WeMAR News & Topics

There’s Power in Numbers! Open houses open doors to buying opportunities! So what could be better than a weekend full of open houses, encouraging people to tour homes and learn more about the benefits of home ownership. That’s the promise of the 2011 REALTOR® Nationwide Open House Weekend. Plan to be a part of the campaign, hosted by participating state and local REALTOR® associations on Saturday and Sunday, June 4-5. The Nationwide Open House Weekend offers... Read More

We are happy to announce WeMAR will open our new service center on Friday, May 6. WeMAR will now be conveniently located in Peoria at 9001 West Union Hills Drive (south side of Union Hills Drive, east of 91st Avenue). Click here for a map or to get directions.After several months of construction, the new facility is ready to house our service center, which features many new member resources and benefits including: Three larger classrooms Advanced technology for more... Read More

REALTORS® FEDERAL CREDIT UNIONONLINE BANKING UPGRADEFACT SHEET printable copy Marketing and Business Development is pleased to announce REALTORS® Federal Credit Union online banking system is officially up and running as of Monday, April 18.  REALTORS® FCU was created by the National Association of REALTORS® as an independent and member-owned financial cooperative with services designed to meet the unique financial and cash-flow needs of REALTORS®.... Read More

City of Glendale Changed Utility Deposit Fees and Contracting Policy The Glendale City Council passed the change in the utility contracting policy to allow staff to create administrative changes to contract with either a tenant or a property owner and to increase the security deposit to $200 to cover the average delinquent bill and shut-off procedures.  Owner-occupied homes can request a deposit refund within 6 months.  Tenant accounts security deposits will be held for... Read More

by Andrew WootenWe all do it, everyday. We do it without thinking, without worry. We put ourselves in harm's way. No, not physically, virtually. How many e-mails did you open today not knowing whom they were really from? How many websites did you visit today without checking their authenticity? How many bills did you pay without verifying the websites were secure? These are all things we've come to take for granted. We just assume someone out in the Internet world is... Read More

January 28, 2011 by Denny Elmes-Designated Broker, and Jill Estrada It has been reported that several of the associations in Sun City and Sun City West are attempting to obtain FHA condo approval.  It is crucial that all homeowners, association boards and residents of communities such as those in Sun City and Sun City West, Arizona understand that the majority of the units in these communities which are loosely referred to as “condo’s” are NOT legal... Read More

Log in to your WeMAR.org account read activities and results from the Home Ownership Matters campaign efforts for the week of January 27 - February 4. For the most up-to-date information and resources related to the Home Ownership Matters campaign, visit www.realtor.org/topics/homeownership. Read More

Renew Your WeMAR Membership TODAY! Every year, REALTOR® Dues are due January 1. WeMAR extended a grace period to pay until January 24, 2011. As of January 25, dues payment includes a $40 late fee. WeMAR members who have not paid their REALTOR® Dues by February 14 will be inactivated as members beginning February 15. To be reinstated as a member, there will be an additional $25 reconnect fee. Inactive membership removes your access to MLS, your Lockbox Key, ZipForm®,... Read More

Public Affairs Associate National Association of REALTORS® 500 New Jersey Ave., NW Washington, DC 20001 review a list of activities and results from the Home Ownership Matters campaign efforts for the week of January 22-28, 2011. For the most up-to-date information and resources related to the Home Ownership Matters campaign, visit www.realtor.org/topics/homeownership. Last week’s release of our Harris Poll data garnered additional coverage this week, as identified... Read More

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