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TAR’s Stuff the Bus - Success!
The Tucson Association of REALTORS® Stuff the Bus for TUSD was a huge success this year! We collected more supplies this year than in the past two years we’ve held the drive. TUSD designated the supplies to go to Lyons Elementary, Ford Elementary and Reynolds Elementary. We’ll post photos from the drive in the next Tucson REALTOR® Magazine (coming out on September 15). Thank you to all the offices who hosted a drive. The winner of the office drive was Long Realty Company, 6410 E. Tanque Verde Rd.

TAR's 4th Annual Golf Fundraiser, EARLY BIRDIE SPECIAL TO 2008 SPONSORS
Sign up by September 1 and receive 10% off any Sponsorship.  Click here for sponsorship information.  Proceeds will benefit Habitat for Humanity Tucson, and will support their work in creating affordable housing for those in need in our community. The fundraiser will take place on October 23 at Arizona National Golf Club. For more information, contact Christine Sanchez at 382-8776. 

Exhibitor Space Available at TAR’s Real Estate EXPO
Affiliates! Is your company signed up for the Expo? Members! Do you know of a company in town who would like to be in the Expo? Click here for Exhibitor and Sponsor Information. Thank you to our Sponsors! Affiliate Sponsors, Nova Home Loans and Prime Capital, Gold Sponsors, Bank of America Home Loans and Tucson Newspapers and our Copper Sponsors, Bank of Arizona Mortgage and Elastek.

TAR MLS Fees Billing Information
Fees are non-refundable and cannot be paid in installments. Click here for instructions on how to pay your MLS Fees Online!
Important Date to Remember:
August 26, 2009:  Termination of MLS Participation for Non-Payment
In the event a member is terminated for non-payment of MLS fees, they are subject to a $75 MLS application fee, as well as the MLS fees due at the time of invoice. 

Join Us at 4 on 4th!
You’re Invited to Celebrate the Grand Re-Opening of the 4th Avenue Underpass on Thursday, August 20, 2009 at 4:00p.m. Click here for more information.

TAR Real Estate EXPO – Schedule of Events!
The Expo is the premier educational and networking event for REALTORS® in Southern Arizona. Sign up for our education class and be sure to check out our Networking Sports Lounge. Check out the full schedule at www.tucsonrealtors.org/expo.html.

Certified Aging in Place (CAPS) Course is now being offered August 26, 27 & 28th
A National Association of Home Builders designation, but also offered for anyone interested in learning about homes “aging in place.”
August 26th, 9am-5pm - Marketing & Communications Strategies for Aging & Accessibility, cost $175 for members.
August 27th, 9am-5pm - Design/ Build Solutions for Aging & Accessibility, cost $175 for members.
August 28th, 9am-5pm - Business Management for Building Professionals, cost $150 for members.
Click here for more information or contact Annalisa Moreno, Annalisa@tucsonrealtors.org or 382-8789 for further information & registration.

American Red Cross Blood Drive
Join us on September 4th from 9:00 – 2:00 at the Association office, click here for more information. Contact Cheri at cheri@tucsonrealtors.org to add your name, phone number and time preference to the donor list. Thank you in advance for your participation!
To learn about Donor Qualifications, click here.
To learn about "Helpful and Healthful Tips for AMERICAN RED CROSS BLOOD DONORS", click here.
For a list of "Iron-rich Foods", click here.

RMP Habitability Standards & Maintenance
Tucson and Phoenix/Northern Arizona Chapters of NARPM and the TAR Property Management Committee present RMP Habitability Standards and Maintenance Class on Friday, September 18 from 9 am to 5pm.  Course materials will cover specific information from the uniform Housing Code concerning basic habitability standards that govern local codes, policies of insurance companies, and our own Standards of Professionalism.  Click here for more information and the registration form or contact Lou Kahn at 520-299-2100.

“Back to School Special” on your continued education
Enroll in any online CE course today and receive a 10% discount on your enrollment. As an added bonus, you will be automatically registered to win a $100 Target Gift Card when you enroll!
Visit our approved course catalog: http://tucsonrealtors.theceshop.com Enter the promotional code upon checkout: TARGET
Receive your 10% discount and a chance to win a $100 Target Gift Card! IT’S EASY!
This promotion expires September 30, 2009!

Marketing Sessions and Home Tours Join us!
Networking begins at 8am with the session kicking off at 8:30am. Click here for the tour schedule and for information on how to get your listing on a tour!

Southeast Arizona 2009 MLS Tour Schedule
Click here for more information.

Click here for Industry Events of Interest and Community Opportunities.

Risk Tip of the Week: CHINA DRYWALL SYNDROME Or THE NOT-SO-GREAT DRYWALL OF CHINA
Who is ready for one more thing to worry about? How about a new toxic material to check for in the homes we help people sell and buy? Let’s get one that really stinks this time too. No more of that odorless, colorless and invisible stuff. Well, it may be coming to a southern Arizona location that you serve soon. It is called “Chinese Drywall”. Full Article This risk reduction tip provided by TAR is a general statement intended to raise important issues relevant to risk reduction. This tip is not intended to be legal advice. It should not be a substitute for advice of professional counsel or the assistance provided by an agent's Designated Broker.