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Sunday, January 02, 2011

3 Tools Realtors Can Use to Increase Sales on the Web

I'm passing along an interesting article about 3 recommendations that Real Estate agents can leverage to increase sales and customer experience on the web.

http://bit.ly/gypZiC

Friday, December 24, 2010

Merry Christmas says Santa Paterson - Governor increases Bankruptcy Homestead Exemption

Long Islanders filing bankruptcy can now protect $150,000 for individuals and $300,000 for couples in home equity if they file for bankruptcy. This is in contrast to the $50,000 and $100,000 previously available. This is a huge change and a huge chance for a fresh start for many homeowners with equity. If you haven't considered bankruptcy because your house has a lot of equity, but you are otherwise strapped with bundles of credit card debt, this one is for you. Thank you Santa Paterson.

To read the law, click here.

Also, for all you contractors out there, the new law also increases the exemption from bankruptcy for tools of the trade from $600 to $3,000. So, now you can keep working after a bankruptcy with your tools by your side.

Thursday, December 23, 2010

Registration NOW open for new Fair Housing course - 1/20 and 1/27

Attention Real Estate Professionals! We just opened registration for the brand new course The Fair Housing Act on the following dates:

Thursday January 20th in Bethpage - Thanks to our sponsor Bethpage Federal Credit Union.

Thursday January 27th in Northville (Riverhead) - Thanks to our brand new sponsor Long Island National Golf Club! http://www.longislandnationalgc.com/
*special catered event

Here are course details:

The Fair Housing Act
Credits: 3 Hours
Instructor(s): Andrew M. Lieb, Esq., MPH

Summary: Be warned - Discrimination in housing is very serious and exposes real estate agents to liability and the potential loss of their license. In fact, discrimination is so serious that the Department of State only requires that this course be included in the requisite 22.5 hours of continuing education and requires no other topic. This course is not a general survey course on discrimination, instead it explains a very specific law: The Fair Housing Act, which regulates our entire industry. The seminar will detail specific cases involving real estate agents and mortgage lenders who violated the Act. Be prepared for this course to hit home.

** To register go to http://bit.ly/hM2ok8