Register for Housing Opportunity Events at Triple Play 2008!

Back by popular demand! The NJARHOF bus tour "Atlantic City: Past Present & Future," will take place on Wednesday, December 10, from 2:30-4:30 p.m. Departing from the Atlantic City Convention Center, the tour will visit Atlantic City's successful and varied neighborhood-based community development initiatives. There is no charge for the tour, but seating is limited. Reservations will be accepted for Triple Play REALTOR^® Convention attendees on a first come, first served basis. Sign up early at the Messages and Information Desk on level 2 of the Atlantic City Convention Center, beginning on Tuesday, December 9, 2008.

NJARHOF is also presenting a Home from Work seminar at the Atlantic City Convention Center on Thursday, December 11, from 8:30 a.m.-noon. Representatives from the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS^® (NAR) will train participants in reaching out to employers and conducting home buyer education seminars at the employer's place of work. Instructed by Diana Bustamante, the seminar will also focus on other housing assistance programs to bring into the workforce. NJAR^® members who register to attend Triple Play can attend this seminar at no extra cost. Register for Triple Play online or by calling (866) 229-2386.

HOPE Awards Recognize Equal Homeownership Participation

The HOPE (Home Ownership Participation for Everyone) Awards originated in 2001 to recognize individuals and organizations who have made outstanding contributions to increasing minority homeownership. Sponsored by the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS^® and other industry organizations, the HOPE Awards are available in seven categories, including financing, education, public policy and leadership. Individuals and organizations may submit applications online until December 5, 2008. Winners will be awarded at the HOPE Awards Gala in Washington, D.C. in May 2009 and will receive a $10,000 honorarium, among other recognition. For more information and to access the applications, visit www.hopeawards.org.

What Are You Doing in Your Community?

The New Jersey Association of REALTORS^® Housing Opportunity Foundation, Inc. (NJARHOF) wants to know what you are doing to improve homeownership opportunities in your area. Are you involved with Habitat for Humanity? Do you work with an organization that conducts home buyer education courses?

Members: go to the NJAR® Housing Opportunity Program Submission page to let NJARHOF know about your program or event. Help spread the word about homeownership in New Jersey.

NJAR^® Housing Opportunity Foundation, Inc.

The New Jersey Association of REALTORS^® Housing Opportunity Foundation, Inc. (NJARHOF) is a 501 (c) (3) charitable organization that seeks to create greater homeownership opportunities for New Jersey residents.