WeMAR News & Topics

Add your professional photograph to your marketing materials. Sean Kenney’s Biz Photo will be at the WeMAR Glendale Office on Friday, March 4. Photo sessions are scheduled between 8:30 – 4:00 PM.Call Taki or Alysha at 818.288.8116 or 818.715.9829 to reserve your photo session TODAY. Sessions start at $79 (includes 6 shots on a CD). Make up & hair enhancement available for $35. For wardrobe tips and to see before and after shots, visit bizphoto.com. Schedule your... Read More

by Andrew Wooten We all love our laptops, smart phones, iPads, and all the other little electronic gadgets that make our lives so much easier. But are they safe? What are you telling the world about your life?Stalking. We all know what it is and why it happens. But, how it happens is changing. In the past someone would be stalked through phone calls and physically being followed. But in today's cyber world there is a new kind of stalking emerging, cyber stalking. Today you can be... Read More

The Surprise City Council voted to repeal the city’s “Do Not Solicit” ordinance last week, which means businesses no longer need to consult the “Do Not Solicit” list and are free to solicit in Surprise without a solicitation license.   The approved motion also requires City staff to formalize a process for gathering stakeholder input prior to the Council being presented with changes to or new city ordinances.  This is great news because it... Read More

We here at SAFE hope you are having a wonderful holiday season! We want to remind you to stay diligent and alert for possible dangerous situations. We know party season is upon us. As you host and attend those holiday parties remember to always put your safety first. Besides the common safety tips, like always use a designated driver and knowing when to say when, we would also like to share other tips on party safety.Safety Tips for Hosting a Party with Alcohol Have non alcoholic... Read More

Thank you for your continued membership. We appreciate you! 2011 WeMAR Membership Renewal Every January marks the time to renew your membership with REALTOR® associations. Paying your annual REALTOR® dues to WeMAR also includes payment to the National Association of REALTORS® and Arizona Association of REALTORS®. Affiliate members pay WeMAR dues only. Membership Renewal Timeline December 16 – Dues invoices are available for members to view and pay... Read More

Whether you celebrate Christmas, Chanukah, Kwanzaa or a personal holiday, the season is upon us for decorating our homes inside and outside. Here at SAFE we want to wish you all very Happy Holidays! However, we also want you to remain alert and diligent with your safety and the safety of your family. In addition to the holiday safety tips, we sent you a few weeks ago; here are more ways to reduce your chances of being victimized during the holiday season. We would like you to be... Read More

To: All REALTORS® and WeMAR Affiliates From: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION of REALTORS® and REALTORS® Federal Credit Union Date: November 30, 2010Introducing the Horizon Loan – Just in time for the holidays.With the holidays quickly approaching it’s hard not to feel some of the financial pressures that come along with this time of year. Whether it’s holiday expenses or a warm vacation, REALTORS® Federal Credit Union is here to help.What’s on your... Read More

NATIONAL ASSOCIATION of REALTORS® 500 New Jersey Avenue, NW Washington DC 20001 PUBLIC AFFAIRS For further information contact: Lucien Salvant, 202-383-1176 lsalvant@realtors.org WASHINGTON (December 1, 2010) – The following is a statement by National Association of REALTORS® President Ron Phipps. “As the leading advocate for housing and home ownership issues, NAR firmly believes that the mortgage interest deduction (MID) is vital to the stability of the... Read More

New Facility Provides Better Resources and Benefits for You! WeMAR Is Moving Spring 2011 It is WeMAR’s mission to provide our members with resources to achieve balance and success in their professional and personal lives. While the current real estate market presents challenges, it also creates great opportunities.   WeMAR is excited to announce the purchase of WeMAR’s new service center! In spring 2011, WeMAR will move into our new facility in Peoria,... Read More

The turkey and all the fixings will be on the table soon! Many of us will be heading to the mall (Andrew will be heading to the golf course). Parking lot robberies, abductions, pickpockets and vehicle theft will be on the rise. We here at SAFE are excited for the holidays too and we want you and your families to be safe this holiday season, physically, emotionally and financially. So, we've put together our Holiday Safety Tips Newsletters. Look for one every two weeks until the... Read More