Special Announcements
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MLS would like to know
September 2, 2010
The MLS would like to know if you'd like to add all of these features to your Multiple Listing Service.
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SEPTEMBER ISSUE OF THE REALTOR MAGAZINE
September 1, 2010
READ OUR NEWEST ISSUE. NOW AVAILABLE ONLINE!!!
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GEPAR & MLS Elections
August 27, 2010
The nominating Committee announces the candidates running for Officers and Directors. You will be voting for President-Elect & Secretary / Treasurer and for five (5) Directors. You may vote by proxy and mail it back on or before October 1, 2010 or you may vote by ballot in person at the Association Office the week of September 27th through October 1st. All votes must be in b 5:00pm on October 1st.
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The 4th quarter fees were billed
August 25, 2010
The 4th quarter fees were billed by e-mail on August 13th and are due by August 31st. Members can log on to Member Director to view the balance due on their account.
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JOIN US AS WE WELCOME EMMA W. SCHWARTZ, MPH
August 11, 2010
Emma Wollschlager Schwartz, President of the Medical Center of the Americas (MCA) Foundation will be this month’s Ambassador Series guest speaker. Join us Friday, August 20, 2010 at 1:30 pm at the association’s office.
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AUGUST ISSUE OF THE REALTOR MAGAZINE
August 10, 2010
READ OUR NEWEST ISSUE. NOW AVAILABLE ONLINE!!!
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GEPAR: Survey
August 5, 2010
Your association wants your input. We are looking for better ways to serve you the REALTOR®. So we are asking you to fill out this quick survey. You can submit it online, mail it back to us, or drop by the GEPAR office before August 13, 2010. The great news is upon completion of this survey you will be given the chance to win a Free MCE course.
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MEANINGFUL EMINENT-DOMAIN REFORM LEGISLATION
July 23, 2010
If you missed the first Texas REALTOR® Tele-Town Hall meeting with Agriculture Commissioner Todd Staples, it’s not too late. You still have an opportunity to find out how Texas REALTORS® can play an active role in passing meaningful eminent-domain reform legislation next session that truly benefits Texas property owners.
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Join the Texas Association of REALTORS and Texas Agriculture Commissioner Todd Staples.
July 15, 2010
Join the Texas Association of REALORS® and Texas Agriculture Commissioner Todd Staples on a teleconference town hall Wednesday, July 21, 2010 @ 1:00 pm (MST).
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JULY ISSUE OF THE REALTOR MAGAZINE
July 9, 2010
READ OUR NEWEST ISSUE. NOW AVAILABLE ONLINE!!!
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Access to the MLS is now back up!
July 8, 2010
Access to Innovia is now back up!
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OFFICE CLOSED MONDAY, JULY 5, 2010
July 2, 2010
Sorry for the inconvenience but our office will be closed Monday, July 5, 2010. Sentrilock will be closed Sunday, July 4, 2010 and Sentrilock support center will be open Monday, July 5, 2010. Innovia support line will be closed Monday, July 5, 2010.
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THIRD QUARTER FEES WERE DUE ON MAY 31ST
July 2, 2010
THIRD QUARTER FEES WERE DUE ON MAY 31ST . FINAL DAY TO PAY WAS JUNE 30TH. SERVICE ON ALL ACCOUNTS THAT WERE NOT PAID IS SUSPENDED. YOU MAY CALL A PAYMENT INTO THE GEPAR OFFICE OR BRING YOUR PAYMENT TO THE OFFICE. YOU MAY PAY ON LINE BUT CALL MONICA AT 783-6076 OR MARIA AT 783-6077 TO ACTIVATE YOUR STATUS. PLEASE NOTE GEPAR IS CLOSED MONDAY, JULY 5TH.
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GET INVOLVED, BECOME A LEADER
July 1, 2010
Support your association, become a leader.
