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Inside this issue:
MTAR Calendar, Affiliate Spotlight, MTAR Leader-ship—Gabby Courrier
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Education Calendar, The CE Shop, July classes, TREC Core & Broker Core class, THDA Great Choice training
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2019 RPAC Investors—100% Investor Offices now, Contest for each office
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Member Birthdays, NAR MVP Offer, 2020 MTAR Dues Payment Plan is Open!
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June 17, 2019
MTAR Member News
Recently, the Department of Veterans Affairs welcomed more than 100 industry stakeholders and governments officials to commemorate the 75th Anniversary of the GI Bill. Since being signed into law by President Franklin D. Roosevelt in 1944, the GI Bill's VA Home Loan Guar-anty Program has given millions of American service members the chance to own a home through this centralized, affordable and accessible resource. Department of Housing and Urban Development Secretary Ben Carson delivered the event's keynote address.
"The GI Bill has positively impacted millions of men and women through education, medical funding and home loans," Secretary Carson said. "It is through this area that HUD is proud to have made such a profound impact in the lives of our nation's veterans. And while the tremen-dous debt we owe to our brothers and sisters in arms may never be fully repaid, we can and will do everything in our power to leverage the GI Bill and HUD's programs to provide affordable housing for all Americans."
Secretary Carson also noted that veteran homelessness has recently been on the decline, with a 5.4% decrease recorded over the past year and overall figures cut in half since 2010.
As America recognizes Homeownership Month this June, National Association of Realtors® President John Smaby, a second-generation Realtor® from Edina, Minnesota, was on hand to highlight NAR's continued commitment to the VA Home Loan Guaranty Program. Smaby reflected on one of the first homes he sold when he began his real estate career more than 40 years ago, which was purchased by a Vietnam War veteran using the VA loan program.
"As we stand here and think about what 75 years of the VA loan means to Americans, I am reminded of that very special day," Smaby said. "It is also unbe-lievable what this bill does for our economy and what it means to Realtors® across the country. There is no greater day for the agents in my office than when we see a veteran come through our doors after buying a home."
While celebrating its 75th anniversary, the VA loan program also backed its 24 millionth home loan in 2019. The recipient was Army Sgt. 1 st Class William Kopf, an Active Guard Reserve Sol-dier who turned to his home loan benefit for the third time after service requirements necessi-tated a move from Utah to Northeastern Pennsylvania. Realtors® Marilou Saar and Joni McKenna were in attendance Wednesday as the agents who helped make the 24 millionth transaction possible.
"When you're deployed, you're not thinking about your next life steps; you're not worried about a loan, you're not worried about a home. You're worried about that day's mission and the well-being of the troops," Sgt. Kopf said. "But when you are [back home] and you're trying to make that transition to the next part of your life, that's where the VA comes in - and that's where you need them the most. Knowing the VA has our back and that we can enjoy the American Dream is absolutely something special, and it's been a relief to my family."
Sgt. Kopf noted that the "major" benefit of VA loans is that they do not require a down payment. The program also limits closing costs and prohibits the imposition of mortgage insurance. The VA currently operates more than three million active loans, with 2,000 guaranteed through this program every day. In 2018, VA-purchased loans increased for the seventh straight year, mark-ing an all-time high.
"The VA Home Loan Guaranty is unique. It's not simply a federal loan program. It is a promise we keep to our military members in return for their service to our nation," Smaby concluded.
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MTAR Calendar of Events
June 17, 2019 Page 2
FIRM: EXIT Realty Bob Lamb & Associates YEARS IN REAL ESTATE: 2nd year
HOW DID YOU GET INTO THE REAL ESTATE/MORTGAGE BUSINESS:
Family and friends encouraged me. Working for myself has always been a goal. It brings a lot of op-
portunity to help others and to give back.
YOUR VOLUNTEER ROLE AT MTAR? AT OTHER ASSOCIATIONS? OTHER VOLUNTEER PROGRAMS?
Chair of RPAC Committee Government Affairs & Community Relations Committee
Ashley Witham Foundation
WHY DO YOU VOLUNTEER WITH MTAR –
It’s my purpose to give back; it’s my passion to make a difference.
WORDS OF WISDOM FOR YOUR FELLOW MTAR REALTORS…. Keep growing and learning!
Past Presidents Lunch-
eon, The View at Foun-tains
Tuesday, July 2 1:00-2:00—Member
Services Cte mtg., MTAR office
Wednesday, July 3 1:00-2:30– RPAC Cte.
Meeting, MTAR office
Thursday, July 4
MTAR Closed for In-dependence Day hol-iday!
Wednesday, July 10
9:00-10:30—MTAR Board of Directors mtg.
Wed-Fri, July 10-12 8:00-4:00—New Mem-
ber Orientation, MTAR
Wednesday, June 19
2:00-3:00—Gov’t Af-fairs Cte. Meeting, MTAR office
Thursday, June 20
9:30-10:30—Education Cte. Mtg., MTAR office
2:00-3:00—Community Relations
Cte. Mtg., MTAR Wed., June 26
12:00—1:30—MTAR
Wed-Thu, July 10-11
10:00-2:30—
RealTracs training, register at
www.realtracs.net/help/classSchedule
Monday, July 15
9:00-4:00—TREC Core
Class, 6 CE, $45, Coffee
County Admin, Manches-
ter
Thursday, July 18
10:00-12:00—Smyrna
Meals on Wheels Day
2:00-3:00—Community
Relations mtg., MTAR
Meet Your 2019
Leadership Team
Gabby Courrier RPAC Chair
Training & Educational Choices for MTAR Members!
