florida: Learn, Network and Vacation in the Sunshine State! - 04/23/10 12:30 PM
International real estate opportunities are everywhere. New people move to the U.S. from other countries every day and foreign-born individuals residing in the U.S. move to new markets. Americans in your current market invest in property overseas. No matter which international audience you cater to, the Certified International Property Specialist (CIPS) Designation will provide you with the knowledge, research, network and tools to globalize your business. More information on the CIPS Designation can be found at www.realtor.org/global
The 5 day CIPS Designation Series is going to be held in beautiful South Florida from June 21st-25th, 2010. Why not educate yourself … (3 comments)
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florida: Become a Certified International Property Specialist (CIPS) - 04/05/10 01:10 PM
The Certified International Property Specialist Network (CIPS Network) is the specialty membership group for international practitioners of the National Association of REALTORS®, the world's largest trade association. The CIPS designation prepares REALTORS® to service the growing international market in their local community by focusing on culture, exchange rates, investment trends, and legal issues. The CIPS Network is comprised of real estate professionals in 50+ countries who deal in all types of real estate, but with one common element: they are focused specifically on the international market, most often in their local area. Whether assisting foreign investors, helping local buyers invest … (2 comments)
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florida: RAPB Presents 11th Annual RPAC Auction-Don't Miss your Opportunity to Bid! - 04/02/09 10:14 AM
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florida: How to View Your Continuing Education Credits Online in Florida - 02/19/09 11:47 AM
You know you've taken courses offering continuing education credits, but you just can't remember how many? Have you completed the continuing education requirements needed for license renewal? Has the course sponsor reported your earned credits to the state? Don't know where to find the answers to these questions?
Just visit the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) website and in minutes you'll have the answers to these questions! How do you access the website? We're glad you asked! Just follow these directions and you will see...
Go to the following website:
https://www.myfloridalicense.com/ActivateAccountInstruct.asp?Page=licensesummary.asp&SID=
On the left hand side of the … (0 comments)
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florida: Great way to make the most of your precious time - 12/05/08 03:55 PM
Do you need 45 hours of Post Licensing?
Or 14 hours of Continuing Education?
With the GRI 1: Standards of Practice you can complete your state licensing requirements AND take a step towards completing your Designation and earning more money! Generate more leads, referrals and income through the GRI network of Real Estate Professionals.
According to NAR, REALTORS® that have NOT earned a designation have a median income of $40,900 while REALTORS® that HAVE earned a designation have a median income of $82,900.
January 27-29 + February 4-6, 2009
GRI 1: Standards of Practice
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florida: RAPB December Education Update - 12/04/08 10:13 AM
Knowledge is Power...Get Educated!
Code of Ethics
All classes are full! Your ONLY option now is to take it online by following the instructions below:
Quadrennial REALTOR® Ethics Training - Online Course
** Updated for the second training cycle**** Includes residential and commercial tracks**Use the link below to access the on-line Quadrennial REALTOR® Ethics Training course developed by the National Association of REALTORS®. The course meets all learning objectives and criteria for the Quadrennial Ethics Training Policy (Policy Statement 48, NAR Code of Ethics and Arbitration Manual).Second Training Cycle (January 1, 2005 through December 31, 2008): This course has been … (0 comments)
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florida: International Clients CAN get lending in Palm Beach County - 11/20/08 10:23 AM
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florida: North America, Europe and Asia, top three counties buying in the US - 11/20/08 10:13 AM
I apologize for the length of this blog but I have a lot of great info to share!
According to the 2008 NAR Profile of International Buyers, North America, Europe and Asia accounted for more than 85 percent of foreign home buying transactions between May 2007 and May 2008.
Six countries accounted for the majority of international purchasers.
The top six countries of origin for foreign home buyers were:
Canada The United Kingdom Mexico China India Germany Canada and the U.K. accounted for 36.1 percent of purchasers.
Foreign buyers purchased properties in every state (and the District of Columbia). Several states had … (4 comments)
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florida: Our own Michael Owen received NAR award at convention this weekend! - 11/10/08 10:38 AM
Congratulations to Michael Owen of Delray Beach, FL, a very active member of the Realtors Association of the Palm Beaches (RAPB) for receiving the National Association of Realtors 2008 Distinguished Service Award this weekend at the National Convention. Out of 1.2 milllion Realtors, no more than two are recognized with this award each year.
NAR established the DSA in 1979 to honor Realtors(R) who have made outstanding contributions to the real estate industry and are recognized as leaders in their local communities. The award is considered the highest honor an NAR member can receive; recipients must be active at the … (0 comments)
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florida: Floridians get Health Insurance - 11/07/08 09:06 AM
HEALTH INSURANCEFlorida has picked six insurers, including United Healthcare and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Florida, to provide no-frills health insurance plans for nearly 4 million Floridians now without coverage. Residents uninsured for at least six months could be able to buy a policy under the "Cover Florida" program sometime in early 2009.Read the full story:http://www.floridarealtors.org/NewsAndEvents/n1-101708.cfm
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florida: International Night Out with K. Hovanian Homes - 10/23/08 01:16 PM
Thank you to everyone who came out last night to Monteverde in Boynton Beach for our International Business Council Night Out! A Special thanks to Mark Hodges, President of K. Hovanian Homes for Sponsoring our first IBC event of the year! Check out their Beautiful Homes and Referral Programs! www.KHov.com Also a Congratulations to Ingrid Heinbuchner for winning an IPod from K. Hovanian Homes and to Jeannie Walker for Winning a Free Business Card Ad in our Interactive Digital Magazine from the RAPB. … (2 comments)
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florida: Mortgage Fraud Prevention - 10/02/08 09:59 AM
Brought to you by the Edelman office out of Atlanta.
