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ACAR Announces the REALTOR Spotlight

By Kelli Moss posted 16 hours ago
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Congratulations to this week's Realtor Spotlight member, Jessica Narowitz of Russell Realty. If you talk to Jessica this week, be sure to offer your congratulations. #ACARNews ​ #FeaturedPosts #RealtorSpotlight
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RPAC Office of the Week

By Kelli Moss posted 4 days ago
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Congratulations to Red Bell Real Estate in Independence on being recognized as the ACAR RPAC Office of the Week. This office has 100% RPAC participation among their ACAR members! Well done!! #ACARNews ​ #FeaturedPosts #RPACNews
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REALTOR Essentials Store: Item of the Week

By Kelli Moss posted 6 days ago
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Check out this week's Realtor Essentials Store Item of the Week: A Ladies Soft Royal Blue V-Neck Top. Super soft, sharp and comfy. Special order with your company logo (additional cost) or just wear it as is. Available in S-XL ( XXL and larger available at an additional cost). http://www.realtoressentialsstore.com . Free R Branded mask with any online store purchase! #ACARNews ​
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ACAR Announces the REALTOR Spotlight

By Kelli Moss posted 7 days ago
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Congratulations to this week's Realtor Spotlight member, Clifford Johnson of Century 21 HomeStar. If you talk to Clifford this week, be sure to offer your congratulations. #ACARNews ​
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ACAR Announces the REALTOR Spotlight

By Kelli Moss posted 14 days ago
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Congratulations to this week's Realtor Spotlight member, Brendan Bennett of eXp Realty. If you talk to Brendan this week, be sure to offer your congratulations. #ACARNews #RealtorSpotlight ​​ #FeaturedPosts
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ACAR Announces the REALTOR Spotlight

By Kelli Moss posted 21 days ago
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Congratulations to this week's Realtor Spotlight member, Leslee Salhany of Berkshire Home Services Simon & Salhany Realty. If you talk to Leslee this week, be sure to offer your congratulations. #ACARNews ​ #FeaturedPosts #RealtorSpotlight
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Happy St. Patrick's Day

By Kelli Moss posted 26 days ago
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Happy St. Patrick's Day from your friends at Akron Cleveland Association of REALTORS.  #ACARNews ​ #FeaturedPosts
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Housing Market Statistics - February 2021

By Kelli Moss posted 27 days ago
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ACAR's Monthly Housing STATS are here. Click below for this month's updates for Cuyahoga, Portage and Summit counties.  #ACARNews ​ #FeaturedPosts #HousingStats #STATS #ConsumerInformation
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ACAR Announces the REALTOR Spotlight

By Kelli Moss posted 28 days ago
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Congratulations to this week's Realtor Spotlight member, Camille Acevedo of Keller Williams Greater Metropolitan . If you talk to Camille this week, be sure to offer your congratulations. #ACARNews ​ #FeaturedPosts #RealtorSpotlight
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Don't Forget!!!! Daylight Savings Time This Weekend!

By Kelli Moss posted 03-12-2021
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Don't forget to SPRING FORWARD tonight for Daylight Savings Time. #ACARNews #Featured Posts ​​​​ #FeaturedPosts
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From Ohio REALTORS: Ohio House introduces First-Time Homebuyer Savings Act legislation

By Jamie McMillen posted 03-11-2021
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By Beth Wanless, Ohio REALTORS Director of Government Affairs The effort to create a First-Time Homebuyer Savings Act program in Ohio took an important step forward with the introduction of House Bill 186 yesterday. The measure, a companion to Senate Bill 24, is designed to allow first-time homebuyers to open a tax-deductible savings account for use toward a home purchase. House Bill 186, introduced by Rep. D.J. Swearingen (R-District 89) and Rep. Shane Wilken (R-91), mirrors the legislation that has had three hearings in the Ohio Senate's Ways and Means Committee. The House Bill has broad, bipartisan support, evidenced by its co-sponsors: Rep. Rick Carfagna ...
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NAR: Legislative Update, March 10, 2021

