Scholarship applications being accepted

Application deadline is March 19!

Applications are now being accepted for the REALTORS® Association Scholarship Fund for 2010.

Scholarship awards are based on scholastic record, class standing, financial need, character and leadership, school activities, community service and the students’ work record. Applicants must be Michigan residents graduating from high school and enrolling in a Michigan college or university.

The children of MCAR members are eligible for Fund support provided they meet Fund qualifications.

Visit the scholarship fund page to learn more about the scholarship program; access the online application here. The application deadline is Friday, March 19. For additional information, please e-mail us.

March Metropolitan REALTOR® now online

The March edition of MCAR’s member publication Metropolitan REALTOR® is now available online. Articles and columns include:

• “The changing business of real estate”
• “Distinguishing yourself as a short sale expert”
• “Why it’s not enough to be busy”

Features include:

• January housing sales figures
• Schedule of class
• Calendar of events

March is a BUSY month at your association, so be sure to check out this information-packed issue today!

HouseLogic debuts

The National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) has launched HouseLogic, a new, comprehensive consumer Web site about all aspects of homeownership. HouseLogic helps homeowners make smart decisions and take responsible actions to maintain, protect and increase the value of their homes.

The free Web site helps homeowners plan and organize their home projects and provides timely articles and news; home improvement advice and how-to’s; and information about taxes, home finances and insurance.

HouseLogic also empowers homeowners who want to get more actively engaged in shaping community life and advocate neighborhood and homeownership issues that matter most to them. The site provides users with the tools and know-how to effect change and address concerns, like establishing a neighborhood watch program, building a community playground or participating in city or county planning efforts.

MCAR’s Facebook group

Are you on Facebook, or maybe thinking about signing up? If so, make sure you join MCAR’s group (search for Metropolitan Consolidated Association of REALTORS®) for networking, information about upcoming events, exclusive content such as event photos and more.