News reports out of Washington have indicated that an extension of the extremely popular $8,000 tax credit for first-time home buyers, along with a proposal to offer a $6,500 credit for existing homeowners, has been agreed to by key members of the Senate. The new $6,500 credit would be for those existing homeowners who have lived in their current residence for a consecutive five-year period within the past eight years.
Potential home buyers would need to be under contract by April 30, 2010, and close before July 1st, 2010. Concerns have been raised by House Democrats about the cost of the program, and there have also been allegations of abuse of the program that have resulted in an IRS probe of the program.
What new technologies or innovations will lead real estate into 2010? There is only one place to find out. Real Estate Connect: New York City. From January 13th – 15th, 2010, industry and technology leaders will inform you on what is coming in the year ahead and how you can keep up.
But to get ahead, gather with over 1,300 of your peers to look at the future. The things you learn become your competitive advantage; the people you meet become your new customers, partners, or collaborators in innovation.
Registration is open now. Click Here and don’t miss out on the one conference where you will learn what tools you can use in the coming year.
e-PRO is designed to help agents thrive in the world of online real estate by teaching students the technology on the forefront of the industry. VanEd offers access to the e-PRO certification program online. e-PRO is the only Internet certification program endorsed by NAR, and is designed to enhance the students knowledge of online marketing and 
resources.
Right now receive a discount on the price of the e-PRO certification course. Register by Friday, October 16th and pay only $299! and receive: e-PRO – NAR’s only internet certification program as well as the new Web 2.0/Social Media module that was released in July – FREE!
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For more information on e-PRO, visit Certified e-PRO Trainer Curtis Hilty’s page online by clicking here.
Register now for the 2009 REALTORS® Conference and Expo! We encouraged to register soon for the best hotel options! The conference is slated to run from November 13th through the 16th and the Annual Governance meetings will run from the 11th through the 16th.
This years conference will include programs and opportunities to expand your business and increase your productivity. Registrants will also be able to hear Condoleezza Rice, Sugar Ray Leonard and Daniel Shapiro. Learn more at http://www.realtor.org/convention.nsf/.
Review the NAR Conference Hotel map and amenities and the NAR Governance Meeting Schedule to 
help you plan your trip and housing needs.