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CONGRESS HAS EXTENDED THE TAX CREDIT CLOSING DATE AND NATIONAL FLOOD INSURANCE PROGRAM
June 28, 2010
After a close brush with the deadline, Congress has passed an extension of the Homebuyer Tax Credit closing deadline, the Homebuyer Assistance and Improvement Act (H.R. 5623). The extension applies only to transactions that have ratified contracts in place as of April 30, 2010 that have not yet closed
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JOIN US AS WE WELCOME THE HON. CONGRESSMEN REYES
June 28, 2010
The Honorable Silvestre Reyes, Chairman of The House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence and Member of the House Armed Services Committee will be this month’s Ambassador Series guest speaker. Join us this July, 9th 2010 at 1:00 pm at the association’s office. Questions and answers after the presentations. Please RSVP with Amanda by July, 7th @ (915) 783-6096 or aberns@gepar.org.
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SAFE Act Update
June 17, 2010
The commissioner has delayed the implementation of the SAFE Act requirement for licensure in seller-financed transactions in Texas until August 31
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El Paso Realtor on "My first home" TV show
June 3, 2010
El Paso’s own Stephanie Phillips was selected by the TLC’s nationally syndicated TV show "My First Home" as the representing Realtor for a pair of sisters buying their first home in west El Paso.
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Fannie Mae Changes Rules for Borrowers with a Prior Short Sale or Deed-in-Lieu of Foreclosure
June 1, 2010
On April 14, 2010, Fannie Mae released Announcement SEL-2010-05 revising its rules regarding the eligibility of a borrower to obtain a new mortgage after a pre-foreclosure event (a short sale (also known as a pre-foreclosure sale) or a deed-in-lieu of foreclosure). For a consumer with a prior short sale or a deed-in-lieu of foreclosure without an extenuating circumstance, the new waiting periods are 2 years with a 80% maximum LTV, 4 years with a 90% maximum LTV, and 7 years otherwise.
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Talent Show
June 1, 2010
Join us for an evening of fun. Our Third Annual Talent Show is coming up Tuesday July 6, 2010 at The Comic Strip Comedy Club. All proceeds will go to benefit TREPAC.
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Neighborhood Stabilization Program (NSP)
June 2, 2010
City’s interested in purchasing foreclosed multifamily units.
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JUNE ISSUE OF THE REALTOR MAGAZINE
June 2, 2010
READ OUR NEWEST ISSUE. NOW AVAILABLE ONLINE!!!
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SELLER FINANCING INFORMATION
May 25, 2010
SAFE ACT requires license for most seller financing
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HOME INSPECTION SEMINAR AT GEPAR
May 13, 2010
RSVP FOR THE HOME INSPECTION SEMINAR AT GEPAR
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TAR PROPERTY MANAGEMENT FORMS
April 28, 2010
Please review the forms and submit comments to Edra Anderson, Associate Counsel at TAR by emailing eanderson@texasrealtors.com by May 21, 2010.
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COME OUT AND LET'S BOWL
April 12, 2010
GET YOUR TEAM TOGETHER AND JOIN US FOR FOOD, FUN AND A GREAT TIME!!
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APRIL ISSUE OF THE REALTOR MAGAZINE
April 9, 2010
READ OUR NEWEST ISSUE. NOW AVAILABLE ONLINE!!!
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PAY BY MARCH 31ST TO AVOID DISCONNECTION
March 29, 2010
This is a reminder to our members that quarterly fees are due no later than March 31st. On April 1st, all service will suspended, including MLS and there will be a $50.00 reconnection fee.
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Have you filed your mixed-use vehicle exemption?
March 22, 2010
The passage of Proposition 6 in the November 2007 constitutional election ensured that your personal automobile was exempt from ad valorem taxation, as long as you filed the annual exemption form with your appraisal district. The rules of the exemption were tweaked In the 2009 legislative session to allow an exemption form to be filed once and remain valid until that vehicle changes ownership. Thus, this is the first tax year that you can file the one-time exemption, and the deadline to file is April 1.
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BUY TICKETS TO EDUCATION DAY TODAY!!!
March 4, 2010
START EARLY AND BUY YOUR TICKETS TO EDUCATION DAY!!!
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GEPAR ANNOUNCES PRIMARY ELECTION ENDORSEMENTS
February 16, 2010
GEPAR ANNOUNCES THE FOLLOWING ENDORSEMENTS:
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QUESTIONS & ANSWERS ON NEW GEPAR BILLING POLICY
February 11, 2010
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ON NEW GEPAR BILLING POLICY
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OUR CONDOLENCES
January 22, 2010
The Greater El Paso Association of REALTORS® would like to offer their condolences to the family of Elva Cornish (Vision Real Estate) whose mother recently passed away on January 18, 2010.
