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Winter 2012 Education Schedule PDF Print E-mail

 2012 EDUCATION SCHEDULE


BICAR: Thursday, February 9th, 2012 from 1:00 – 5:00 p.m. - Instructor: Corean Hamlin.  If you are interested in attending, please complete the attached BICAR registration form.  Remember we offer a huge savings for our members, only $35.00.  You can register for all classes at http://www.abr-nc.com/membership/services  log-in; scroll to bottom of page and click on Register For Classes; find course of interest and add selection to cart.  Once you have completed and placed in cart proceed to check-out in order to complete your registration.  If you should have any questions contact Valerie at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

 

Workforce Housing Specialist Certification Course Schedule

 

 

February 29, 2012, 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. EXPANDED HOUSING OPPORTUNITIES

BRAND NEW OFFERING FROM NAR!  Lunch will be provided!
Course Description:  6-hour educational course developed by the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR)  to: educate students on the range of affordable housing opportunities and clients seeking them; increase students’ knowledge and understanding of how affordability impacts the housing market, their clients, their business, and their community; help students analyze affordable financing options through credible lenders, including local, state, federal, and non-profit assistance programs for buyers and renters; and teach students how to better leverage partnerships and resources to expand housing opportunities through workforce housing initiatives, green building concepts, and advocacy to benefit the student, their clients, and their communities.  This class can be used as a recertification class for those already certified or as an elective for those pursuing the certification.**

March 1, 2012, 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. FINANCING DREAMS
Sponsored by the North Carolina Housing Finance Agency, this course is a Core course in the Workforce Housing Specialist program and is approved as a 4-hour CE elective credit.  The Financing Dreams course provides in-depth coverage of NCHFA’s programs, including property and buyer eligibility, the loan process and how YOU can help YOUR customers finance their home.   This is a Core course in the Workforce Housing Specialist certification program.

 March 8, 2012, 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.  EMPLOYER ASSISTED HOUSING
NAR’s Employer Assisted Housing (EAH) class is a unique class to help you unlock a new market as well as to help address workforce housing issues in your community.  Learn how to work with local employers to discuss EAH, EAH’s benefits, and three options employers can implement to help their employees become homeowners or afford a home that is close to their workplaces. The EAH Class will help you to increase your name recognition, expand your client base, gain referrals, enhance your professionalism, and strengthen your community. This class can be used as a recertification class for those already certified or as an elective for those pursuing the certification.**

Course Cost: $50.00 per course.  Contact Valerie at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it   if you are interested in attending these courses.

 

Visit www.homes4nc.org for more information about the Workforce Housing Specialist certification program.
** The EHO and EAH courses are not approved by NCREC for CE elective credit

and also

HAVE YOU MET THE THIRD QUADRENNIAL ETHICS TRAINING REQUIREMENTS?

 You must take the Code of Ethics one time within this current period

(January 2009 - December 2012).

 If you are not sure if you have met the third cycle requirements, please login to your NRDS account at www.realtor.org Never logged in? You will need to register. Click on "Click here to register" (You will need your NRDS number) 
Remember:
You can take the code of ethics for FREE online at www.realtor.org.  After you have logged in search code of ethics.

 

  

 
Inclement Weather Policy PDF Print E-mail

Please be advised that the Asheville Board of REALTORS is committed to the the safety of our Members, neighbors and friends.  Winter office closures and delays will reflect those of the Asheville City School District.  If the Asheville City School Board denotes delays and closures we will follow the same proceedures and schedules.  Also, note the education schedule, committee meetings and board scheduled events are included for your personal safety.  Watch your local news regarding school closures and please call the board if you are uncertain.

Click here for school closures. http://www.wlos.com/shared/newsroom/closings/ 

 

 
Habitat House PDF Print E-mail
Habitat of Asheville Habitat Wall Raising

The Tirgoala family is excited about the progress our/their home is making.

Tirgoala Family

Please come out and help finish the build. Come out Thursday 10/29 and help with the push to the finish.

Where: Habitat’s Enka Hills neighborhood Warren Haynes Dr. off Sand Hill Rd.in West Asheville

Habitat Rotary Asheville
 
Ambassador News Release PDF Print E-mail
Affordable Housing Affordable Housing

REALTORS® Recognized for Increasing Affordable Housing

WASHINGTON, August 14, 2008

The city of Asheville, N.C., has been named an Ambassador City by the National Association of Realtors® and the U.S. Conference of Mayors for expanding affordable housing.

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REALTORS®, Mayors Recognize Asheville For Promoting Housing Opportunities PDF Print E-mail
Affordable Housing

The National Association of Realtors® and the U.S. Conference of Mayors have designated Asheville and five other cities as 2008 Ambassador Cities.

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