Congratulations to all real estate practitioners on being survivors of the perfect storm which has raised havoc within the industry the last few years. It seems every time we pick up a newspaper, turn on the TV, or listen to the radio, there is nothing but bad news and consumer confidence is at an all time low. To make things even more difficult it seems like every time a group of industry members get together we all commiserate as how bad things are business is terrible and such.

2012 can be the year of opportunity and to make it the way we need to change our attitudes and look at our opportunities.  Read more...

CAR Unveils Ad Campaign to Promote Home Ownership
CAR is running radio and website ads in order to promote home ownership as a job creator, and boost to the economy, as well as build support for REALTORS®. To hear the radio ad visit this link and click here for the web ad.

Raymond F. Gates, Jr. Memorial Scholarship Applications Are NOW AVAILABLE!
Children/step children of REALTORS®, REALTOR-ASSOCIATES®, local Board/Association staff and CAR staff members are eligible to apply. For information and application downloads click here.

UConn Basketball – CAR Member Appreciation Days
Are you ready for some basketball?! CAR Members receive discounted tickets to select UConn Huskies games. For more details, click here.

Department of Public Health Issues Mold Guidance Booklet
In response to inquiries, DPH has prepared a document to outline recommended practice in four general types of scenarios to real estate, insurance, and banking professionals. These scenarios are houses with no known problems, houses with suspected problems, houses with known problems, and houses that have had mold abatement performed. Read the report here.

CAR’s Legal Department’s QUIZ QUESTION!
Every two weeks the Legal Department will test your knowledge against your fellow REALTORS®.  If you answer correctly your name will be entered to win a $25 restaurant.com gift card!  Click here to see how smart you really are!