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NVAR/GCAAR present Metro DC 2011 Year-End Real Estate Market Press Conference

December 12, 2012  |  by MRIS_CMO

I had the chance to attend this event yesterday at the National Press Club in DC. A job very well done by our friends at NVAR, GCAAR, PGCAR, and the George Mason University Center for Regional Analysis. Here’s a few of my notes from the presentations, as well as some unofficial photos for those of you that did not have a chance... Continue Reading

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“Handsome Is That Handsome Does”

December 10, 2012  |  by MRIS_CMO

The Vicar of Wakefield, a novel by Irish author Oliver Goldsmith, was published in 1766. Vicar was one of the most popular and widely read 18th-century novels among Victorians. One of the quotes from the book, noted in the title above, serves to compliment people who do good deeds in their everyday work. It has always stuck with me since I... Continue Reading

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“Good to Great” GCAAR 2013 Annual Meeting & Installation

December 4, 2012  |  by MRIS_CMO

As incoming 2013 GCAAR President Michael McGreevey  said tonight “It’s time to take us from Good to Great!” Congrats to 2012 President Bonnie Casper, the GCAAR leadership teams and GCAAR CEO Michael Moran and his team on a very energetic, well attended and successful program tonight at the Fillmore in Silver Spring. We also congratulate 2012 GCAAR award winners: Patrick... Continue Reading

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Fairfax, VA REALTOR® Wins REALTOR® Magazine Good Neighbor Award

November 1, 2012  |  by Jess

Below is an excerpt from an October 23 press release from NAR. We encourage you to read the full article on Trudy Harsh and the impact of The Brain Foundation on the community. REALTOR® Ortrud “Trudy” Harsh, a broker-associate at Long & Foster Real Estate Inc., in Fairfax, Va., is one of five winners chosen by the National Association of... Continue Reading

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Join the Partnership for Housing Foundation, GCAAR and Senator Cardin for a Ribbon-Cutting Event

October 15, 2012  |  by Jess

You’re invited to the Partnership for Housing Foundation’s MARYLAND HOME MAKEOVER™ ribbon-cutting event on Friday, October 19 at 11:00 a.m. The mission of MARYLAND HOME MAKEOVER™ is to assist Maryland homeowners with basic home repairs and renovations that are needed to ensure the safety, health and security of the residents.  This special ribbon-cutting event celebrates the completion of renovations for... Continue Reading

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Business As You Know It Is About to Change…

August 6, 2012  |  by Dessie

MRIS is unveiling something BIG at the Maryland Association of REALTORS® (MAR) conference in September. Could it be a new product? A new service? The possibilities are endless, but one thing remains true: Business as you know it is about to change! Find out at the MRIS booth at MAR on 09.10.12 at 5:30 p.m.  See the unveiling live by... Continue Reading

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Three MRIS REALTOR Associations Receive HOP Grants

May 9, 2012  |  by Anne

The National Association of Realtors® has awarded grants totaling more than $60,000 to 19 state and local Realtor® associations through the Housing Opportunity Program. The HOP grants program is a national effort designed to promote and expand affordable housing opportunities in communities across the nation. “Realtors® are leaders in creating housing opportunities and these grants further our actions toward making housing... Continue Reading

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Live Cloud CMA Presentations Coming to Maryland and Virginia

April 24, 2012  |  by Anne

Next week, a representative from Cloud CMA, Damon Alton, will be in the area hosting 3 live presentations at the NVAR and GBBR. Join Cloud CMA and find out why real estate professionals around the country are switching to Cloud CMA. With Cloud CMA you can instantly create reports by just sending an email from your computer, tablet or smartphone. It’s so... Continue Reading

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Mid-Shore Board of REALTORS® Donates to Marine Toys for Tots Foundation

December 5, 2011  |  by Anne

View original article here. EASTON The Mid-Shore Board of REALTORS® recently donated $1,200 to the Marine Toys for Tots Foundation in Caroline, Dorchester and Talbot counties. The board selected Toys for Tots as one of its charities in response to the increased need in the three counties. “With so many families struggling, the Realtors want to make sure all children... Continue Reading

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Congratulations Vinh Nguyen!

October 14, 2011  |  by Anne

The Northern Virginia Association of REALTORS® announced its 2011 REALTOR® of the Year honors by naming Vinh Nguyen of Westgate Realty Group in Falls Church as this year’s recipient. “The REALTOR® of the Year award is a nationally recognized program that honors REALTORS® from each local and state association who have gone above and beyond the call of duty when... Continue Reading