OKCMAR wants to spread the word that REALTORS® could be eligible for financial assistance through the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act) passed by congress. While much of the attention has been focused on the unemployment insurance and the $1,200 assistance checks, the Paycheck Protection Program (“PPP”) is another useful program. It … Read more
The Oklahoma City Council approved an unprecedented $5.5 million emergency relief program for local small businesses. The Alliance for Economic Development of Oklahoma City, the Greater Oklahoma City Chamber and the City of Oklahoma City built the framework of the proposal. The Small Business Continuity Program is based on research of what other communities are doing nationally and globally to save their local … Read more
Mayor David Holt was welcomed into the March membership luncheon with OKCMAR members’ rendition of Happy Birthday. One of the youngest mayors of a major city in the country, he had just turned 41. He felt that the high margin of passage was also a reflection of how the citizens of Oklahoma City feel about … Read more
2020 is a record-breaking year for OKCMAR members’ participation in NAR committees! I was drawn to the Member Communication Committee specifically because as a broker/owner, finding ways to clearly communicate a message to our agents is something I am always trying to improve upon. I felt it was an area I could contribute due to my … Read more
By: Heide BrandesPublished: March 12, 2020 OKLAHOMA CITY – Robert Gideon II, owner and Realtor at NextHome Real Estate, sent a memo to his team recently about how the recent instability in the stock markets, the oil price war and the COVID-19 scare might affect the housing market in Oklahoma. “As of right now, we … Read more
OKCMAR members are reminded that tomorrow, March 3rd, is election day. Every voter in the state will have the opportunity to vote for their party’s nominee to be president. Depending on where they live, OKCMAR members will have the chance to vote on some key ballot questions. OKCMAR is asking members who are residents of Oklahoma City … Read more
OKCMAR members gathered on February 27th to kick off the RPAC fundraising campaign for 2020. The celebration was a wine tasting event at the Capitol View Event Center in Oklahoma City. Members enjoyed a variety of wine offered from locally owned Canadian River Vineyards and Winery. As part of the kickoff, the RPAC Program Committee presented … Read more
The newly revised OKCMAR Bylaws is now available for your reference. Article VI, Section 13 and Article V, Section 5 have been updated to reflect the NAR Board decision to change the Code of Ethics cycle. The Code of Ethics cycle is now a 3-year cycle. The current cycle is Jan 1st, 2019 – Dec 31st, … Read more
When the first census was taken in 1790, no one knew what would be the fate of this young country that has just fought a war to gain independence. Yet 230 years later, the USA is now considered one if not the greatest nation on earth. As preparation are being finalized to conduct the 2020 census, the Census Bureau announced … Read more
The 10-month leadership experience consists of 12 sessions, four of which are in-person. The group of 18 met for the first session in Washington DC in January. Titled How NAR Leads Real Estate from Washington, D.C., the session included presentations in legislative advocacy, federal policy, fair housing policy and economy. It is not every day REALTORS® … Read more
