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  • 8/25/2010 - Open Letter From Title One President
    Articles have appeared regarding the negative state of the real estate market in the Treasure Valley.
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  • 8/24/2010 - Protest Rising Over Resale Charges
    New Housing Developments home builders are including a one percent transfer fee
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  • 7/30/2010 - Rural Housing Funding Restored
    Rural Housing Service will announce new guidelines
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  • 7/19/2010 - Update on restoring the Rural Housing funding
    The Section 502 Rural Housing single family loan guarantee program remains unfunded well what does that mean to you?
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  • 7/13/2010 - Fannie Mae Relaxes REO Listing Limit
    HomePath issued an announcement that imposed a strict limit on REO listings
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  • 7/12/2010 - Benefits of Homeownership: What Matters Most
    At some point in time people are faced with decision to either buy a home or continue renting
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  • 7/8/2010 - A big week for REALTORS® in Congress
    There has been a lot happening on the federal legislative front and last week was no exception
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  • 6/28/2010 - After Hours Education
    Working between 8am-5pm and still need education? ACAR is now offering "ACAR After Hours" courses. The class will be held from 6pm-8pm once a month.
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  • 6/21/2010 - The Waiting Game - Homebuyer Tax Credit Extension
    Congress is in session this week so a vote could happen before the current June 30 deadline
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  • 6/8/2010 - Idaho Housing and Finance Association launches new program
    IHFA helps make homeownership a reality through the IdaMortgage program
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  • 6/3/2010 - ACAR Now Offers Online Education
    Need to take CE but can't seem to find enough time in a day?
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  • 5/21/2010 - April Market Report- Everything's Coming up Roses
    Recovery Continues Through Spring
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  • 5/18/2010 - Home Builder confidence hits highest level since 2007
    Experts believe this is a sign the market is improving
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  • 5/18/2010 - Primary Elections Are a Week Away - Get Out and Vote!
    We all have varied political opinions and parties, but as REALTORS our strength comes from a united front - Vote REALTOR Party
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  • 4/29/2010 - Short Sale Contracts and the First-time Homebuyer Tax Credit
    What happens with Short Sale Contracts and the First-Time Homebuyer Tax Credit Expiration
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  • 4/20/2010 - Take Advantage of Right Tools Right Now
    Reinforce your real estate expertise with prospects and clients by providen educational handouts on hot topics
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  • 4/20/2010 - Number of Deliquent Mortgages Rates Declines
    The number of delinquent mortgages declined 8.6 percent in March
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  • 4/12/2010 - Rick DeLuca Returns to Boise!
    A renowned National Educator Returns to Boise with Affordable Course
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  • 4/6/2010 - First REALTOR Nationwide Open House Weekend April 10-11
    Home Buying Season Kicks Off with Open Houses Held throughout the Country
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  • 4/6/2010 - The ACAR Legislative Lobby
    Bills proposed would open doors for taxing services, including a sales tax on real estate commissions.
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  • 3/31/2010 - Benefit for ACAR Members
    ACAR Members have the chance to get motivated by National Speakers at no cost!
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  • 3/18/2010 - February Is (the Month) For Housing Lovers
    February sales came in stronger than expected
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  • 3/15/2010 - ACAR Legislative Lobby - The REALTOR View
    It was a busy day in the legislature and we are reminded the closing for filing candidacy is on Friday.
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  • 3/9/2010 - 2010 Nationwide Open House Offers a Window of Opportunities
    Ada County REALTORS® Will Join in the Largest Open House Weekend
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  • 3/8/2010 - 2010 ACAR Legislative Agenda
    See our 2010 Legislative Agenda as of March 8, 2010
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  • 3/1/2010 - 2010 REALTOR® of the Year Announced
    Ada County REALTORS® Receive Top Awards at Annual Association Event
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  • 3/1/2010 - Prices Steady - Sales Higher Than a Year Ago
    Existing-Home Sales Down in January but Higher than a Year Ago Reports NAR
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  • 2/12/2010 - FDIC Provides Additional Information on its Loss Share Agreement
    The FDIC responds to claims made in a web video about a loss-sharing agreement between FDIC and OneWest Bank
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  • 2/8/2010 - Home Affordable Foreclosure Alternatives Program (HAFA)
    NAR urges U.S. Treasury Department, FHA, Fannie & Freddie to improve the Short Sale process
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  • 2/8/2010 - ACAR Legislative Lobby
    Budget cuts continue to be the center of discussion in the Legislature
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  • 2/8/2010 - The F-35 Story
    One of Idaho's most significan prospective economic development projects-potentially securing 3,000 jobs and we need your help
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  • 2/3/2010 - Pending Home Sales Stabilize
    Remain Above Year-Ago Levels
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  • 2/2/2010 - Ada County REALTORS® Receive Top Awards
    ACAR REALTORS recognized at IHFA's "STAR" Awards luncheon
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  • 2/1/2010 - Department of Finance Position Statement
    Position Statement Regarding Licensure for Loan Modification
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  • 1/19/2010 - Down Payment Programs Extended!
    HOME Down Payment and Neighborhood Stabilization Homeownership Assistance
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