by Mitch Perry, Extensive Enterprises With nearly 7 out of every 10 college graduates contending with a student debt topping more than $35,000, the immediate economic future of our best and brightest has never been hazier. But they’re not the only ones hurting. That was the message that came out of a news conference held on…
Detailsby Diane Acken, REALTORS® Commercial Alliance Chair As members of Greater Tampa REALTORS®, we have a legal advantage that most REALTORS® may never have. While not all Tampa area REALTORS® utilize the legal information that our association provides, the information is available for those who attend Legal Lounge with Mercedes Gonzalez Hale, Esq. or Commercial…
DetailsBy Mari Colgan, Awards Committee Chair and GTR Vice President Each year, the Greater Tampa REALTORS® presents awards to members whose peers admire them for going above and beyond expectations. We are asking for your assistance to identify individuals worthy of these prestigious honors. The time is now to nominate members who are involved…
DetailsThe Greater Tampa REALTORS® (GTR) is proud to announce the Association’s rebranding with the unveiling of a new logo and name, in an effort to better represent the organization and its members within the real estate landscape. The Association has changed its name from “The Greater Tampa Association of REALTORS® (GTAR)” to “The Greater…
DetailsThe REALTOR® Commercial Alliance (RCA) at GTAR has more exciting events in store for those agents signed up for CAP (Commercial Ambassador Program). CAP is for agents interested in Commercial Real Estate sales but who lack Commercial sales experience or are currently Residential Real Estate agents. Must you have signed up for CAP to take…
DetailsYou’ve been in business for a few years now and everything is going well. You are hitting your numbers, achieving your goals, and you are making a mark in your local community. As a real estate agent you are always on. Your phone is always on. You are always on your email, and you are…
DetailsBut the $2 billion real estate development, which was launched by Tampa Bay Lightning owner Jeff Vinik and has been in the planning stages for five-plus years, still lacks an essential ingredient. A name. Without that, people and news reports have resorted to calling it the “Jeff Vinik project.” That has…
DetailsTampa, Florida (August 1, 2016) – The Greater Tampa Association of REALTORS® (GTAR), proudly recommends the following candidates in the August 30 Primary Election. These candidates have been selected based on their positions on issues, particularly those affecting real estate and private property rights. Vern Buchanan, U.S. Representative – District 16 Edwin “Ed” Narain, State…
DetailsOur last meeting was filled with plenty of exciting announcements. The 2016 board approved construction based improvements for our building. While construction can get in the way, the end result will benefit all of us with a more functional, brighter and user friendly building. Plans for more parking and better access are also in the…
DetailsWASHINGTON – July 26, 2016 – The National Association of Realtors® (NAR) won a trademark cancellation proceeding before the United States Patent and Trademark Office (“USPTO”). The issue focused on NAR’s trademarked term “Realtor” and whether real estate sales people who were not members of NAR could legally use it. In the proceeding, a Realtor…
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