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2010 In Review

Daniel Allen — Thu, 23 Dec 2010 16:00:35 +0000

2010 Installation The Sacramento Association of REALTORS® 2010 Board of Directors was officially introduced and sworn in at a gathering of over 200 SAR Members and special guests in a colorful and festive “All Aboard” train-themed setting. Barbara Harsch addressed the theme of her tenure as “All Aboard” referring to the train that [...]

REALTORS® Rank High in Philanthropy

Janelle Fallan — Tue, 19 Oct 2010 15:00:08 +0000

The Sacramento Association of REALTORS®’ has become a perennial on the list of the top 25 area companies for corporate philanthropy, as compiled by the Sacramento Business Journal and published each April.

SAR’s position at #15 in 2010, in the midst of mostly for-profit businesses and in the midst of a real estate downturn, [...]

Giving Back

Barbara Harsch — Wed, 06 Oct 2010 22:42:23 +0000

SAR Members raises and give a great deal of money to various community organizations, and I can say from going to events to represent you, that the organizations are doing great good against high odds. I was unacquainted with many of these organizations and am humbled by the work they do.

What are you [...]

REALTORS® in the Community – Rebuilding Together

Chris Ly — Thu, 29 Apr 2010 00:13:40 +0000

SAR had a great turnout for Rebuilding Together at the Spring Work Day, April 24

Rebuilding Together Sacramento (www.rebuildingtogethersacramento.org) is a not-for-profit organization that helps homeowners, particularly low-income seniors, live independently in comfort and safety in their own homes. They accomplish their mission through home repairs and modifications [...]

PRESIDENT’S PERSPECTIVE – Thank You, Thank You, Thank You

Charlene Singley — Sat, 12 Dec 2009 00:40:15 +0000

2009 SAR President - Charlene Singley

They say time flies, and boy, does it! This year has gone so very quickly, and quite successfully too, I might add. The credit for any success has to be given to the nearly 200 individuals who volunteered during the year in so many ways.

When I [...]

Realtors Donate Money, Time to Help Rebuild the Community

Chris Ly — Wed, 09 Dec 2009 18:31:18 +0000

A bad economy has not slammed the door on the Sacramento Association of Realtors’ dedication to philanthropy, even as many individual members’ incomes drop.

The association expects to give $58,000 this year to charitable organizations, which doesn’t include volunteer hours or the $44,500 for college scholarships or the $65,000 to the Salvation Army.

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Rebuilding Together at the Fall Work Day, October 3

Janelle Fallan — Mon, 05 Oct 2009 18:15:26 +0000

SAR had a great turnout for Rebuilding Together at the Fall Work Day, October 3.

May 2009 Newsletter

Daniel Allen — Fri, 01 May 2009 18:10:23 +0000

Sacramento Association of REALTORS® is proud to announce that the May 2009 edition of the Newsletter is available here.

In this edition:

Feature Story: SAR Launches New Interactive [...]

SAR Volunteers Rebuild Together

Tony Vicari — Wed, 29 Apr 2009 17:01:36 +0000

Early this past Saturday morning, a usually quiet Colonial Heights neighborhood was alive with sounds of pounding hammers, buzzing skillsaws and the excited chatter of people. These were people who, under the guidance of their own hearts, had made the decision that they would volunteer this beautiful April morning. To dedicate one’s time, energy and skills with no pay requires a kind heart and the [...]

2009 Leadership Development Series – Erin Attardi’s Testimonial!

Erin Attardi — Wed, 08 Apr 2009 22:20:10 +0000

As a graduate of the first Sacramento Association of Realtors “Leadership Development Series” in 2008, I wanted to be sure to encourage my fellow Realtors and Affiliates to participate in this program.

Prior to my involvement in the series, I had attended a few