Finally Florida is cracking down on Mortgage Fraud!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yndRudxePBk
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florida: Legislative Update with FAR's John Sebree - 09/04/08 01:10 PM
Legislative Update directly from FAR's John Sebree - 3:00pm-4:00pm
Trade Show from 4:00pm-7:00pm
Come and enjoy networking with your fellow real estate professionals, cocktails, hors d'ouvres
and many chances to win amazing prizes!
Tickets only $15 for RAPB members, $25 for non-members
Buy a pack of 12 for ONLY $150 and SAVE!
If you are interested in renting a booth for this event please contact
Ytonna Finnegan at 561-585-4554 or email at yfinnegan@rapb.com
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florida: Crist didn't waste state money on European trade mission - 08/29/08 01:29 PM
By Todd Kocourek
Palm Beach Post
Sunday, August 03, 2008
There's been plenty of bad news for Florida's economy this year. Rising commodity prices and weakness in real estate have taken a heavy toll on many in the state.
The notable bright spot for Florida's economy appears to be international trade. The dollar's weakness is our exporters' strength, providing them with an enormous advantage and creating a powerful incentive for foreign investment in Florida.
The growing importance of international trade and investment has helped to diversify our economy and insulate it from recession, and it is in international business more than … (1 comments)
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florida: Why can't these associations have night and evening classes!!! - 08/22/08 09:54 AM
Well we do...
14 Hour Continuing Education (NO TEST)
August 27th, September 3rd, 10th & 17th
4 Wednesday Night Classes from
6:00pm-9:30pm
Class held at PBCC Lake Worth Campus, room C-119
September 19th-20th
Friday and Saturday
9:00am-5:00pm
Class is held at PBCC Lake Worth Campus, room ETA-210
PBCC Community College
4200 Congress Avenue
Lake Worth, FL 33460
Click here for a map of PBCC
Cost: $95.00 (Includes Materials)
Contact Danielle Boutin at 561-997-8266 to Register or email at dboutin@rapb.com
This course is a joint venture with Realtors Association of the Palm Beaches
and Palm Beach Community College
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florida: A little humor for your day....Real Estate Terms - 08/20/08 09:22 AM
Band of Investments - A group of financial officers who hold jam sessions in the back room of the NYSE.Capitalization Rate - The number which is arrived at by dividing the number the client wants by the net operating income. Eminent Domain - From the Latin. Eminent, meaning big, or prominent. Domain, meaning where one lives. Hence, a big house.Fair Market Value - The value of items sold at a country fair.Highest and Best Use - Whatever the person who is paying for the appraisal wants to do with the property.Internal Rate of Return - An often used but seldom understood … (5 comments)
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florida: International Networking Event! - 08/20/08 08:52 AM
RAPB Invites you to the
International Business Councils'
End of the Year Celebration!
August 28th
WCI Old Palm Golf Club
Club House
11889 Old Palm Drive,
Palm Beach Gardens
6:00pm-8:00pm
Cost: $20
Join us for Cocktails, Hors D'ouvres, Awards
and of course a lot of Fun!
All Real Estate Related Business Professionals are Encouraged to Attend.
This is a great way to network and be a part of the International Real Estate Industry!
Private Club Rules Request:
No Cell Phones or Jeans
Thank you
Click Here to Register
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florida: The days are passing by and your license is soon up for renewal... - 08/15/08 12:39 PM
14 Hour Continuing Education including 3 Hours of Core Law
(To view the flyer and register click on the date of your choice)
August 19 & 20 - RAPB Lake Worth Conference Center
1926 10th Avenue North, Suite 410
Registration: 8:30am-9:00am
14 Hour: 9:00am-5:00pm Core Law: 9:00am-12:00pm
September 3 & 4 - RAPB Boca Raton Conference Center
3200 N. Military Trail, Suite 110
Registration: 8:30am-9:00am
14 Hour: 9:00am-5:00pm Core Law: 9:00am-12:00pm
New Agent?
45 Hour Post Licensing
September 11, 12, &15-17 - RAPB Lake Worth Conference Center
Registration: 8:30am-9:00am Class: 9:00am-5:00pm
Don't forget if you have some time before your … (0 comments)
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florida: FREE Credit Seminar-Help Your Clients Understand the Credit Process and What They Can Do To Resolve Derogatory Items - 07/21/08 12:11 PM
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florida: Florida Realtors travel to Britain to bring back buyers - 07/14/08 03:18 PM
*Palm Beach Post
With Florida's property market in the doldrums, the state is casting about for buyers anywhere it can - and there's no better place than in Britain.
Four representatives of the Florida Association of Realtors are here in London this week with a message for property seekers: Come to Florida if you want to find a real steal.
"We're here to tell people that prices in Florida have never been lower and that there's a huge inventory to choose from," said John Sebree, the association's Tallahassee-based vice president of public policy.
"The British are extremely important to the Florida … (0 comments)
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