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What's
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2006
(Hot Topics
for 2006)
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December |
2006
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September |
2006
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Position of 2007 Vice President has been
filled
 RLI
had an excellent election this year and I'd like to thank members who
exercised an important duty of membership by voting. Three very qualified
candidates stepped up to the plate to offer their expertise and leadership
services if elected to the position of Vice President. Only one member could
win, and the votes have been tabulated. The RLI Officers and Board of
Directors would like to congratulate and welcome Keith Morris, ALC (TN) to
the leadership team.
If you've not met Keith, you will have the
opportunity to do so during the annual convention in New Orleans. Hope to
see you there.
Congratulations, Keith!
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Department of Interior to Hold National
Listening Sessions on Cooperative Conservation
The Departments of the Interior,
Commerce and Agriculture, as well as the Environmental Protection Agency and
Council on Environmental Quality, announced last month their intent to hold
a series of listening sessions throughout the United States on cooperative
conservation that are intended to cover, among other matters, ways to
improve the ESA. The Administration considers these sessions to be a
critical element of ongoing efforts to develop widespread support for
administrative improvements to the ESA and is looking to NESARC and others
to help make the sessions a productive dialogue on how to improve the Act.
The first 8 session locations were released and announced to RLI members
earlier this week. Those sites are: Spokane, WA; Helena, MT; Roanoke, VA;
Columbus, OH; Redmond, OR; Jefferson City, MO; Enid, OK; and Redding, CA.
Please let us know if you plan to participate. STAFF CONTACT: Russell Riggs,
202-383-1259.
Click on the model testimony (below) created for members who are testifying
at the Cooperative Conservation Listening Sessions. We encourage those
members to embellish this statement with any success (or failure!) anecdotes
they are aware of in their community.
Testimony for Listening Sessions.doc
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August |
2006
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July |
2006
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June |
2006
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Tax Deferred 1031 Exchanges
available online!
Internal Revenue Code Section 1031 like-kind exchange is one
of the most useful tools for helping clients sell appreciated
business, farm and investment real estate. In this course,
students learn how one property can be sold and a replacement
property purchased without incurring any federal income taxes
on the sale. Federal tax rules are closely reviewed so
students can recognize exchange situations and learn how to
explain to clients the tax-saving benefits of the 1031
exchange. Also addressed are delayed exchanges and how the
installment sale of relinquished property may qualify in a
transaction to acquire replacement property. This
course is required to attain the
ALC designation.
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Online 1031 course:
To take the Tax Deferred 1031 Exchange course online, go to the
Tax Deferred 1031 Exchange page at
REALTORŪ University.
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Classroom Dates and
Locations:
Visit
www.CourseCalendar.com to see where and
when the Tax Deferred 1031 Exchange course is
being offered, as well as to obtain more course specific information.
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May |
2006
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Land 101 Course available Online!
In this introduction to the specialty,
students learn the basics of land brokerage, such as: the various types of
land; the land brokerage process; the importance of the 1031 tax-deferred
exchange and how to use it; how to determine market value; what property
rights and restrictions are involved; subdivisions and assemblage. The
environmental and regulatory issues that land brokers must know and be ready
to deal with are also stressed. This course is required to attain the
ALC designation.
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Online Land 101:
To take the Land 101 course online, go to the Land 101 page at
REALTORŪ University.
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Classroom Dates and
Locations:
Visit
www.CourseCalendar.com to see where and when the Land 101 course is
being offered, as well as to obtain more course specific information.
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April |
2006
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RLI Congressional Contacts
RLI Members,
do you have an established and trusted relationship with a member(s) of
Congress? The Realtors Commercial Alliance is developing a database of key
Congressional contacts and we need your help! If appropriate, complete the
attached
Congressional Contact form and
FAX to 312.329.8633 by MAY 10. Thanks for your help and support!
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March |
2006
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February |
2006
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January |
2006
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