By Jamie McMillen posted 03-11-2021
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From the desk of Zack Rubin-McCarry, NAR Senior Political Representative  March 10, 2021 NAR Stresses Support for Independent Contractor Classification   NAR has been educating policymakers on the importance of real estate professionals’ ability to be classified as independent contractors to the real estate industry, homeowners across the country, and to boosting the economy. The ability to work as an independent contractor is recognized and protected under many state and some federal laws (see 26. U.S.C. §3508(link is external) and state laws ). However, litigation and new federal and state legislation continue to threaten workers’ ability to ...
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NAR: COVID-19 FAQs for Housing Providers

By Jamie McMillen posted 03-11-2021
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Housing providers have special considerations when it comes to their residents. How they can protect them? What precautions should they take? How they can ensure the building is protected and sustainable. This FAQ, updated March 3, 2021, answers those questions . In addition, NAR has published two videos –  The Eviction Moratorium , and   Next Up: Eviction Moratorium and Need for Rental Assistance   – to discuss the eviction moratorium, and to explain what the CDC order means to housing providers and commercial practitioners around the country. More information can be found at: https://www.nar.realtor/political-advocacy/coronavirus-housing-providers-faqs.  ...
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NAR: American Rescue Plan Summary

By Jamie McMillen posted 03-11-2021
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NAR's Federal Advocacy team has been working closely with Congress and the Administration to ensure the interests of REALTORS®, their families, consumers, and the entire real estate industry are protected in any federal action in response to COVID-19. Congress has passed a $1.9 trillion coronavirus relief package known as the “American Rescue Plan of 2021” and the bill is expected to be signed by the President. Included in the package are several provisions that impact the real estate industry: Business & Unemployment Provisions Housing Provisions Tax Provisions State & Local Assistance View the 6-page document here .  #IssuesandLegislation ...
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NAR: RPAC 2020 Election Cycle Update

By Jamie McMillen posted 03-11-2021
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Since 1969, the REALTORS Political Action Committee has promoted the election of candidates who support NAR's public policy priorities in order to protect the tradition of private property ownership. The infographic below highlights participation and fundraising efforts from 2020.  #IssuesandLegislation #RPACNews ​​​
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REALTOR Essentials Store: Item of the Week

By Kelli Moss posted 03-09-2021
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Realtor Essentials Store - Online Item of the Week: Realtor Branded Mens Midweight Fleece Jacket. Soft fleece full zip jacket. $51.99 Available in XS-XL (XXL and larger available at an additional cost) Special order only! www.realtoressentialsstore.com. Free R Branded mask with any online store purchase! #ACARNews #Featured Posts ​​ #FeaturedPosts
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REALTOR Essentials Store Celebrates International Women's Day

By Kelli Moss posted 03-08-2021
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Happy International Women's Day! The Realtor Essentials Store is celebrating the awesome women of real estate with a special offer! Show off your REALTOR style in this fabulous ladies v-neck bling T-shirt. Only $34.99 available in Black, Royal Blue and Pink, sizes S-XL. Head over to the website ( RealtorEssentialsStore.com ) and special order yours today!  #ACARNews ​​ #ProductoftheWeek
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ACAR Announces the REALTOR Spotlight

By Kelli Moss posted 03-08-2021
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Congratulations to this week's Realtor Spotlight member, Heather Lutz Neal of Century 21 GoldFire Realty . If you talk to Heather this week, be sure to offer your congratulations. #ACARNews #Featured Posts ​​ #FeaturedPosts #RealtorSpotlight
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ACAR Submits Comments to South Euclid on Proposed Rental Policy

By Jamie McMillen posted 03-04-2021
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Thanks to NAR's Land Use Initiative program, the Akron Cleveland Association of REALTORS (ACAR) was able to secure a legal analysis of a proposed ordinance that would create a "pay to stay" rental regulation in the City of South Euclid. Based on the legal analysis, ACAR submitted comments to South Euclid's Mayor and City Council. When looking at ordinances, ACAR does so through the lens of the property owner, and that is reflected in the comments.   Similar legislation has also been introduced in Lakewood. Portions of the submitted letter are below.  " On behalf of the Akron Cleveland Association of REALTORS® (ACAR), thank you for the opportunity to comment ...
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SAVE THE DATE - RPAC Auction

By Kelli Moss posted 03-03-2021
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It's time to Save the Date for the ACAR Annual RPAC Auction. Be sure to mark your calendars for Wednesday, June 16th ! #ACARNews #FeaturedPosts ​​​
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