NEFAR Members In Action
Individually, hundreds of NEFAR members actively participate in civic and community service. Collectively, a group of NEFAR members recently came together to build a wheelchair ramp for a homebound citizen in St. Johns County. Check out the video for a recap of the heartwarming project, which is just one example of NEFAR members in action.

Get To Know NEFAR
From education to community involvement to serving as the voice for real estate in northeast Florida, NEFAR members do so much more than help you buy or sell a home. To get to know us better, please take a few minutes to watch the video at right. You may be surprised at the many facets of NEFAR!

Sellers, Considering A Short Sale? Do Research Before Taking Action
If you're a seller considering a short sale, don't sell yourself short! Short sales can pose a number of legal and financial risks, including your credit score being negatively impacted. To learn about the issues and risks associated with short sales, as well as resources and considerations to help you make the right decision for you, check out our FREE Short Sale Seller Advisory - click here.

Homebuyer Tax Credit Closing Deadline Extended
On July 2, President Obama signed the Homebuyer Assistance and Improvement Act (H.R. 5623) to extend the Homebuyer Tax Credit closing deadline to Sept. 30. The extension applies only to transactions that have ratified contracts in place as of April 30, 2010 but have not yet closed. There is no gap between the original closing deadline of June 30 and the new Sept. 30 deadline.

National Flood Insurance Program Extended To Sept. 30
The President also signed the National Flood Insurance Program Extension Act of 2010 (H.R. 5569), which extends the National Flood Insurance Program until Sept. 30, 2010. Closings that had been in limbo as a result of the June 1 expiration of the Program can now move forward. The bill is retroactive to June 1.

NEFAR is the voice for real estate in northeast Florida, providing a facility for professional development, political advocacy, professional standards administration and exchange of information among its members and serves the public through efforts to protect private property rights. NEFAR is Northeast Florida's largest professional association, comprising more than 5,300+ members working in all facets of the real estate profession. NEFAR is headquartered in Jacksonville, with satellite Service Centers in Orange Park, Jacksonville Beach, Palatka and World Golf Village.