Across the Association Mar/Apr 2023

Bowling for RPAC April 19 | 6pm | Kingpin's Alley Latham JOIN YOUR FELLOW REALTORS FOR A FUN EVENING OF BOWLING, PIZZA, AND NETWORKING! REGISTRATION OPTIONS

AWARDS

Team $240 6 bowlers

Team Spirit Most Gutter Balls Female High Score Male High Score

Individual Team Member $40 Select this option if you are part of a team but each member is paying individually

REGISTER AT www.gcar.com/rpac-events

COST INCLUDES Unlimited Bowling Shoe Rental (don’t forget socks) Pizza, Wings, Salad, & Soda RPAC Contribution

SPONSORS

Contributions are not deductible for income tax purposes. Contributions to RPAC are voluntary and are used for political purposes. You may contribute more or less than the suggested amount. You may refuse to contribute without reprisal and the National Association of REALTORS, the New York State Association of REALTORS or any of its local boards or associations will not favor or disfavor any member because of the amount contributed. 70% of each contribution is used by your state PAC to support state and local political candidates. Until your NYSAR PAC reaches its PAC goal 30% is sent to National RPAC to support federal candidates and is charged against your limits under 2 U.S.C. 441a; after NYSAR PAC reaches its RPAC goal it may elect to retain your entire contribution for use in supporting state and local candidates.

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Across the Association

MAR/APR 2023

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MARKET SNAPSHOT

$257,500

February 2023 14%

NEW LISTINGS

758

MEDIAN SALES PRICE

PENDING S A L E S 5.8%

Average rate for 30-year mortgage as of Mar 23 (5.68% for 15-year).

-Freddie Mac

Across the Association

29.1%

777

MORTGAGE UPDATE

6.42%

3.0%

523

15.4%

DAYS ON MARKET

MONTH'S INVENTORY

12.4%

1.5

CLOSED SALES

44

GO TO GCAR.COM/MARKET-STATS FOR MORE INFO

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NAR NEWS

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www.realtorparty.com/brokers

JOIN NAR’S BROKER INVOLVEMENT PROGRAM For State and Federal Calls for Action The Broker Involvement Program provides Broker-Owners/Managers a quick and effective tool to enlist agents in bringing REALTOR® Party Issues to the attention of state legislatures and Congress.

Automatically send agents the Broker Call for Action If you have 100 or less agents, the Broker agrees to allow NAR to automatically send all Broker CFAs with the Broker’s name and company logo to their agents.

For Broker-Owners with 100 or more agents you may choose Auto–participation or review and approve.

NAR will alert the Broker by email when there is a Broker CFA. The Broker’s email message and the CFA will be available for review on the Broker Portal, where the Broker can approve or reject sending the Broker message and CFA with their name and logo.

The REALTOR® Party is a powerful alliance of REALTORS® and REALTOR® Associations working to protect and promote homeownership and property investment.

JOIN TODAY www.realtorparty.realtor/brokers

NAR NEWS

6 Benefits

1. Market

Statistics and Trends

Keeping your clients in the know and your business relevant! You’ll find the latest market statistics at www.gcar.com/market-stats

to Being a GCAR Member FREE EDUCATION

NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES

As a member, you enjoy FREE classes!

Activities, events, and programs bring together members connected to the industry.

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AFFILIATE PROGRAM

ADVOCACY & ACTION

Our Affiliate Members underwrite GCAR event keeping costs to members reasonable and sometimes free.

RPAC fights for real estate interests and the rights of property owners.

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DISPUTE RESOLUTION & ETHICS You and your clients may file ethics complaints, mediation, and/or arbitration requests without having to go to court.

6.

The Greater Capital Association of REALTORS® strives to provide its members with programs and services which enhance the members’ ability to successfully conduct their business in a competent and ethical manner, and to promote the public’s right to use and transfer real property.

20 Across the Association

MAR/APR 2023

LOBBY DAY

MAY 2, 2023

Albany, New York

Join fellow REALTORS® from across the state to advocate for such important NYSAR legislative priorities like: • Opposing “Good Cause” Eviction Legislation • Support First Time Homebuyers • Increasing Transparency in the Purchase of a Cooperative Apartment • Addressing the State’s Flawed Telemarketing Law

This will be a prime opportunity to speak to your lawmakers about important issues impacting REALTORS® and the real estate profession. Complimentary breakfast and lunch will be served.

#NYSARLobbyDay2023 #TeamNYSAR

RSVP TODAY!

Contact your local board to arrange meetings with your lawmakers.

If you have questions please contact Leanne Little at govt@nysar.com.