For Immediate Release:
September 25, 2008

New Jersey REALTORS^® and Builders to Host Seminar on Federal Housing and Economic Recovery Act of 2008

The New Jersey Association of REALTORS^® and the New Jersey Builders Association have teamed up to host a seminar to discuss the recently enacted Housing and Economic Recovery Act of 2008. The Federal Housing Act is widely considered to be "milestone legislation" that will provide a much-needed boost to the housing industry.

During the seminar, panelists from the National Association of Home Builders and the National Association of REALTORS^® will discuss various components of legislation, including the first-time home buyer tax credit and permanent increases to the conforming loan limits for Federal Housing Administration (FHA) and Government Sponsored Enterprises (GSE). At the seminar, panelists will also discuss what the Act means to the real estate and building industries, what it means to consumers, what resources are available to real estate and building professionals and the public, and how utilizing the measure will increase consumer confidence and, ultimately, boost home sales.

WHO: The New Jersey Association of REALTORS^® & the New Jersey Builders Association

WHAT: A seminar on the Housing and Economic Recovery Act of 2008 and how to utilize its various components to boost home sales in New Jersey.

WHEN: October 1, 2008 at 10 a.m. (Registration begins at 9:30 a.m.)

WHERE: Wyndham Princeton Forrestal Hotel & Conference Center
Route 1/Princeton at Scudder's Mill Road
For directions, please visit http://www.wyndham.com/hotels/EWRCC/mapanddirections/main.wnt

 

PANELISTS:

Robert Dietz, Director of Tax Issues - National Association of Home Builders

Gwyn Donohue, Director of Public Relations - National Association of Home Builders

Linda Goold, Director, Federal Taxation - National Association of REALTORS^®

Megan Booth, Senior Policy Representative - National Association of REALTORS^®

INVITED (not yet confirmed): Commissioner Joseph Doria – New Jersey Department of Community Affairs

REGISTRATION: Anyone interested in attending the seminar should contact their individual associations for registration and pricing information. The seminar is free to members of the press.

The New Jersey Association of REALTORS^®, with approximately 53,000 REALTOR^® and REALTOR-ASSOCIATE^® members, is one of the largest trade organizations in the state. NJAR^®'s membership is comprised of real estate professionals who subscribe to a strict Code of Ethics and are members of the national and local REALTOR^® organizations. As the leading advocate for the real estate industry and private property rights in New Jersey, NJAR^® is committed to protecting the dream of homeownership. For more information, please visit www.njar.com.

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