Here are a few links we think you should be aware of...
If you have one we should add, please email us.

The Meaning of Political Power by Richard Mendenhall 2001 NAR President

Buyer/Seller Guidelines from the MN Assn of REALTORS 2005-2006

NAR Grassroots Political Action Center for Members
http://naractioncenter.com/grassroots/

National Association of Realtors
Field Guide to Do Not Call, Do Not Fax, Do Not Email Laws

Real Estate News Links
www.inman.com
www.realtytimes.com
www.russer.com
Cyberspace Radio

HUD Logo Graphics
http://www.hud.gov/library/bookshelf15/hudgraphics/fheologo.cfm

Affordable Housing Programs and Services

Community Housing Partnership
www.rochestermn.com/affordable/community/chp
Headquartered in Rochester, this southeast Minnesota organization's mission is "Ensuring the Availability of Affordable housing in Se Minnesota."

Services: Pre-purchase programs, such as Home Stretch Workshops, which qualify attendees for certain mortgage programs, and homeowner counseling. Post-purchase programs such as foreclosure prevention. Mortgage opportunities such as down payment assistance.

Three Rivers Community Action, Inc.
www.threeriverscap.org
With offices in Zumbrota (Goodhue County), Faribault (Rice County), and Wabasha (Wabasha County) this group focuses on community help for low-income and disadvantaged people. Programs include fuel assistance, weatherization, homeownership counseling, and senior, child and family programs.

Minnesota Department of Commerce
You can find licensing information and forms, education requirements, and a list of all classes offered for continuing education throughout the state.
www.commerce.state.mn.us

State of Wisconsin Department of Regulation and Licensing.
You can find out about real estate licensing and continuing education requirements, and class schedules.
http://drl.wi.gov/index.htm

Iowa Professional Licensing Division.
This is the link to the Real Estate Broker and Salesperson Information on licensing and continuing education.
http://www.state.ia.us/government/com/prof/sales/home.html

Builder Associations
Builders Association of MN
Rochester Area Builders Association