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Register for May 2024 Courses
May 8th-9th GRI 101 – Taxation & Investment Property; Tax & Self-Employed Hosted at Coeur d’Alene Regional REALTORS®, Coeur d’Alene ID Register HERE GRI 101 Taxation and Investment is a crucial course for REALTORS®, covering key tax-related issues. It includes the latest updates on deductibility of real estate taxes for primary residences, changes in mortgage and home equity loan interest deductibility due to 2017 tax reforms, and revisions to IRC 1031 Exchange tax rules. The course also addresses how these changes affect deductions for real estate investment properties, vital knowledge for REALTORS® to assist their clients and manage their own finances. Additionally, GRI 101 offers strategies for buying, holding, and selling investment real estate and outlines major tax deductions for self-employed individuals, including the new 20% Qualified Business Income Deduction…
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Webinar | NAR Litigation Settlement Update Recording
In case you couldn’t join us for the April 10th webinar, we have made the full recording available for you to stream. Join us for a discussion on the NAR Settlement with IR’s legal counsel Jason Risch and IR Past President Tracy Kasper, moderated by Idaho REALTORS® President Katrina Wehr. This webinar focuses on the NAR Settlement’s implications and the proactive measures Idaho REALTORS® can take in response. Jason Risch shares the legal aspects and updates that IR is looking into for our forms to align with the settlement terms, ensuring compliance and safeguarding our members’ interests. Tracy Kasper shares her perspective as a broker-owner, discussing how these changes will affect the real estate industry and individual practitioners. We want to thank our panel members for joining us for this…
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Department of Justice Appeal Update
Idaho REALTORS® has shared the following response from Katrina Wehr, 2024 Idaho REALTORS® President, regarding today’s announcement related to the Department of Justice appeal. This response was shared on social media earlier today. Today a federal court of appeals sided with the Department of Justice that a lower court incorrectly prohibited it from reopening an investigation of NAR and the association’s compensation policies. Katie Johnson, NAR Chief Legal Officer, released the following statement today: “As articulated by Judge Walker in his dissenting opinion, NAR believes that the government should be held to the terms of its contracts. We are reviewing today’s decision and evaluating next steps.” Idaho REALTORS® is reviewing the appellate court’s ruling, in addition to working on potential solutions under the proposed settlement in the Sitzer-Burnett litigation. Despite…
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Idaho REALTORS® 2024 Scholarships
DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS IS JUNE 17, 2024 BY 5PM (MT). IDAHO REALTORS® ARE AWARDING 2 – $2,500 SCHOLARSHIP AND 5 – $1,500 SCHOLARSHIPS TO THE MOST QUALIFIED APPLICANTS. High school seniors and full-time students (12+ credits) enrolled in a college, university, or equivalent full-time students in a vocational-technical school, for the 2024-2025 school year. Students must be a United States citizen to apply.
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What You Need to Know About the NAR Settlement
On March 15th NAR announced a proposed settlement of $418 million in the Sitzer-Burnett case regarding broker commissions. This settlement aims to resolve litigation for claims made by home sellers about commission structures. It covers NAR, its over one million members, REALTOR® associations at all levels, association-owned MLSs, and brokerages led by an NAR member with a residential transaction volume up to $2 billion in 2022. This settlement does not cover agents affiliated with HomeServices of America and its related companies, still contesting the case. Similarly, employees of other corporate defendants named in the lawsuit are excluded. Idaho REALTORS® wants to ensure that our members understand the shifting nature of this landscape and are kept appraised of the most pertinent developments. As we look ahead and prepare for the evolving…
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March Wednesday Webinar
Thank you to everyone who joined us for the Idaho REALTORS® March Wednesday Webinar. If you weren’t able to participate, or want to share the webinar recording it is now available on our YouTube channel. This months webinar features a discussion with Wayne Hammon, CEO of the Idaho Associated General Contractors, as he speaks on the intersection of development, growth, and the economy in Idaho’s housing sector. With a rich background in construction, policy advising, and leadership within Idaho’s largest network of construction professionals, Wayne offers valuable insights into how these critical areas impact housing availability in Idaho. Watch on our YouTube Channel
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Register for April Courses in Boise and Coeur d’Alene
April 4thHome Finance Resource Certification (HFR)Hosted at Boise Regional REALTORS, Meridian ID This course will teach you how to guide your buyers through the mortgage preapproval process. The course also covers resources for addressing low credit scores, alternative financing options like first-time homebuyer assistance or low down payment programs, and how to avoid the most common mortgage sticking points in a transaction. For example, the mortgage preapproval—not just prequalification—has become key for buyers competing against multiple offers in today’s market. With the skills that you gain from this course, you will also be equipped to provide guidance on navigating mortgage applications and alternative financing options for all types of buyers. Be one of the first to earn the brand new Home Finance Resource (HFR) certification! This course is brought to…
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#IAmYourREALTOR Campaign Kickoff
Share Your Story with Us on Social Media Using #IAmYourREALTOR How do you go above and beyond for your clients? In this first video in our new #IAmYourREALTOR campaign, Idaho REALTORS® 2024 President Katrina Wehr, invites all Idaho REALTOR® members to showcase the extraordinary lengths they go to for their clients. What is the extra value, care, and support that REALTORS® give their clients? Idaho REALTORS® aren’t just real estate professionals. They are YOUR REALTORS®.This campaign encourages REALTORS® to share their stories of going above and beyond, using the hashtag #IAmYourREALTOR, to highlight the invaluable role they play in bringing transactions to a successful close while fostering genuine care for both buyers and sellers. Join us in telling the world about the difference you make every day in the lives of…
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Webinar| NAR Litigation Follow Up Webinar with Jason Risch is NEXT WEEK
NAR Litigation Update with Jason Risch February 21, 2024 – 1:00 PM MT REGISTER HERE Join us next Wednesday at 1:00pm for our NAR Litigation Update Webinar with Jason Risch. This is the webinar which was previously schedule for January that was postponed. This meeting is a follow-up meeting to the November NAR litigation webinar. Jason Risch will provide an updated overview of the landscape for the current NAR cases in litigation, and answer questions from members. We encourage all members who are interested in being appraised of the developments to participate in this webinar.
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2024 Forms Update Videos
The 2024 Form Update videos are now available on YouTube. Watch below and learn more about the new form changes. Updated forms available on Form Simplicity and Transaction Desk. *Please take time to read the important disclaimer at the start of the video* Updated Forms
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