Mike Franey, of Mid-Iowa Insurance & Real Estate in Carroll, presented a check for $1000.00 to Melea Axman of Carroll, on behalf of the REALTOR® Foundation of Iowa. Melea is the daughter of WCIRBOR member Terry Axman. We wish Melea much success!
REALTOR® Political Action Committee (RPAC) is a voluntary political action committee whose membership consists of REALTORS® interested in actively and effectively protecting the real estate industry and the dream of homeownership by participating in government affairs at the local, state and federal levels. RPAC is the muscle of REALTORS® in Washington, D.C. RPAC represents over 1,100,000 politically active REALTORS® that Members of Congress want as their friends. Because of the combined strength of our members who contribute, through RPAC NAR has achieved many legislative and regulatory successes. To learn more about what RPAC is and does and how you can be a part/donate, visit Click here
The Iowa Association of REALTORS® stands united with all of our communities to condemn racism in all its forms. As Realtors we are called through our Code of Ethics to be advocates for all and champions of equality and inclusion. We have the power and responsibility to act on that commitment and make our communities better. We will continue to work to be a part of the solution, to strengthen the values that bind us, and to be active participants as we rebuild communities to ensure that all families and individuals have a right to live safely and securely in our state. IAR is creating a Diversity Committee to help us ensure we are part of the solution! If you or a Realtor you know would like to serve on the Diversity Committee, please sign up here or share this link! IAR 2020 Leadership Team Scott Wendl, President Jen Burkamper, [...]
The Iowa Association of REALTORS is working with other entities such as the National Association of REALTORS and local partners to communicate important updates regarding the COVID-19 ( coronavirus) and its impact on the real estate industry. We wish everyone the best and hope you and your family are healthy in this challenging time. Visit https://www.iowarealtors.com/news/coronavirus
Why is NAR issuing this guidance? In response to the growing concerns about COVID-19, commonly referred to as coronavirus, NAR is providing this guidance to help REALTORS® respond to the coronavirus’s potential impact on the real estate industry. As of March 4, 2020, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued Level 3 Travel Warnings for all of China, South Korea, Italy, and Iran, and a Level 2 Travel Warning for Japan. However, the situation is rapidly evolving. Be sure to refer to the CDC’s website for up-to-date information about travel warnings (https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/travelers/index.html), as well as information about the coronavirus’s current impact in the United States (https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/cases-in-us.html). Daily updates about the coronavirus are also available from the World Health Organization (https://www.who.int/emergencies/diseases/novel-coronavirus-2019). What is Coronavirus? The CDC is responding to an outbreak of a respiratory illness caused by a novel coronavirus outbreak. While the outbreak started in Wuhan, [...]
Owning a home just got easier thanks to this law in Iowa supporting first time home buyers. 🏠 First Time Home Buyers Savings Account
Did you know that the National Association of REALTORS® has a resource designed to help you, the REALTOR®, figure out your personal finances. If you plan up front, you’ll reap the rewards down the road. You can visit the Center for REALTOR® Financial Wellness for help with setting goals, figuring out costs, managing cash, and calculating expenses. https://www.financialwellness.realtor/?cid=FIN-WEL-217
Join us for the 2018 Iowa Association of REALTORS® Annual Convention. This year it will be held in Ames, Iowa. Please visit www.iowarealtors.com for more information and to register.
The Fremont-Page Council of the West Central Iowa Regional Board of REALTORS® recently donated to several community organizations. Shenandoah REALTORS® presented checks to the Shenandoah Education Foundation, the Shenandoah Food Pantry, the Shenandoah Historical Society, the Shenandoah Fire Department and the Shenandoah Ambulance Service. Pictured are: REALTOR® Shawn Munsinger, REALTOR® Janell McIntyre, Corby Fichter of the Shenandoah Education Foundation, Jeanine Liljedahl of the Shenandoah Food Pantry, Kevin Livengood, Sally Brownlee, Jane Connell, Lillian Irvin and REALTOR® Joan Schebaum of the Shenandoah Historical Society, Ty Davidson of the Shenandoah Ambulance Service and Ron Biggers of the Shenandoah Fire Department. Clarinda REALTORS® chose to give their share to the Midwest Dive Team, the Clarinda Community Food Pantry, the CRHC Ambulance Service, the Lied Public Library and the Clarinda Fire Department. Pictured from these organizations are: Jerry Lager, Bruce Gruber, Tony Card, Carrie Ross and Katie Shelton representing the CRCH Ambulance Service, Andrew [...]
