Upcoming Education Classes, Meetings & Events Go to the BNAR Calendar for a list of committee meetings, education and events ____________________________________
Economic Forecast featuring Dr. Lawrence Yun, Chief Economist for the National Association of REALTORS® Here is his PowerPoint presentation in PDF Adobe Format. It could take about 1 full minute to download. Please be patient. (Please keep here until 3/12/10) ______________________________________
New York State Requires Carbon Monoxide Detectors - Effective Immediately Effective immediately, New York executive law is amended by
adding a new subdivision 5-a which states standards for installation of carbon
monoxide detectors requiring that everyone or two-family dwelling or any
dwelling accommodation located in a building owned as a condominium or
cooperative in the state, constructed or offered for sale shall have installed
an operable carbon monoxide detector.
Under Amanda’s Law, homes built before Jan. 1, 2008, are permitted to have battery-powered CO alarms, while homes built after this date are required to have the alarms hard-wired into the building. Previously, only homes built or bought after July 30, 2002, were required to have these devices installed. Additionally, Amanda’s Law will require contractors in New York State to install a CO alarm when replacing a hot water tank or furnace if the home is not equipped with an alarm.
Also, Amanda’s law requires existing one and two-family residences to have at least one carbon monoxide alarm installed on the lowest floor of the building having a sleeping area. The alarm must be clearly audible in all sleeping areas over background noise levels with all intervening doors closed.
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Hey Western New York... Time is Running Out for the Opportunity of a Lifetime Homebuyers Tax Credit Extended and Expanded Here are some of the Frequently Asked Questions for 2009 and Frequently Asked Questions for 2010 on the Homebuyers Tax Credit Changes
Members, help convince the public that the Time to Buy is Now. Here's a black & white flyer that you can print and hand out. Want to personalize your flyer? Use this one. ______________________________________________
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