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JULY Education Classes
July 10 & 11—RealTracs training at MTAR, 10:00-2:30, Basic & Advanced RealTracs, RT Mobile July 10-12—New Member Orientation, 8:15-4:00 each day, 11 CE hours
July 15—TREC Core Class, 9:00-4:00, 6 CE hrs., $45, Coffee Co. Adm. Bldg., 1327 McArthur St., Manchester July 24—TREC Broker Core Class, 8:30-4:40, 8 CE hours, MTAR live stream July 25—THDA Great Choice Program, 9:00-1:00, 4 CE, MTAR
Enroll today: http://mtar.theceshop.com/ Promotion expires June 30, 2019
Sponsored by:
THDA Great Choice Mortgage Programs
TN RRC Chapter is offering this class to CRS designees as a
Re-certification option, and they are covering the cost! If you
are a CRS active designee, contact Debbie Mann to register.
All other attendees register at
www.mtar.org/education-registrations
June 17, 2019 Page 4
Congratulations and our appreciation to our Tennessee State
Political Coordinators
Deborah Mann- Senate District 13 Dawn White
Stan Vaught– Senate District 14 Shane Reeves
Kate Bryant- Senate District 16 Janice Bowling
Debra Beagle- Senate District 20 Steven Reid Dickerson
Chris Garrett- House District 3 Timothy Hill
Christopher Wilson— House District 34 Tim Rudd
Scott Abernathy– House District 37 Charlie Baum
Sharon Swafford– House District 39 Iris Rudder
Melissa Shuran– House District 47 Rush Bricken
Katrina Waldrip- House District 48 Bryan Terry
Joe Chittaphong- House District 49 Mike Sparks
Tad Craig- House District 62 Pat Marsh
COMING SOON
Save the Date AUGUST 1, 2019.
An inaugural Event in Tullahoma.
GLO-GOLF A and ESCAPE ROOM.
This is an RPAC fundraising event.
Come enjoy food, fun, and fellowship with fellow
REALTORS from all over our area.
M i d d l e T e n n e s s e e
A s s o c i a t i o n o f
R E A L T O R S ®
MTAR MEMBER BULLETIN BOARD
YOUR OFFER DATES: June 16-30, 2019 YOUR ACTION: Share Homeownership Matters Month with your clients YOUR REWARD: “Social Media for REALTORS®; 101+ Do’s & Don’ts” download, Digital download value: $9.95
June is National Homeownership Month, join us in celebrating! The Con-
sumer Advocacy Outreach Program, Homeownership Matters needs your help to promote homeownership in your community and inspire current and future homeowners to advocate for policies that protect homeownership. It is easy – share one of the social posts provided along with the imag-
es using on the form using #HomeownerHero. In addition to helping protect homeownership now and into the future, you will also receive a
digital download of Social Media for REALTORS: 101+ Do’s and Don’ts –Download.
311 Butler Drive Murfreesboro, TN 37127
Phone: 615-893-2242 Toll Free: 877-893-2242
Fax: 615-893-2250 Toll Free Fax: 877-893-2250
16-Jun Carolyn Ferguson 16-Jun Dan A. Petty 16-Jun Orson Steward 16-Jun Holly Orr 16-Jun Matt Sargent 16-Jun Ryan AndrewFarless 16-Jun Josh Yates 17-Jun Kelisha Marshall 17-Jun Rebecca Perry 17-Jun Wanda Luneack 17-Jun Don Cleveland 18-Jun Jennifer Young 18-Jun Jennifer Jackson 18-Jun J. Renee Curtis 18-Jun Lenese Holder Higbee 18-Jun Paul Smith 18-Jun Chance Paschall 18-Jun Lorelei Marcum 18-Jun Daryl Welch 18-Jun Margaret Donohue Orr 19-Jun Amberly Pryor 19-Jun Era J. Jackson 19-Jun Tim Page 19-Jun G. Dianne Arnold 19-Jun Angie Morris 20-Jun Amy LaLance 20-Jun Amber L. Simms 20-Jun Erin Kosko 20-Jun Julie May 20-Jun Ryan Bizarri 20-Jun Kajeen Irwin 20-Jun Martha Collins 20-Jun Valencia J. Phillips 21-Jun Chuck Gunn 21-Jun Eric Aristizabal 21-Jun Tonya Mooningham 22-Jun Cindy Speer
2020 Easy Payment Plans Started May 15th!
Your MTAR leadership is pleased to one again offer the 2020 Payment Plan option starting
May 15th.
What is the payment plan? The
payment plan allows our current
members to begin budgeting
their funs for 2020...now!
Members can set themselves up
on payment plans that include
2020 dues, SentriLock and vol-
untary RPAC. Your MTAR staff
runs a fixed manageable pay-
ment each month.
YOU tell US the date; YOU tell
us the amount.
And when January 15, 2020 (or
sooner) rolls around, there is no
last minute scrambling. Your payment has been completed.
Obviously, the sooner you start, the less the monthly payment can be. Let’s reference the
chart below. You budget for 2020 dues starting May 15th. Just dues, and nothing but dues.
On May 15th, the MTAR staff would run your payment of $65.00. On June 15th, $65.00,
July 15th $65.00 and so on. 8 payments of $65.00, with a final payment of $55.00 (no later
than January 15th). If you wait until June to begin, each monthly payment is $75.00, with a
final payment of $50.00.
In addition to dues, you can include 2020 voluntary RPAC and/or SentriLock as well.
Again, the below chart shows you all the possible combinations, and the total dollar amount
you are bundling, and making monthly payment plans.
Visit the website www.mtar.org to find the Processing form and the agreement, as well as
the payment plan guide. Read the agreement; print the processing form, agreement, com-
plete with help from the payment plan guide and email back to Wayman. Please note the
plan is not for CURRENT If you have any questions, contact Wayman at
