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June 17 Is “Dump the Pump” Day
Join Americans across the country by leaving your car in the garage on “Dump the Pump” Day, Thursday, June 17.
Ride LeeTran, ride your bike, walk or carpool to save money, save fuel, reduce congestion and pollution.
To plan your trip, call LeeTran’s Customer Service staff at 533-8726, option 1, or click on “Routes & Schedules” on the left.
HAFA is Changing the Short Sale!
The Women’s Council of Realtors Florida State Chapter along with AssetPlanUSA are pleased to present a HAFA (Home Affordable Foreclosure Alternatives) Education and Certification program for Realtors and Industry Professionals.
How will you benefit from taking the course:
Learn what HAFA is and who it affects.
Understand how it works with the Home Affordable Modification Program (HAMP)
Learn the HAFA transactions process, its time-lines, eligibility, and forms.
Understand the responsibilities of Sellers (Distressed Borrowers), Real Estate Professionals, and Servicers under HAFA.
Get HAFA program and Servicer updates for 1 year after registration
Why?
HAFA is the first program to set nationwide standards on the Short Sale process, time-lines and documentation giving Realtors, Buyers and Sellers realistic expectation in a transaction.. HAFA also creates significant financial incentives for Borrowers (Sellers), Servicers, and Investors to drive growth in Short Sale transactions.
As an organization influencing professionals to exercise their potential as industry leaders we have aligned with AssetPlanUSA to continue that effort and have a positive impact on our communities.
Pre-recorded, 6 module internet based training with PPT presentation (May be taken from anywhere at anytime) Duration: 2 to 3 hours Regular Price: $249 Special WCR Price: $179 WCR Promo Code: APWCR001
Information: HAFA Certification (800) 787-5031 or mailto:snoice@assetplanusa.com
HAFA Certification
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2010 GOVERNING BOARD AND COMMITTEE CHAIRS
PRESIDENT RHONDA DINER
PRES ELECT HEATHER WIGHTMAN
VP MEMBERSHIP JUDI GIETZEN
TREASURER KAREN BORING
SECRETARY CAROL HERRON
BYLAWS SHARON ZUCCARO
EDUCATION/PROGRAMS BETH MANCINI
FINANCE CATHIE BARTLETT
NOMINATING /HOSPITALITY NANCY MARTIN
WAYS AND MEANS NANCY DALASKEY
MARKETING PAM OLSEN
NEWSLETTER RENAY CRAWFORD
AUDIT CATHY HAMILTON
AWARDS CAROL BIRON
BUSINESS RESOURCE
& STATE FOCUS CHAIR DEBI CHESEBORO
SPONSORSHIP JUDY EUBANKS
TRENDS AND TECHNOLOGY JEANETTE IGOE
NAR Center for Realtor Technology Newsletter
What to Watch For: Newsletter
The National Association of REALTORS® has carefully considered how we can best support you, our members, in these uncertain times. NAR is here to assist you and your business with the Right Tools, Right Now.
ADMINISTRATION RELEASES FEBRUARY LOAN MODIFICATION REPORT “The Making Home Affordable Program”
3/12/2010
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of the Treasury and the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) today released February data for the Administration’s Home Affordable Modification Program (HAMP). As of the end of the month, more than one million borrowers were receiving a median savings of $500 each month , a 36 percent median monthly payment decrease. Permanent modifications have been granted to 170,000 homeowners and an additional 91,800 permanent modifications have been approved by servicers and are pending only borrower acceptance.
The February report can be found here.
R.E. RELATED WEBSITES
Fannie Mae’s Lender
New Florida Resident
The Bank Rate Monitor
Florida Realtors
U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Affairs (HUD
Freddie Mac
Ginnie Mae
Veteran’s Administration
American Home Owner’s Association
Foundation Center
Enterprise Foundation
The Mortgage Loan Page
Home Loan Search (Most Popular Searches)
FEMA Flood Maps and Insurance
Florida’s “Hardest Hit” Program Florida Housing Department
CREDIT AGENCIES
It is recommended you do a credit search once a year to verify any errors on your report, these are the top 3 companies.
Equifax
TransUnion
Experian (formerly TRW)



