NEWS YOU CAN USE: May 12, 2008



Watch NAR's Chief Economist, Lawrence Yun

"Play Ball"

Office Depot Offers Gift Card

The More You Learn, The More You Earn

Continuing Education Classes

"Great Time To Buy!"


NOCBOR Annual Golf Outing

General Membership Meeting



Watch NAR's Chief Economist, Lawrence Yun

Available is a video from NAR's Chief Economist, Lawrence Yun.  Yun's presentation features positives of Michigan's markets.  Watch Yun's full session which is approximately 40 minutes long, Click here  to watch his presentation and to download his power point presentation.

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"Play Ball"

Have you registered to have some fun on Sunday, May 18? We’re planning on playing some softball, eating some frankfurters & chips, having a special drawing for two gas cards and share some laughs at the Waterford Rotary Park (Fields #1 & #2) off Tubbs Rd. 1-5 p.m.  Call 248-674-4080 and add your name to the winning team.

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Office Depot Offers Gift Card

NOCBOR’s Membership Services Committee has negotiated an arrangement with Office Depot to offer its members an opportunity to receive a gift card in the amount of $10, simply by enrolling as a NOCBOR member and receiving, not only a discount on all items, but a $10 gift card with the purchase of $100 (can be multiple purchases added together). To receive your $10 gift card, you will have to fax the receipt and your mailing address and you will be sent your gift card.

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The More You Learn, The More You Earn

Donna Peres (New England Financial) is scheduled for Wednesday, May 14 (10 a.m.) to assist you with some of your financial planning needs, "How To Save What You Make;" Thursday, May 15 (10 a.m.), NOCBOR members & attorneys, Jim & Jake Porritt, will share with you "What You Need To Know About Short Sales;" Tuesday, May 20, Affiliate Cory Jorgensen (Pillar to Post) will offer, "Grow Houses & Clandestine Drug Labs,"(10 a.m.) providing 2 hours of free continuing education. NOCBOR member Bruce Abramson will share his knowledge with those who are interested in "Prepaid Legal & Identity Theft" on Wednesday, May 21 (10 a.m.); on Tuesday, June 3, Affiliate Barb Bartus (Countrywide Home Loans) will offer information on "The Reverse Mortgage" (10 a.m.)

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Continuing Education Classes

Yes, Virginia, your continuing education must be completed by December 31, 2008, in order for you to legally practice the profession of real estate. Sally Bell will instruct 6 hours on Friday, May 16 (9:30 a.m.). Course fee is $35. Cathy Siders will offer 6 hours on Thursday, June 19. For additional dates throughout the year, check Education at the top of this page.

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"Great Time To Buy!"

 Have you received your free "Great Time To Buy!" sign riders? All NOCBOR members are entitled to receive two riders, so if you have not received your allotment, please contact NOCBOR. Also, watch for some exciting news about the "Great Time To Buy!" campaign, featuring premier advertising rates for the “Great Oakland Open House” event to be held in July! Watch for "Great Time To Buy!" workshops which will be held at NOCBOR, Thursday, June 26 and Thursday, July 20. 

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NOCBOR Annual Golf Outing

The price is still the same…$85 for 18 holes, cart, continental breakfast, lunch at the turn, buffet after golf, prizes and some good ‘ole fun! Thursday, July 17 at Liberty Golf Course on Maybee Rd., Clarkston. Call today for registration form.

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General Membership Meeting


Save Tuesday, June 10 (9 a.m.-12 p.m.) to attend NOCBOR’s General Membership meeting at Deer Lake Banquet Center. Terry Watson, who mesmerized 150 members in April, will be back to introduce you to "Watson’s World of Negotiations!" Plan on coming early (8:30 a.m.) for a buffet breakfast sponsored by NOCBOR. You will need reservations for this event. Please call (248) 674-4080

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