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MARCH 15th at GEPAR FREE E-Pro WORKSHOP WITH NATIONAL SPEAKER!
January 22, 2010
Don't miss this free e-PRO® Workshop, compliments of NAR and InternetCrusade!
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Downpayment and Closing Cost Assistance
January 21, 2010
El Paso Housing Finance Corporation announced the issuance of $24.5 million in bonds on Wednesday, Jan. 20. The bonds will be used to provide competitive mortgage financing and down payment assistance to low-to-moderate income home buyers in the El Paso community.
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Congratulations Mickey Molina
January 20, 2010
GEPAR congratulates Mickey Molina for being named the first ever El Paso Mortgage Banker Association Honorary Life Member!!
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RESPA PRESENTATION AT GEPAR
January 14, 2010
FREE AND INFORMATIVE!!!
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Home Sales up for the 4th straight month!
January 12, 2010
Up,Up,Up! November Home Sold Report now available!
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CONDOLENCES
January 18, 2010
The Greater El Paso Association of REALTORS® would like to offer their condolences to Judy Burrows on the passing of her brother, Ken Houston.
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CITY CODES & ORDINANCES
January 5, 2010
We will have special guest Victor Vega, Deputy Director of El Paso's Development Services Department, on January 15 at 1pm to discuss the new building codes and ordinances such as the swimming pool.
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CONDOLENCES
January 4, 2010
The Greater El Paso Association of REALTORS® would like to express their condolences to Lawanda Corbett (Benchmark Realty) on the passing of her son, Timothy.
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REVISED TAR FORMS
January 4, 2010
TAR has adopted changes to the following forms required by Texas state law.
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Forbes:El Paso #1 in Income growth!
December 17, 2009
El Paso Shows Us the Money!
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OUR SYMPATHIES
December 7, 2009
GEPAR would like to offer their condolences and sympathies to the Benortham family (Oak Tree Realty) for the loss of Doyle Dean Benortham. Visitation will be held from 5:00-8:00 pm, Monday, December 7, 2009 at Sunset Funeral Home-Northeast. Funeral Service will be at 10:00 am, Tuesday, December 8, 2009 at Sunset Funeral Home-Northeast with Bishop Richard Johnson of Destiny Family Christian Center officiating. Interment will follow at Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Service entrusted to Sunset Funeral Homes-Northeast.
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CONDOLENCES
December 4, 2009
The Greater El Paso Association of REALTORS® would like to express their condolences to the friends and family of Michele Riley (Lawyers Title of El Paso). Visitation will be Tuesday, December 8, from 6:00pm to 9:00pm at Martin Funeral Home on 1460 George Dieter. Chapel Service will be on Wednesday at 10:00am at Martin Funeral Home. Interment will be at Memory Gardens of the Valley Cemetery on 4900 McNutt Road in Santa Teresa, NM.
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OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHIES
December 1, 2009
Alfonso Perez member Emeritus of GEPAR passed away recently. Our condolences go out to his family and friends. Viewing will be Thursday, Dec 3rd, 2:00p.m. to 5:00 p.m. at Hillcrest Funeral Home,1060 N. Carolina followed by a rosary at 7:00p.m. Funeral Mass celebrated Friday, Dec. 4th, 11:30 a.m. at St Raphael Catholic Church, 2301 Zanzibar. In lieu of flowers, the family requests a contribution to SPJ in the name of Alfonso Perez. This charity builds homes for people in Juarez. Send contributions in care of Diana Perez, Coldwell Banker, 5662 N. Mesa, El Paso, TX 79912.
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CONDOLENCES
November 30, 2009
The Greater El Paso Association of REALTORS® would like to offer their condolences to the family of Robert Field (Sierra Title) who recently lost his wife, Dawn Denise Field.
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SINCERE CONDOLENCES
November 25, 2009
Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family of Everett Lewis (Century 21 Haggerty) whose son, Erique, recently passed away.
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GEPAR WILL BE CLOSED NEXT THURSDAY AND FRIDAY
November 20, 2009
Due to the Thanksgiving holiday, GEPAR will be closed on November 26 and 27. We will resume our normal business hours on Monday, November 30. Have a safe and happy holiday!
