June 8, 2022

Here's What You Need to Know this Week

Join us for a free CE class on June 24 to discover LGBTQ+ homeownership rates and the impact of discrimination on the community.
Realtors^® Day in Trenton is TOMORROW! For everyone attending, we'll see you at 9 a.m.
NEW increased limits for NJHMFA's HFA Advantage Program. Are your clients eligible? Click here to see the new limits.
In New Jersey, it's officially hurricane season. Register for this training on June 15 to prepare for a natural disaster.
Connect with Realtors^® and support the local Hispanic communities at a Somerset Patriots baseball game on July 7. Tickets are limited secure yours now!

Top Story of the Week

New Lead Paint Rules Go Into Effect on July 22

Beginning July 22, lead paint inspection and remediation will be required for residential rental properties upon tenant turnover or by July 24, 2024, if there is no tenant turnover. Inspection requirements may vary depending on the community, click here.

Properties Subject to the New Lead Paint Law

One and two-family residential rental homes built before 1978
Click here for a list of exceptions.

Remediation Requirements

If lead is found during an inspection, properties will need remediation to make them lead-safe or lead-free. In some cases, an additional inspection may be required.

This new law is not currently tied to time-of-sale requirements.

QUESTIONS? CLICK HERE

Being a Member Has its Perks

Rebranded Office Depot Discounts Program

Have no fear, Office Depot is still here to help you save on everything you need for your business through NJ Realtors^® Member Perks program. Re-enroll or register for the newly branded program, ODP Business Solutions, to save up to 75% on products.

RE-ENROLL OR REGISTER HERE

Tip of the Week

Support Pride Month on social media with free photo templates available through Photofy. Click here to get started.

State of the State

Potential First-Time Homebuyer Tax Credit

Last week, A-2246, which would create a tax credit for first-time homebuyers, passed out of the Assembly Housing Committee. NJ Realtors^® has previously testified in support of this legislation. Its next stop is the Assembly Appropriations Committee.

Pride Month Resources

Take a diversity and inclusion online course from a top university.
Listen to the Outward Podcast which focuses on expanding the LGBTQ conversation.
Attend an upcoming continuing education course with NJ Realtors^® and the LGBTQ+ Real Estate Alliance on June 24.

NJ Realtors^® Staff Picks of the Week

We're watching Morbius and Bling Empire; drinking Broad Street Seltzers and Spellbound Brewing Cherry Tripel; cooking with zucchini, and going to Yankee games.