News from the Bloomington Board of Realtors®

Spring cleaning on a budget: Here are three little cleaning habits that you're wasting time and money on from HouseLogic. While vinegar works great on lots of things, it could damage others.

In 2006, Bloomington Board of REALTORS® established a scholarship for students attending the Bloomington Campus of Ivy Tech. This years recipients are Jenna Cagle (not pictured) and Relan Joshua Davantes, pictured here with Alan Pemberton, MLS Manager of the Bloomington Board of REALTORS®. Congratulations to Jenna and Joshua. ... See more

Congratulations to BBOR member, Julie Booze, on her nomination for the "Be More Dedicated" Award hosted by the City of Bloomington Volunteer Network. Julie passionately raises awareness about domestic violence and childhood domestic violence by coordinating a toy drive to help supplement gifts for all residential youth AND parents residing in the Middle Way House. Since 2010, Julie's inspiring efforts have positively impacted and supported approximately 90 youth per year by raising $31,123.50 and parlaying that into thousands of gifts through shrewd negotiations and strategic shopping. The ripple effect of Julie's efforts will be long felt by these families. Congratulations Julie, on this well deserved nomination. Pictured with Julie (center) are: Brian Booze, Lisa Funkhouser, Kim Chaudion, and Mary Jane Hall. ... See more

Our kitchen remodel worksheet answers the big question, “How much does it cost to remodel a kitchen?" Even better, it shows you how to save on a kitchen remodel by breaking down the costs and pointing out where you can save. ... See more

In this edition of Window to the Law, brokerages can learn how to legally text clients under the Telephone Consumer Protection Act.

View NAR General Counsel Katie Johnson as she discusses the “Hot Topics in Risk Management” in a new video.

The Bloomington Board of REALTORS inducted 6 new members at the General Membership Meeting on February 7, 2019 at the Monroe County Convention Center. We would like to welcome Kimberly Caster, FC Tucker; Tonya Clark, Millican Realty; Tonya Cardin, FC Tucker; Nate Price-Presslaff, Weichert, Realtors; Amanda Farris, Weichert, Realtors; Aaron Vaughn, Jeanne Walters Real Estate. ... See more

WE NEED YOUR HELP TODAY: Please ask your State Representative to support House Bill 1625. This bill is a top priority for the Indiana Association of REALTORS®. It asks state and local governments to review new rules, regulations, and ordinances that might impact the cost of housing. It also authorizes the state to do a five-year plan to study housing needs in Indiana.

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REALTORS® know first-hand the challenges that low inventory of workforce housing pose to our communities. Analysts predict the future demand for workforce housing will continue to outpace supply at an even faster rate. This bill does not take away local control of development decisions, it simply seeks transparency. We want our public officials to consider the cost of housing in advance of making policy decisions that we know will impact our communities.

Please act. Contact your State Representative today.

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WE NEED YOUR HELP TODAY: Please ask your State Representative to support House Bill 1625. This bill is a top priority for the Indiana Association of REALTORS®. It asks state and local governments to review new rules, regulations, and... ... See more

Thanks to the Technology Committee for a great session this morning on the must have Apps for your business. It was worth braving the cold this morning for this informative session. If you have ideas for future sessions, please let us (or Committee Chair Heather Neidigh Groves) know. ... See more