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OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHIES
November 20, 2009
The Greater El Paso Association of REALTORS® would like to extend their deepest sympathies to the friends and family of Martin Dornau (Castle Realty) who passed away recently.
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CONDOLENCES
November 19, 2009
The Greater El Paso Association of REALTORS® would like to offer their condolences to Chris Freddi (Vision Realty) whose wife, Angie, recently passed away.
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OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHIES
November 16, 2009
The Greater El Paso Association of REALTORS® would like to offer their deepest sympathies to the family of Norman Haddad (Investors International) whose sister, Amelia Isaac, recently passed away.
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CONDOLENCES
November 13, 2009
The Greater El Paso Association of REALTORS® would like to extend their condolences to the family of Cecilia Lopez of Success Realty who recently lost her father, Manuel Drusina.
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CONTRACTS UPDATE CLASS-EARN 3 HOURS OF MCE
November 12, 2009
EARN 3 HOURS OF MCE CREDIT
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Swimming Pool Ordinance
November 10, 2009
Read up on the swimming pool ordinance.
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TAX CREDIT EXTENDED AND EXPANDED
November 6, 2009
READ NOW ON THE EXTENSION AND EXPANSION OF THE TAX CREDIT
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ANNOUNCING REALTOR & SALESMAN OF THE YEAR RECIPIENTS
November 4, 2009
The Greater El Paso Association of REALTORS® would like to announce their REALTOR® and Salesman of the Year recipients.
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RECEIVE 10% OFF ON "LA VIE DE LA BOHEME"
November 2, 2009
REALTORS® WILL RECEIVE 10% OFF ON SELECTED DATES FOR THE PRODUCTION OF "LA VIE DE LA BOHEME"
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CONDOLENCES
November 2, 2009
The Greater El Paso Association of REALTORS® would like to extend their condolences to the friends and family of William "Bill" Healy who recently passed away.
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FREE PRESENTATION ON NEW RESPA RULES
October 30, 2009
SIGN UP FOR FREE PRESENTATION ON NEW RESPA RULES
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REALTORS, YOUR URGENT ACTION IS NEEDED!!!
October 26, 2009
SUPPORT THE DODD-LIEBERMAN-ISAKSON TAX CREDIT AMENDMENT.
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PROPOSED TAR COMMERCIAL FORMS REVISIONS
October 21, 2009
TAR is proposing changes to the following commercial forms.
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EARLY VOTING LOCATIONS
October 19, 2009
Get out and vote "YES" to appraisal reform
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REALTOR AND SALESMAN OF THE YEAR
October 13, 2009
SUBMIT NAMES FOR REALTOR® AND SALESMAN OF THE YEAR AWARDS
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Ambasador Series - Jim Valenti
October 12, 2009
The Ambassador Series is proud to present Jim Valenti CEO of University Medical Center. Mr. Valenti will be discussing the medical center's impact on the El Paso economy and providing an update on the new children's hospital
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VOTE YES TO APPRAISAL REFORM
October 8, 2009
VOTE YES TO APPRAISAL REFORM
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EL PASO SYMPHONY INVITES ALL REALTORS
October 8, 2009
The El Paso Symphony will hold a REALTOR® reception on October 22.
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OPEN HOUSE FOR REALTORS
September 29, 2009
ATTEND THE ANNUAL REALTOR® TOUR AT THE AMERICAS SHOWCASE OF HOMES
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CONDOLENCES
September 29, 2009
The Greater El Paso Association of REALTORS® would like to offer their sincere condolences to the family and friends of Sally Thomas and all the people at Carefree Homes. Memorial Service will be held on Friday, October 2nd, 2009 at 12:00 P.M. at Martin Funeral Home East. Private burial to follow at a later date. Please view Mrs. Thomas' online memorial tribute and send condolences at www.mem.com. Service arrangements have been entrusted to the care of MARTIN FUNERAL HOME EAST, 1460 GEORGE DIETER DR., EL PASO, TX. 79936. (915) 855-8881.
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CCIM INTRODUCTORY CLASS
September 24, 2009
The Greater El Paso Chapter of CCIM is offering the CCIM Intro Class in Las Cruces on October 8th and 9th.
