Convention 2009: FULL SPEED AHEAD
Register now for the biggest real estate event of the year!

Oct. 5-8
Zermatt Resort and Spa
Midway, Utah

Featuring classes on short sales, technology and risk reduction. Plus, special guest Scott Savage, Franklin Covey senior consultant and Fortune 500 speaker, will share his sales secrets for closing more deals and making money in today's economy.

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Short sale forms explained

Learn how to use the UAR's three new short sale forms.

Read the UAR's in-depth article

Apply for LeadershipUAR

Interested in getting more involved in the association? Apply to be part of our LeadershipUAR Class of 2010.

Learn more

Governor signs bill for new homes grant

On March 19, Gov. Jon Huntsman signed Senate Bill 260, which creates a fund that would provide grants of $6,000 to home buyers who finance the purchase of a newly constructed, never-occupied residence in Utah using a 30-year (or less) fixed-rate mortgage.

Learn more about the program and how to apply

Enhanced tax credit provides $8,000 incentive to first-time home buyers

One of the biggest wins for first-time home buyers in President Obama's economic stimulus bill is a tax credit up to $8,000 for qualified purchases of a primary residence. Increased from last year's original $7,500 home buyer tax credit, this new incentive does not have to be repaid, making it a true tax credit rather than an interest-free loan.

The National Association of REALTORS® estimates there will be an additional 300,000 home sales because of the credit, which NAR Chief Economist Lawrence Yun says will help reduce inventory levels and stabilize prices in many parts of the country.

To learn more about the home buyer tax credit and eligibility requirements, visit our consumer Web site, www.UtahHousingFacts.com.

Broker Town Hall Economic Summit presentations available

If you're looking for information on economic conditions in Utah, you can start your research by accessing presentations from the UAR's Broker Town Hall Economic Summit. The December event featured prominent economists and other experts who gave long- and short-term real estate forecasts as well as updates on the credit situation.

Access presentations

The Utah Association of REALTORS® is pleased to roll out its newest member benefit: a limited benefit health insurance plan. Called TransChoice Plus and underwritten by Transamerica Insurance Company, the plan provides defined benefits for a variety of common medical needs. Although the plan is not designed to replace traditional major medical coverage, it may be a good option for REALTORS® looking for guaranteed coverage at an affordable rate for basic medical needs like doctor's office visits, surgeries, prescriptions, hospital stays, etc.

Learn more

For questions contact:

Craig Larson, (801) 467-6551, larson_craig@nlvmail.com
Ty Fletcher, (801) 467-6551, fletcher_tylan@nlvmail.com

On Aug. 27, the Utah Real Estate Commission and the Office of the Attorney General officially approved the new Real Estate Purchase Contract. This new form is available in PDF format and may be printed from the forms section of the UAR Web site. It is also available through the MLS’s and other forms vendors.

To learn more about using the new REPC, call your local board to see if a class is being taught near you.

The REALTOR® license plate is now available

The first-ever license plate for Utah REALTORS® is now on sale at all offices of the Utah Department of Motor Vehicles.

Get your REALTOR® license plate