realtors at the capitol: Connecticut REALTORS® at the Capitol
- 04/10/12 06:03 AM
Last Thursday (April 5, 2012,) approximately 600 REALTORS® descended on Hartford, CT for the annual REALTORS® at the Capitol day. The morning began with a general assembly session at the Bushnell auditorium, where CAR (Connecticut Association of REALTORS®) leaders presented the issues concerning some of the current proposed legislation and how it impacts the real estate market for agents, home buyers and sellers. The gathering then moved across the street to the Legislation Office Building, where REALTORS® broke into smaller groups to meet with the State Senators and House Representatives that represent their specific regions. During the Q&A session that I attended, one of the legislators … (2 comments)
realtors at the capitol: We Do Make a Difference
- 03/27/08 02:23 PM
Yesterday, I joined with 700 or so REALTORS®, as we descended on Hartford for the annual REALTORS® at the Capitol day. The morning began with an orientation session, to familarize us with the details of the proposed bills, being addressed. The hottest issue, on the agenda, was the increased municipal portion of the conveyance tax. Under current law, the 2003 emergency increase in the tax is finally set to "sunset" on June 30, 2008. The increased tax, was originally enacted for one year, but has been extended three times. The proposed bill would make the increase permanent. Following the orientation session, we moved to break-out sessions, to meet with Legislators from our local areas. … (5 comments)
Author Bio: Marilyn Katz writes about real estate and Westport, CT. In her blog she highlights community amenities, events and activities and offers insight into the local real estate market. In her real estate practice she works with buyers, sellers and renters in Westport, CT and the surrounding communities.
Last Thursday (April 5, 2012,) approximately 600 REALTORS® descended on Hartford, CT for the annual REALTORS® at the Capitol day. The morning began with a general assembly session at the Bushnell auditorium, where CAR (Connecticut Association of REALTORS®) leaders presented the issues concerning some of the current proposed legislation and how it impacts the real estate market for agents, home buyers and sellers.
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