Legislative Issues Survey - What Do You Think About CE?

Annually The Minnesota REALTORS® ask members what they think about issues that may arise at the legislature. This year, a number of proposals about real estate continuing education are being considered for inclusion in the REALTORS® lobbying package.

We would like you to consider the following options and let us know what you think should be done by completing a short survey. Please read the short paragraph outlining the reason the legislative change is being considered. This will give you insight into the issues and some of the reasons a change is being considered.

Over the next few weeks we will be asking about other issues and potential legislative proposals. Thank you in advance for taking the time to complete the survey. It should take less than 15 minutes.

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MNAR Seeks Volunteers for Finance Committee

Are you interested in becoming involved in you State Association? MNAR is seeking qualified applicants who would be interested in serving on the Finance Committee. The main focus of this committee is to set the yearly budget and oversee its implementation. This committee helps determine what programs and services will be funded for the next fiscal year. The budget established by this committee, including the annual state REALTOR® dues, is forwarded to the MNAR Board of Directors for final approval. Members interested in serving on this committee must understand profit and loss statements and have financial knowledge background. There are 7 openings on the committee this year. There is one meeting scheduled on Friday, May 5, 2006 from 10:00 am to 12:00 Noon at the MNAR Conference Room.

If you are interested in being considered to serve on this committee, please submit an application no later than March 6, 2006. Appointments will be made by the Leadership Team from the applications received. Applications are available at www.mnrealtor.com.

Any questions can be addressed to Linda Modlinski at lmodlinski@mnrealtor.com.

Minnesota Housing Report Looks at Housing Activity in 2005

Strong economic conditions, historically low interest rates and affordable prices help keep housing values strong in Minnesota.

Through collaboration between the Minnesota Association of REALTORS® and the Shenehon Center for Real Estate Education at the University of St. Thomas, the Minnesota Housing Report is produced quarterly to give Minnesota REALTORS® and citizens an overview of the real estate marketplace. The report uses information from a variety of sources including the Minnesota State Demographic Center, The U.S. Census Bureau, The Federal Reserve Board of Governors, The National Association of REALTORS® and the NorthStar MLS system as provided by the Regional Multiple Listing Service of Minnesota, Inc.