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"Now in the REALTOR® Store"
Revolving Crystal Paperweight (lighted)
Open House Directional Signs w/ metal stand
Company Sign Post Business Card holder (customized with your company logo)
Outdoor Brochure Box
Take One/Leave One Stands
Qualifier Plus IIIx - Advanced Residential Finance Calculator
Info Pak
Saint Joseph Home Seller
A-Frame Signs $27.00
Promotional Flags $13.95
Payment may be made by Check, Visa, MasterCard or Cash.
Call Ronnie today at 1-888-340-8727, 301-870-2323 or 301-274-4406 for any questions.
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Message from President Russ Boyce
For those who may have missed the President's Message on the front page of the Winter Edition of "The Times" newsletter, it is posted on our website or you may use this link.
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MAR Legislative Day Rescheduled to February 25
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The Maryland Association of REALTORS® Annual Legislative Day is rescheduled for Wednesday, February 25th at the Loews Annapolis Hotel. The program begins at 3:30 p.m. with registration starting at 3 p.m. Key Legislative officials have been invited and the program will feature various guest speakers briefing us on top issues affecting REALTORS® in the upcoming 2009 General Session. A reception will follow at 6 p.m. and will conclude at 8 p.m.
REALTORS® and their guests are welcome to attend the 3:30 Legislative Day Program FREE. All are also welcome to attend the evening reception for a modest $15 "cover" for drinks and hors d'oeuvres.
Please RSVP your attendance plans, for both the Legislative Day Program and Reception to Sheryl Bergman via email to sheryl.bergman@mdrealtor.org or by phone at 800-638-6425.
Meet your local legislators and show our REALTOR® strength.
We hope to see everyone there to start off the 2009 Legislative Session right!
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The SMAR office will be closed Monday, February 16th, in observance of President's Day. The office will re-open Tuesday, February 17th, at 8:30 am.
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Tax Seminar
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You're invited to this FREE Seminar - "Tax Strategies for the Real Estate Professional"
Learn How to Stretch Every Dollar $$ In Today's Economy...
Date: Wednesday, February 25, 2009 - 10:00 am to 11:30 am
Location: REALTOR® Center, Hughesville, MD
Please note: The date for this seminar is February 25th NOT January 25th as the SMAR Times Newsletter printed.
This seminar is guaranteed to identify between $2,500 and $27,500 in NEW deductions that can be used right away to pocket thousands in tax savings. These deductions are based in tax LAW, but presented in simple English that all of us can easily understand.
You'll learn:
 Stimulus Package Deductions for Your 2008 Return- Learn about important 179 Vehicle deductions. PLUS!!! NEW first year auto depreciation deduction UPDATES!
Increase your income - How to use the tax side of your business to INCREASE your spendable income
Myths - What taxes really cost you - regardless of your earnings
Entertainment Strategies - 2 remarkable entertainment deductions available to Real Estate Professionals that may surprise you
Double Entertainment Deductions - How to safely transform 50% entertainment deductions into 100% deductions
Audit-Proofing - Documentation tips that will save you time, all the time
Help Your Accountant - How you can help your accountant work more effectively on your behalf
Car Strategies - Six methods that produce Thousands in deductions.
Actual Expenses vs. IRS Method Mileage - New $25,000 - $250,000 automobile deductions you don't want to lose.
IRS Audit - Reduce your chances - Red flags to avoid
Home Office Deduction -Why Real Estate Professionals may now safely qualify for this remarkable deduction and how it transforms personal commuting to deductible business miles
Learn how a 105 Medical Plan can turn your families medical expenses into tax-favored business expenses
This seminar is presented by Maury Scarborough of Bradford and Company, Inc., and excerpted from the Bradford and Company, Inc. Tax Strategies for the Self-Employed 8-hour audio course (available at the seminar).
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"Make Your Own Luck"
2009 SMAR Awards Recognition Ceremony
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Come and check out the NEW Awards Celebration!
A huge injection of REAL valuable information and MUCH needed inspiration will be provided.
RSVP by March 4th
Wednesday, March 11, 2009
Networking: 12 pm
Buffet Lunch: 1 pm
Cost: $30 per person
Location: Jaycee's Hall, 3090 Crain Highway, Waldorf, MD 20601
Two of the finest and most knowledgeable speakers in the real estate industry have been secured: Anirban Basu and Wayne Wyvill.
Click here to register online or click here to download the registration form.
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Online CE Classes Now Available through SMAR!
Food Drive 2009
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Give to the FOOD DRIVE
Canned & non perishable foods are being collected at the following locations to help support the Local Food Banks for Charles, Calvert & St. Mary's Counties
CANNED FOODS BEING ACCEPTED BETWEEN
JANUARY 20, 2009 - FEBRUARY 16, 2009.
Calvert County
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MD Legislative Update
