Real estate groups organize Japan relief efforts

Is this email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser  |  Prefer mobile version? LOWESREALTORBENEFITS.COM LOWES MOVING LOWES.COM INMAN.COM DAILY REAL ESTATE NEWS March 23, 2011 Real estate groups organize Japan relief efforts Inman News, March 23, 2011 By ANDREA V. BRAMBILA In the wake of a devastating 9.0 magnitude earthquake and resulting tsunami in Japan, some real estate groups are organizing relief efforts for the country's short- and long-term needs. Allen Okamoto, broker-owner of real estate and insurance agency T. Okamoto & Co. in San Francisco and founding chair of the Asian Real Estate Association of America (AREAA) has set up a relief fund through the association to assist people in the country's Tohuku region rebuild their homes. NAR floats $40 dues hike for political campaigns Inman News, March 22, 2011 The National Association of REALTORS® is considering a hike in member dues by $40 a year in 2012 and 2013, with the goal of raising nearly $80 million in "soft money" for political advocacy at the local, state and federal level. Continued » Windermere franchisee converts to Real Living Inman News, March 23, 2011 San Diego-based Windermere Real Estate, Exclusive Properties, is converting to a Real Living franchise, the brokerage announced Tuesday. The brokerage brings nearly 400 agents and eight offices to the Real Living brand. Continued » Snag a deal on Mexican real estate Inman News, March 23, 2011 Jim Cramer, the bombastic, high-energy investment guru and host of the CNBC show "Mad Money," told his audience last summer that he recently purchased three properties in Mexico. Why, Jim? Continued » Rapportive brings social media alive in Gmail Inman News, March 22, 2011 Rapportive is a free browser add-on developed for Firefox, Chrome and Safari that allows you to view your contacts' social media profiles and activity right inside Gmail. The add-on works with both Gmail and Google Apps. Give it a try! It's quick and easy to set up and it truly enhances your traditional mail client. Continued » More News Stories More analysts expect double dip Century 21 launches revamped website, mobile apps 9 steps to the American Dream Look for encroachment issues before buying The future of media, the Web and how you communicate your value to the marketplace Steve Rubel, the senior strategic advisor of Edelman Digital, shares his view on what the coming year will bring. Watch the video Future of Real Estate Marketing 7 Mobile Apps to Download Before Your Next Real Estate Conference Hashable - The Latest Mobile App to Share Contact Info Faxing Sucks - Finally a Product That Makes it Faster, Easier and Smarter Use our free toolkit to send your buyers and sellers customizable direct mail and email with co-branded tips, Lowe's coupons, discounted gift cards, and more. FREE Direct Mail — 10% off Lowe's coupon Send personalized direct mail with your own message, logo and picture. Learn more » First Time Home Buyers Guide! Send a FREE Lowe's Creative Ideas First Time Home Buyers Guide. Learn more »   About Inman News™ Agents and brokers around the world turn to Inman News first for accurate, innovative and timely information about the industry. Known for its award-winning journalism, cutting-edge technology coverage and forward-thinking conferences, Inman News is the leading independent source of real estate news, education and insight. customerservice@inman.com  -  800-775-4662  -  www.inman.com This newsletter is intended for roballeyrealtor@gmail.com: If you wish to edit your subscription or unsubscribe from Lowe's Daily e-News, please click here. Lowe's Customer Care(CON8) 1065 Curtis Bridge Rd. Wilkesboro, NC 28698. © 2011 by Lowe's®. All rights reserved. Lowe's and the gable design are registered trademarks of LF, LLC.