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How many REALTORS® does it take to change a light bulb?

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: April 18 2008

How many REALTORS® does it take to change a light bulb?
(Sometimes, as many as 5000)

In a multi-pronged “green” effort, the Sacramento Association of REALTORS® is promoting both CFL light bulbs and shade trees throughout Sacramento County, while raising money for its scholarship fund at the same time.

The Sacramento Municipal Utility District (SMUD) partnered with Greenlite, a manufacturer, to provide 40,000 CFL (compact fluorescent light) bulbs to the Sacramento Association of REALTORS® in time for Earth Day. SAR is selling them to its members in its retail store for a minimal price. All money generated by the bulbs is given to the SAR scholarship fund.

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March Shows an Increase in Closed Escrows

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: April 14, 2008
(RESIDENTIAL RESALE STATISTICS March 2008)

A sunny March month has led to increase activity in the Sacramento residential resale market. This information, compiled by the Sacramento Association of REALTORS®, is collected from the MetroList® multiple listing service and includes data covering Sacramento County and the City of West Sacramento.

Closed escrows continue to rise for the month of March, showing a 22.9% increase to 1,069 over February’s 870 closed escrows. March 2008 also proved more lucrative than last year, showing a 4.6% increase over 1,022 closed escrows that were logged in March 2007.

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