Survey of Connecticut Voters Reveals Strong Opposition to Any New Tax on the Purchase of a Home or Property
Connecticut voters strongly oppose any new proposal to assess a one percent tax on the purchase of a home or property according to a new statewide survey of registered voters conducted for the Connecticut Association of REALTORS®. Most already feel that the tax load in the state is too high, and they are unwilling to entertain another new tax. Read more survey results about this and the economic climate in Connecticut.
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.
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!