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In November, make sure you vote Yes to protect our homes from double taxation! Just how much would a transfer tax be on your home or your clients homes? How will a transfer tax effect you?  Calculate your tax and get more information at www.protectourhomes.com! We have a speakers bureau who will speak at any service club, professional organizations, civic groups, etc.

Want a Free Lunch at the 2008 EXPO?
Mark your calendars - the 2008 EXPO on September 18th is just around the corner! Registration is open for our FREE morning classes, Commish Meets the Code (8:30am-11:30) and Tech Saavy Real Estate Agent (9am- 12pm). Register now for a class!  Registered attendees for either of these classes get a voucher for a free boxed lunch in the exhibit hall. Also at 2pm, Tim Prouty and Pat Patton will be back to give their popular real estate forecast (no registration required).

Last Call for EXPO Booths! 
It's not too late to reserve your exhibitor booth - several booths are still available but they are selling fast! Click here for more information about exhibit booths or contact Laura at 382-8775. Thank you to our Title Sponsor, RE/MAX.  Thank you to our Sponsors: Greg Smith & Associates, Countrywide Home Loans ,Rapattoni, Bank of America, Dakota Builders and  Tucson Newspapers.

Time is Running Out! Code of Ethics Training
We are more than halfway through the year with only 5 months left to complete your Code of Ethics training! REALTORS® are required to complete Code of Ethics training by December 31, 2008. Register online. , time is ticking! Class dates and times. For more information, please contact Dee Corona.

Tucson Association of REALTORS® Shootout - Get Involved!
The Tucson Association of REALTORS® is title sponsor for the annual Soccer Shootout, presented by Fort Lowell Soccer Club. The event will be held January 16-18. The sponsorship presents many opportunities for you as a member of TAR.  Advertise in the Shootout program, just call Pat or Gina at 745-9905 or Eileen at
529-1493 for full details. Put your name in the spotlight on one of the Shootout fields!  Contact Curt Cannon at curt@azselect.com for full information. Volunteer opportunities are also available the day of the event, contact Christine Sanchez  to get your name on the list!

Labor Day Hours
The Tucson Association of REALTORS®/MLS will be closed on Monday, September 1st in observance of Labor Day.

Reception for Congressman Raul Grijalva, September 4
Please Join FPC and President Elect, Lisa Suarez,  Association President, Tom Sloyan,  Vice President, Bob Herd , NAR First Vice President, Vicki Cox Golder , CEO, Rick Hodges and REALTOR® Susan Ong at a reception for Congressman Raúl M. Grijalva Thursday, September 4, 2008 from 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM at the Tucson Association of REALTORS®, 2445 N. Tucson Blvd. For more information, click here.

False Email Alert
Please be advised if you receive an email from someone by the name of Morgan Hill stating that he is "contacting members of the Tucson Association of Realtors team to help reduce their cost of healthcare coverage" this is in no way authorized by the Tucson Association of REALTORS®. 

Habitat for Humanity Building Freedom Day
Tucson Association of REALTORS® is partnering with Habitat for Humanity Tucson on Building Freedom Day, September 11.  There is limited space available, if you would like to participate, contact Christine Sanchez at 382-8776 or christine@tucsonrealtors.org.  For more information go to http://www.habitattucson.org/cms/page.aspx?pageid=84.

NO Marketing Sessions and Home Tours this Friday
There will be no Marketing Session or Home Tours this  Friday, August 29. Bring your broker and join us on September 5 for a special Historic Tour!  Breakfast and 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!

ADRE Updates
New law requires licensing agencies to obtain proof of license applicant’s legal presence in the United States:

Fall Member MIXER- Save the Date, October 23
The Tucson Association of REALTORS® would like to take an opportunity to thank you, our valued members! Join us on Thursday, October 23 from 4pm to 7pm at TAR, 2445 N. Tucson Blvd. Enjoy music, fun, food and drinks (cash bar) while you mingle with your fellow members! Please RSVP by October 20 to Cheri Meadows at cheri@tucsonrealtors.org or 382-8772.

Sign Up Now for TAR's 3rd Annual Golf Fundraiser, October 24
We need your support to make the Tucson Association of REALTORS® 3rd Annual Golf Fundraiser a success! 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 24 at Arizona National Golf Club. We need golfers and sponsors to support this event - we are counting on you! Click here for more information or contact Christine Sanchez at 382-8776.

TAR Offers Group Rates for Umbrella Insurance
The Tucson Association of REALTORS® is offering special group rates for personal liability insurance (aka umbrella insurance) coverage up to $50 million.  The policy would be for your personal liability exposure but would extend to your automobile when you are transporting clients and errors and omissions when you serve on not-for-profit boards.  The coverage is discounted, on average,  30% off what is available to individual policy holders.  There also additional coverage benefits included in the plan.  There will be a meeting to discuss the policy and answer questions on Friday, September 12 at 11:00 a.m. in the conference center. Click here for a description of the plan.  This is the first of what will hopefully be many products offered at group prices to our members.

Call for Volunteers for the Property Management Committee
A new Property Management Committee is being formed and we are seeking interested volunteers.  The purpose of the Committee will be to: 1) educate membership on the standards of practice and competency reasonably expected in the property management discipline, 2) educate membership on the standards of care involved in property management and 3) make recommendations regarding the Rapattoni MLS system with respect to rentals.  Join us for our next scheduled meeting is August 27 from 10:00 - 12:00 at the Association office.  Should you have questions, please contact Cheri at 382-8772 or cheri@tucsonrealtors.org

Arizona CRS Breakfast - All Invited
Join the Arizona CRS on September 17 at 8:30 at Skyline Countryclub with guest speaker Felipe Garcia (Vice President of Community Affairs and Mexico Marketing for the MCTVB). Hear about what is happening with "in-bound" visitors, conventions and meeting planners, what they say about our city  and where they come from. RSVP to 299-6787 to the Arizona CRS Chapter by Tuesday, September 16 (by noon). The cost is $25 (this is not a TAR sponsored event).

SAMLA and MGIC Designs for Learning Power Workshops
Get more out of your career with designs for learning from SAMLA and MGIC. Come to this workshop and learn about self-employed borrower and commissioned income tax analysis and the art of evaluating the appraisal. The workshop is being held on September 23 at 8:30 a.m. at Tucson Country Club.  Click here for more information (this workshop is not sponsored by TAR).

Economic Outlook 2009
The latest research and analysis on real estate and economic trends from industry insiders will be revealed at the Greater Phoenix Chamber of Commerce and Cox Communications'  Economic Outlook seminar on Wednesday, September 24, 2008. More information.

Risk Tip of the Week: Smoke Alarms, False Alarms, Maintenance and Disclosure Issues
Many conditions that cause the smoke alarms to beep or chirp may also cause them to go into alarm when they sense smoke or something in the sensing chamber.  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. Check out the Risk Tip Library!