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2024 Karat OBAR Bowling Tournament Raises GOLD for Charity
2024 Karat OBAR Bowling Tournament Raises GOLD for Charity The 2024 Charity Bowling Tournament, part of OBAR’s Surf, Turf, and Roll charity event series, was a huge success! Chaired by Property Management Director Carrie Bateman, the “Gold, Glitz, and Glam” theme really made the event sparkle with thousands of dollars raised to benefit OBAR’s Scholarship…
Read MoreAttention High School Seniors: OBAR Scholarship Application Deadline is March 4th
Since 1993, OBAR has awarded over $277,000 in scholarships to 183 Currituck, Dare and Ocracoke high school seniors. Any high school senior can apply for the OBAR scholarship but time is running out. The deadline to apply is March 4th.
Read MoreBecome an Accredited Buyer’s Representative – NAR Offering Course for FREE
With ongoing litigation and class action lawsuits in the news, it is important now more than ever, to become an accredited buyer’s representative. NAR is now offering the coursework for FREE, a $295 savings for REALTORS. Sign up today!
Read MoreCE Registration NOW Open for GENUP and Elective on March 7th
Every REALTOR needs to sign up for the “Guide to Navigating the NC Vacation Rental Act Elective. If you manage or sell short-term rentals, what you don’t know could harm you and your clients.
Read MoreInfo from NAR on Class Action Litigation Postcards Mailed to Consumers
Info from NAR on Class Action Litigation Postcards Mailed to Consumers Members have been asking questions about a notice of a proposed settlement in certain antitrust commission cases that has been sent nationwide this month. While NAR is not a party to the settlement agreements mentioned in the notice, below is some factual information about what…
Read MoreBeware of Scammers
Beware of Scammers Scammers are getting more sophisticated. Several members contacted OBAR to share stories about being contacted by callers impersonating Dare and Currituck County sheriff’s office employees, making a convincing argument that they did not show up for court, did not pay a fine, did not serve jury duty, etc. and needed to pay…
Read MoreSign Petition to Stop the Use of Helium Balloons
Sign Petition to Stop the Use of Helium Balloons February 20, 2024 The OBAR Board of Directors recently adopted a resolution supporting a ban on the release of helium balloons in NC. Southern Shores resident Debbie Swick is heading up the campaign and shared information about the detrimental impacts helium balloons have on our…
Read MoreExplore the Next Generation of ShowingTime
You now have the option to set the next generation platform as your default ShowingTime experience. This means every time you log into ShowingTime
Read MoreOBAR Sound Byte: The January REAL Breakdown
The January REAL Breakdown is now available. Government Affairs Director Donna Creef and OBAR CEO Willo Kelly give the scoop on January’s GMM, new septic rules, the 2024 election, vacation rental occupancy, leadership training, & NCR Winter Meetings.
Read MoreRewrite Your Financial Story In 2024 and Beyond
Are you tired of navigating the financial maze without a clear path to success? It’s time to change the game! Join top financial advisors from Tree City Advisors who
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