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39 agents from Liz Moore and Associates were recently awarded a Short Sale and Foreclosure Resource designation. To help REALTORS® meet the needs of home buyers and sellers who need these services, NAR has launched a new Short Sales and Foreclosure Certification Program (SFR).

We are fortunate in many parts of Hampton Roads that our foreclosure numbers are not as bleak as other parts of the country. But, for those local homeowners who are facing foreclosure, it is essential that they find experienced professionals who possess the specific skill set to advise them through this difficult time. Knowing how to help sellers maneuver the complexities of short sales, and to be able to educate on the alternatives available for foreclosure avoidance are not merely good skills to have in today’s market – they are critical.
The SFR certification program is offered by the Real Estate Buyer’s Agent Council (REBAC) of NAR . The program includes training on managing short sale, foreclosure, and real-estate owned transactions, and resources to keep current on national and state-specific information on the market for these distressed properties.

If you may need assistance with a short sale, or would just like to explore foreclosure alternatives, please give us a call or send us an e-mail, and we’ll be happy to hook you up with a qualified agent!

Liz Moore and Associates has added a new venue for their luxury home marketing campaign ~ Virginia Living Magazine!  Agents now have the opportunity to advertise their upscale properties in a shared ad that runs on the first page of this popular magazine. 

Virginia Living is a large, glossy, upscale lifestyle magazine about Virginia with a circulation of nearly 71,000.

You can visit www.virginialiving.com to view an electronic version of the magazine or to subscribe.

The Savvy Real Estate Investor Group’s next meetup, How to Buy Real Estate on the Courthouse Steps,  has been scheduled for Thursday, April 15th at 6pm in the Liz Moore and Associates training center (Oyster Point office).  

Come get the “how to” on buying real estate at auction from some of the most experienced investors around. In addition, you’ll hear from our guest speaker, Brian D. Lytle, Esq.  All experience levels welcomed! 

For more information and to register, visit www.meetup.com/TheSavvyRealEstateInvestor.

Kudos are in order for Nan Piland, who was awarded the coveted REALTOR of the Year award at the Williamsburg Association of Realtors Awards luncheon on Thursday at Colonial Heritage.  Nan is pictured below receiving her award from Kathy Chambers, the serving WAAR President.

The criteria for this award is excellence in volunteer efforts on behalf of the Association, commitment to community service, and superior sales production.  Nan is the incoming Association President, and was the Chair of the 2009 RPAC efforts for the Association.  She also graduated in 2009 from the Virginia Leadership Academy sponsored by the state association.

The 4th annual Lytle Law 5k “Run for the Kids” will be held on Saturday, May 15, 2010.  This event was started by Brian Lytle back in 2007 and has grown over the years to be one of the biggest races on the Peninsula.

In addition to the 5k race, this event will also feature a “Miracle Mile” fun run/walk, free food and t-shirts for those participating, raffle drawings, live music, awards and more!  However, the best part about the Lytle Law 5k is that *ALL* the proceeds go to the The Children’s Hospital of The King’s Daughters!

Children’s Hospital of The King’s Daughters offers the most innovative, comprehensive and specialized care for newborns through teens providing the highest designation of neonatal intensive care in our region as well as specialty units forpediatric intensive care, rehabilitation, cancer treatment, medical and surgical care and transitional care. Whether a child needs hospitalization, ongoing care for a chronic illness, outpatient surgery or primary care, CHKD provides the staff, facilities and technologies that address the unique demands of  childhood.                                                                                                                                 

Last year the Lytle Law 5k had approximately 750 participants and raised over $15,000.

You can help this cause just by participating!  Visit www.lytlelaw5k.com to register for the race and obtain information about sponsoring and volunteering at the event.

The Lytle Law 5k and Harbor Cafe will be having a pancake breakfast fundraiser on March 17th from 7am -11am to benefit CHKD.   Harbor Cafe is located at 11801 Canon Blvd. in Newport News (inside the Liz Moore and Associates building).  If you aren’t in the mood for a delicious breakfast, you can still swing by and make a donation – large or small!

So please eat early, eat often, and help us beat last year’s record donation of $1,125!

Liz Moore & Associates, sponsored by the Liz Moore & Associates Military Team, is collecting Girl Scout Cookies to send to our military stationed overseas.  (We are also accepting donations to buy and ship the cookies).

You may drop off boxed cookies or your donations to our Newport News office prior to March 10th.  Your thoughtfulness will be a sweet memory and just another reminder of how much we appreciate their service!

For more information, email the Liz Moore Military Team at pcs@lizmoore.com .

Are you interested in learning more about investing in real estate?  Join the Savvy Real Estate Investor Group!   This group was launched by Liz Moore & Associates’ first “virtual office” made up of a team of sales specialists who are dedicated to helping investors build wealth through their real estate portfolios.  This group consists of experienced and “wannabe” investors alike, from Williamsburg, to Hampton and Newport News, VA who will gather (physically) on a monthly basis to learn, collaborate, share ideas and generally network with a theme of investing in real estate.  Our first meeting will be on Thursday, March 18th at 6pm in the Liz Moore & Associates Oyster Point office.  Come learn from our panel of experts on our first topic, “How to Buy a Foreclosure”.  Check us out and RSVP at http://www.meetup.com/TheSavvyRealEstateInvestor/ .

You can help us strengthen our commitment to support the extraordinary contribution of the Children’s Hospital of the Kings’ Daughters to the kids of our region.

Buy a raffle ticket for just $10 (5 for $40) and this precious cottage could be the showcase of your backyard – as a garden shed, a playhouse or whatever you choose!

Turn a tiny house into a child’s biggest dream…good health.  Please buy a houseful of tickets today.  All proceeds from the raffle benefit CHKD!  For more information, or to purchase tickets, email helpthekids@lizmoore.com .