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NCJAR Member Updates: Real Estate Summit Highlights, New Resources & RPAC Reminder

2025 NCJAR Trustee, Natalie Lentini shares NCJAR updates, including highlights from the recent Real Estate Summit, NAR’s new home selling safety guide, important details on receiving commissions through an LLC, and a reminder about contributing to RPAC by today, Monday, October 6th to earn credit toward the Circle of Excellence Award.

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New Consumer Guide: How to Protect Against Real Estate Wire Fraud

Buying a home is one of the most exciting milestones for you and your family. It’s also a major investment—and unfortunately, that makes real estate transactions a prime target for scammers. In fact, according to the FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3), annual losses from wire fraud reached $446.1 million in 2022.

The good news? You can protect yourself by staying informed and working with trusted professionals, including a REALTOR®, a member of the National Association of REALTORS®.

What Is Wire Fraud?

Wire fraud is a type of scam that uses electronic communications to trick victims into sending money to a cybercriminal’s bank account.

How Does Real Estate Wire Fraud Work?

Scammers target anyone involved in a home purchase—buyers, sellers, attorneys, title companies, and real estate agents. Here’s how it often happens:

• Cybercriminals hack into email accounts connected to a transaction.
  
• They monitor progress quietly, waiting for the closing stage when large sums of money are about to be transferred.
  
• At the critical moment, they send a fake email that looks legitimate—often complete with company logos and nearly identical email addresses.
  
• The email includes fraudulent wiring instructions that redirect money into the scammer’s account.
  

Because these emails are so sophisticated, even careful buyers can be tricked.

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Pre-Order Your NCJAR Magnetic Calendars Today

Stay organized and make a lasting impression with NCJAR Magnetic Calendars—the perfect tool for your office, home, and clients.

Special Pre-Order Offer: Only $48 each on orders of 11+ boxes
Pre-Order Deadline: October 31st
Available to NCJAR Members Only

Why Choose NCJAR Magnetic Calendars?

• Stay Organized – Track important dates, events, and appointments at a glance.

• Stunning Design – Featuring eye-catching visuals and the official NCJAR logo.

• Year-Round Visibility – Keep your brand front and center in clients’ homes and offices.

• Perfect Client Gifts – A thoughtful, practical giveaway they’ll use every day.

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August 2025 Market Stats

U.S. existing-home sales rose 2.0% month-over-month and 0.8% year-over-year to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 4.01 million units, according to the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR). Economists polled by Reuters had forecast a rate of 3.92 million units. Regionally, sales increased on a monthly basis in the West, South, and Northeast, but declined in the Midwest.

• Single Family Closed Sales were down 10.6 percent to 1,770.
• Townhouse-Condo Closed Sales were down 5.7 percent to 429.
• Adult Communities Closed Sales were down 7.5 percent to 49.

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Two Affordable Homeownership Opportunities in Rockaway, NJ

Greater Middlesex & Morris Habitat for Humanity is offering two brand-new, affordable homeownership opportunities in Rockaway, Morris County. These single-family homes are designed to help families build stability and equity through ownership at a price point well below market value.

The Homes

• 3-Bedroom, 2-Bathroom single-family home (ideal for households of 3–6 people)

• 4-Bedroom, 2-Bathroom single-family home (ideal for households of 4–8 people)

Home Sale Prices:

• $195,000 (Low)

• $225,000 (Moderate)

Who Qualifies?

To apply, families must meet the following requirements:

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