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July Issue of Dayton Area REALTOR® Out Now
The latest issue of the Dayton Area REALTOR® has been emailed to your inbox. If you did not receive it, you can read it here or go to the "Press Room" section to view it or past issues.
This issue has the latest statistics, educational offerings, and special opportunities just for members. Check out the July issue now!
Centennial Celebration Coming July 16
Visit the Fun Fest Site
Join your fellow REALTOR® members for the Fun Fest, a 100th Anniversary Celebration, taking place on Thursday, July 16! This exciting day kicks off at Yankee Trace as golfers take to the tees, and partyers enjoy the picnic! That's right, DABR has put both great events together as a way to celebrate 100 years of service to the Dayton area. The event will raise funds for the DABR foundation, and this year there's a whole evening of fun events including:
| SILENT AUCTION | DINNER |
| MONEY BOOTH | ICE CREAM |
| RAFFLE | LIVE TRIVIA |
| DJ and KARAOKE | BEER TRUCK |
| CARICATURES |
Visit the Fun Fest site for more information
When you sign up for this event, you won't be billed until the end of July. That means there's no up front cost to come and enjoy the festivities!
SIGN UP FOR THE GOLF ACTIVITY BY JULY 1 AND GET ONE FREE PACK OF RAFFLE TICKETS!
DABR Fun Fest at Yankee Trace Golf Club
THURSDAY, JULY 16
Activities & Dinner: $20 (Activities begin at 3:30pm)
Golf, Activities & Dinner: $100 per person (shotgun start at 2pm)
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR THE FUN FEST
Dayton Area Home Sales for May 2009
Home sales for the month of May increased by 30 units over April’s total to 853. Although still down in year-over year comparison with May of 2008, this activity marks the fifth straight month of increases in sales from the previous month. Read Story
In related news, DABR President-Elect Deb McCuiston was interviewed by ABC News 22 recently about the Dayton housing market. Watch the news story
HUD: Tax Credit Can Be Used on Closing Costs
HUD has announced that the $8,000 first-time homebuyer tax credit can be used on select closing costs. Read Story
DABR is also offering a new CE class specifically about the first-time homebuyer program. View the schedule and sign up today.
Bringing the Dream of Homeownership Within Reach
As part of its plan to stimulate the U.S. housing market and address the economic challenges facing our nation, Congress has passed legislation that grants a tax credit of up to $8,000 to first-time home buyers.
Here is more information about how the 2009 First-Time Home Buyer Tax Credit can help prospective home buyers become part of the American dream. Read Story
The Dayton Area Board of REALTORS® is a trade association representing nearly 3,000 REALTOR® and affiliate members in Montgomery, Greene, and Preble Counties in Ohio. As members of organized real estate, REALTORS® subscribe to a strict code of ethics and have access to numerous services and programs to enhance their professionalism. Educational programs and seminars help members gain new skills and professional designations. Since 1909, DABR has provided its members with the resources they need to enhance professionalism and ensure the continued growth and success of real estate practitioners to better serve those they represent -- you, the consumer.