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2009 Parade of Homes - Americas Showcase of Homes
September 22, 2009
The 2009 Parade of Homes titled Americas Showcase of Homes will have the traditional Preview Party event on Thursday, September 24 from 6-9 p.m. This year the event is on the east side just a few blocks from Joe Battle/Loop 375.
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REGISTER FOR GRI IN OCTOBER
September 11, 2009
Register for the GRI in October
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IMPORTANT NEWS FOR ALL GEPAR MEMBERS
September 11, 2009
NAR'S CALL TO ACTION TO EXTEND THE HOMEBUYER'S TAX CREDIT
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UPCOMING CCIM CLASS
September 10, 2009
UPCOMING CCIM CLASS
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REALTOR Rally 2009
September 10, 2009
October 2nd, 2009 GEPAR is having it's annual REALTOR RALLY. Come Join us Celebrate what it means to be a REALTOR in El Paso. Don't Delay Contact Hilda to get your tickets today!
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2009 WCR GOLF TOURNAMENT
September 9, 2009
SCROLL DOWN FOR SPONSORSHIP AND REGISTRATION FORMS.
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ELECTION OF OFFICERS AND DIRECTORS FOR 2010
August 27, 2009
The election of officers and directors for the 2010 GEPAR and MLS boards
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EARN THE NAR DIVERSITY CERTIFICATION
August 25, 2009
Register for the "At Home with Diversity" class and earn your certificate
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TREPAC'S EL PASO ROCKS SWEEPSTAKES
August 18, 2009
Treat yourself to an evening of fun, food and drinks. Get your tickets now!!!
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READ IF YOUR STILL HAVING TROUBLE LOGIN INTO INNOVIA!
July 13, 2009
IF YOUR STILL HAVING TROUBLE LOGIN INTO INNOVIA!
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Condolences
August 10, 2009
Our Condolences go out to Kay Gibbs for the loss of her husband, Dennis Gibbs. There will be a visitation time on Monday, 4-9 at martin Funeral Home and services will be at Martin Funeral Home, West at 9:30 on Tuesday, burial with full military honors at Ft Bliss at 11:00.
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MONTHLY EL PASO MLS STATS NOW BEING PUBLISHED ONLINE!
August 5, 2009
The Greater El Paso Association of Realtors is now publishing its Monthly MLS Statistics online!
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AUGUST ISSUE OF REALTOR MAGAZINE
July 31, 2009
Read it online today
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UNDERSTANDING THE HOME VALUATION CODE OF CONDUCT
July 27, 2009
We have provided a few key points about the Home Valuation Code of Conduct (HVCC). However, for an in-depth look into the Code, please go to www.Realtor.org/HVCC.
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Elpasorealtor.com Login
July 21, 2009
GEPARmore to your website! Where adding the ability for members of GEPAR to log into elpasorealtor.com. is bringing Once you log in you’ll be able to login to INNOVIA & MEMBERSHIP DIRECTOR, change your REALTOR® profile(THIS WILL MAKE YOU MORE VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC!), start up a free blog and comment on existing articles and other member’s blog entries. And very soon you’re going to be able to sign up and pay for MCE and other training courses right from your website!
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JOIN US AT THE COMIC STRIP COMEDY CLUB
July 15, 2009
Have a few laughs and drinks with friends at the Comic Strip Comedy Club
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USE THE TAX CREDIT AS A DOWN PAYMENT
July 15, 2009
The Texas Department of Housing & Community Affairs will have two sessions on using the tax credit as a down payment at GEPAR on July 24 at 9am and 1pm. Please RSVP your preferred time at imartinez@gepar.org.
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USING THE TAX CREDIT AS A DOWN PAYMENT
July 14, 2009
The Texas Department of Housing & Community Affairs will have two sessions on using the tax credit as a down payment at GEPAR on July 24 at 9am and 1pm. Please RSVP your preferred time at imartinez@gepar.org.
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BE A PART OF LEADERSHIP, JOIN THE GEPAR OR MLS BOARD
July 2, 2009
We are looking for creative and innovative individuals who want to serve their Association
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SIGN ORDINANCE REMINDER
June 18, 2009
Please be careful not to violate the city's sign ordinance. The City will actively be monitoring code violations such as the sign ordinance.
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