REALTORS^® Head to Washington

REALTORS^® from around the country will be in Washington, D.C. next week for the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS^® (NAR) Midyear Legislative Meetings & Trade Expo to raise the "Voice for Real Estate" before Congress and regulators. NJAR^® members will meet with their Congressional Representatives on Capitol Hill to discuss federal issues important to REALTORS^® and the industry.

If you pre-registered for the meetings and expo, be sure to bring your registration badge. Onsite registration will also be available. For more information and to view the meeting schedule, visit NAR's Midyear Meetings website.

Updated Attorney General Memorandum Available

The New Jersey Office of the Attorney General/Division on Civil Rights has updated the letter to property owners, which licensees are required to provide to residential property owners at the time when a listing is taken. The summary of New Jersey's Law Against Discrimination, also known as the Attorney General's Memorandum, has been signed by the Attorney General, Anne Milgram, and is dated April 2008. Download the updated memo in English and Spanish.

May 13 Marks Voter Registration Deadline

The last day to register to vote in the June 3 primary election is May 13, 2008. This is an excellent opportunity to make sure your voice is heard. Access the voter registration application online. Make sure to visit NJAR®'s voter's webpage for important information on election deadlines and voting instructions.

Sales in the Northeast up 2%

On April 22, the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS^® (NAR) released the existing-home sales data for March. While national sales activity was down, the Northeast region rose 2.2 percent from last month. NAR also reported the median price in the Northeast was $284,300, up 4.6 percent from a year ago. NAR's press release on the figures is available online.

Look for NJAR^® Spot on NJN

For the sixth year, NJAR^® proudly continues its support of the New Jersey Network (NJN). NJN viewers will see a 30-second spot of NJAR^® President Drew Fishman discussing the value of REALTORS^® and their involvement in their communities during the months of April and May. Look for the spot during the following primetime weeknight and weekend afternoon programming: