Save the Date: REALTOR Day - May 2, 2017
LOUISIANA REALTORS • March 2, 2017
Preparations are underway for the 2017 Spring Into Action Legislative Conference. This year REALTORS from all over the state are encouraged to attend and participate in REALTOR DAY in Baton Rouge on Tuesday, May 2, 2017.
The event will kick off with a luncheon with invited guest speaker, Governor John Bel Edwards. Following lunch there will be a short legislative issues briefing then a visit to the State Capitol which provides an opportunity for REALTORS to talk with the state legislators from their area. Members from all over the state will have the chance to rally together and advocate on behalf of consumers to protect home ownership in Louisiana. The day winds down with a networking reception with industry peers and elected officials at the nearby Louisiana REALTORS' office.
Registration for the event is $79/member and includes the cost of lunch, a Louisiana REALTORS branded polo shirt, and the afternoon networking reception. Some local boards are organizing bus trips so please check with them for details.
Detailed agenda for the Spring Into Action Legislative Conference along with hotel information and discount code coming soon!
Want Your Teen to Own a Home Someday? Start Talking Money Now Teens may not be thinking about mortgage rates or down payments just yet, but the money habits they’re building now can follow them for years. And 88% of teens surveyed by Fannie Mae and Junior Achievement said they want to own a home someday. This week’s Consumer Guide: Talk to Your Teens About Money and Homeownership makes those conversations a little easier, covering everything from credit scores and budgeting to debt, renting versus owning and saving for that eventual down payment. So yes, you may have to interrupt the doomscrolling. But helping teens get smarter about money today could put them in a much better position to get the keys to a home of their own down the road. Download all of NAR’s Consumer Guides in English or Spanish at facts.realtor. For ease of reference, below is a list of the most recent guides: NEW: Teen Financial Literacy Fraud Red Flags Helping Family Members Become Homeowners Prepare Your Home for Hurricane Season Condominium Insurance Thank you for your continued engagement with the “Consumer Guide” series and for sharing the resources with prospective clients to ensure they have the information they need to find success in their home buying or selling journey. Remember that these guides are for informational purposes only and are not meant to enact or change any existing NAR policy. The next Consumer Guide, scheduled for publication on Oct. 21, will cover winter cold and storm preparedness.
Homeownership Is on Louisiana's November Ballot
After months of gathering recipes from across our Louisiana REALTORS® family, the cookbook is ready! This 200+ page collection is filled with Louisiana flavor, REALTOR® heart and recipes contributed by our members. We launched sales of the cookbook at the Fall Governance Meetings. You can now purchase your copy for $30 directly from the printer and shipped to you! Additionally, we will have copies available at the RRF booth at NXT . After NXT, we will carry a limited stock at the LR office for you to purchase through the LR Merch Shop and pick-up from the office or at an LR event, as stock is available. Even better, $15 from every cookbook sold will be donated to the REALTORS® Relief Foundation (RRF) to help provide housing-related assistance to REALTORS® and their families following disasters. Pick up a copy for yourself, grab one as a gift and enjoy a taste of Louisiana while supporting a great cause!
