edit

Check Active listings where you entered a Lake/Waterfront Name. Revise saved searches or auto-emails that use Lake/Waterfront Name as a search criterion. | MORE INFO

Join the Rally to Protect the American Dream May 17

Stand with your fellow REALTORS® in Washington D.C. in support of housing. Register today and get the details. | MORE INFO

Nationwide Open House, April 28 – 29...pass it on!

Open houses open doors to buying opportunities! So what could be better than a weekend full of open houses, encouraging people to tour homes. Stay tuned for more info.

Weekly Market Activity Report
Buyer activity: up. Seller activity: down. That could soon change if sellers begin to increase their activity levels entering the spring market. They've understandably been a tad shy lately, but the changing landscape is starting to register with well-informed homeowners looking to move. Buyers have shown that they refuse to let one of the most attractive purchase environments pass them by. | READ MORE

Our Market Stats Products – Updated This Week

Check Out the May | June Education Catalog | VIEW CATALOG

Women's Council of REALTORS® | March 21 | 9:45 – 11:00 a.m.
Make Your Listings Appraiser Friendly | Instructor: Zoe Liston | REGISTER

FHA: Before Foreclosure & After | March 22 | 9:00 a.m. – noon | 3 CE
2012 presents a very different housing environment for homeowners and the
Federal Housing Administration (FHA). | MORE INFO

Identity Theft | March 22 | 1:00 – 4:00 p.m. | 3 CE
This course reviews case studies of real identity theft victims to show you how to
protect your clients' identities, as well as your own. | REGISTER.

Foundation is Now Open for 2012 Funding Requests | Deadline, May 1
The foundation encourages members to share this news with local organizations if they reside in the following counties: Hennepin, Scott, Carver, Sibley and McLeod.

Spring Mixer: Party at the Park | April 19, 4:00 – 7:00 p.m.
Meet and mingle with Affiliate and REALTOR® Members at Park Tavern.

Yun Hahn Swan Con: REALTOR® Summit, May 3
It's the most sought out and influential real estate industry leaders on one stage. This one-day, 5 CE credit event includes: lunch, treats, parking and one cool venue. | REGISTER

Clues You Might Be Eligible for REALTOR® Emeritus Status (Joined in 1972)
Richard Nixon was President, the French Connection won best movie, the Cowboys won the Super Bowl and gas was around $.47 a gallon. Contact Linda to begin registration

CALENDAR
Mar 21	Underwriting 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Mar 22	FHA: Before Foreclosure 9:00 a.m. – noon
Mar 22	Identity Theft 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Mar 23	Get'er Done: 8:30 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.
Mar 27	Power of Email Marketing 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
	MONTH AT A GLANCE

RE HEADLINES
1. Twin Cities REALTORS® Report Best February in 5 Years \| Fox 9
2. How to Win Facebook Friends and Influence People \| ProPublica
3. Twin Cities Housing Market on a Hot Streak \| StarTribune.com
4. 21,298 Homes Sold at Sherrifs' Sale in Minnesota in 2011
5. Price Dip, but Upbeat Signs Seen in Twin Cities Market \| F&C

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