Sponsors

PLATINUM SPONSORS

Metropolitan Regional Information Systems, Inc. is the largest MLS in the nation and is the leading online real estate information service for about 50,000 real estate professionals in the Mid-Atlantic region, including the vast majority of Maryland, Northern Virginia and Washington, DC as well as parts of Pennsylvania and West Virginia. Just last year, 2008, MRIS facilitated the sale of more than 102,253 properties, translating to more than $99 million in daily sales volume.

In addition to offering technology solutions, broker and agent software products and an industry-leading consumer portal, HomesDatabase.com, we also provide back-end technology to other MLSs through our CURE Solution. You can learn more about MRIS' products at www.MRIS.com.

MRIS is VAR's video sponsor in 2010, and will support VAR in developing videos like 2009's popular infomercial (at right.)

Alpha College of Real Estate is the pre-eminent source of real estate education courses in Hampton Roads, currently celebrating their 24th anniversary ! Offering a full menu of pre- and post-license and continuing education, both in the classroom and online, Alpha is your one-stop shop for all your real estate education needs. Hear what some of Alpha's students are saying:

"Great instructor. Knew topic and held interest of students. The best real estate class I have ever taken."
-Gary Crawford, RE/MAX Alliance

"The class brought practical information to abstract ideas. The depth of knowledge and student-friendly presentation by the instructors made the material interesting and easy to learn."
-Brent Plourde, Exit Realty Central

Learn more at www.AlphaCollegeofRealEstate.com.

GOLD SPONSORS

Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate is a new residential real estate company with a growing network of local brokerage offices. Our real estate agents and brokers offer professional, knowledgeable advice and services for home buyers and sellers. Our website offers real estate search, including MLS listings for selected locations. You can also find in depth articles about buying, selling and owning real estate. Learn more at www.BHGrealestate.com.

The Virginia Housing Development Authority (VHDA) is the state’s mortgage finance agency. Created in 1972 by the Virginia General Assembly, our mission is to help Virginians attain quality, affordable housing. Our vision is to mobilize partners to meet Virginian’s housing needs.

VHDA helps Virginians with low- to moderate-incomes buy their own homes. We also help finance affordable, quality rental housing and we help people with disabilities and the elderly make their homes more livable. We teach free homeownership education classes, and partner with other lenders, developers and community service organizations to help put quality housing within the reach of every Virginian. And, we do it all without using a single taxpayer dollar. Since our founding, VHDA has committed financing for 131,000 single family homes and 96,000 multifamily apartments.

VHDA has a long and distinguised history of serving Virginia homeowners and VAR members. Learn more about what VHDA is doing to help homeowners at www.VHDA.com.

SILVER SPONSORS

 Building on a tradition of excellence in community banking that stretches back to 1872, BB&T continues to offer clients a complete range of financial services including banking, lending, insurance, trust, and wealth management solutions. We invite you to learn more about us, our company, and our philosophy. BB&T makes the process easy for homebuyers and their Realtors®! Find out more at www.BB&T.com.

Real estate errors and omissions insurance (E&O) coverage from Pearl Insurance is underwritten by the A-rated (by A.M. Best) XL Insurance companies (through Greenwich Insurance Company and Indian Harbor Insurance Company.)  Our E&O program has earned sponsorships from over 40 national, state and local real estate associations, including VAR since 1984.

In addition to quality, comprehensive Errors & Omissions coverage, Pearl also provides life and health insurance solutions for real estate professionals and their families. Learn more about the coverage and services you can get at www.VARealtor.com/Pearl.

BRONZE SPONSORS

With over 6 million customers and over 22,000 employees, Cox Communication is known as one of the best in the business. In addition to customer care leadership, Cox is also widely lauded for its commitment to diversity and inclusion and overall corporate strategy. And according to the J.D. Power and Associates 2008 Major Provider Business Telecommunications Study^SM, small and midsize businesses are more satisfied with our data solutions than with any other company. In 2006 J.D. Power and Associates gave us their highest honor for cable TV customer satisfaction, and in 2005 we received the same award for our high-speed Internet service. In fact, we've earned awards for each of the services we offer, and we're the only communications company to win top satisfaction honors in video, Internet, phone, and business categories. Learn more at www.CoxCommunication.com.

Metamerica Mortgage Bankers is a full service Lender operating in the Southeastern region of the United States with service offices in Virginia, North Carolina, and Florida. With over half a billion in mortgage loans closed each year by its members, MetAmerica is one of the most successful Mortgage Banking stories in America today. Home Loans, loans for investment properties, loans for condos, and loans to Foreign Nationals are all available. Just ask us! www.MetAmerica.com.

Trying to find the right home loan can be difficult. Finding the right company to help you get your loan can be even more confusing. With literally thousands of lenders to choose from, borrowers can easily become overwhelmed.

Fortunately, at Monarch Mortgage, our mission is to set a high standard in the mortgage industry. We are committed to quality customer service - putting the people we serve first. Take advantage of our expertise in the residential lending industry by applying online today. You will find that the skill, professionalism, and consideration we give to each of our clients make getting your loan a successful endeavor.

Systems Engineering Inc. has been in operation for over 40 years, with no change in ownership, offering various products to computer users in a broad range of businesses. From its inception, our company has demonstrated its sterling reputation for stability and sound financial integrity. Since 1975, SEI has specialized in software development for the Real Estate Industry.

You can learn more about Systems Engineering and their Navica MLS product at www.seisystems.com.

Samuel I. White, P.C., is a Virginia Beach based law firm specializing in default services, real estate, and litigation. We provide broad legal representation to mortgage lenders and servicers, assisting them with the resolution of non-performing assets in a timely fashion.  Our comprehensive, common sense approach streamlines the default process, mitigates our clients’ risk and expedites the transaction. Learn more at www.SIWPC.net.

TowneBank Mortgage is your hometown mortgage company.  As a division of TowneBank, we uphold the principles and philosophies that have been established by our hometown traditions.  TowneBank Mortgage is dedicated to providing the personal experience that you expect from a hometown bank with the most advanced technology available to offer affordable loans, quick processing and exceptional service. 

Being a hometown lender means fast approval and a team of mortgage professionals who are committed to you.  TowneBank Mortgage mortgage loan officers live in your communities and know the area.  Our professional experience and solid business relationships with local Realtors®, builders, and appraisers are assets to you. 

TowneBank Mortgage offers a wide array of loan programs to provide you with the best possible fit for your needs.  Learn more at www.TowneBankMortgage.com.

Wells Fargo & Company is a diversified financial services company providing banking, insurance, investments, mortgage, and consumer and commercial finance through more than 10,000 stores and 12,000 ATMs and the Internet (wellsfargo.com and wachovia.com) across North America and internationally.

Though headquartered in San Francisco, WFHM is decentralized so every local Wells Fargo store is a headquarters for satisfying all their customers’ financial needs and helping them succeed financially. One in three households in America does business with Wells Fargo. Wells Fargo has $1.2 trillion in assets and more than 278,000 team members across 80+ businesses. WFHM ranked fourth in assets and third in market value of stock among U.S. peers as of March 31, 2010.

Their vision: WFHM wants to satisfy all their customers’ financial needs, help them succeed financially, be the premier provider of financial services in every one of our markets, and be known as one of America’s great companies. Learn more at www.WellsFargo.com.

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TREASURE HUNT

• American Home Shield
• BB&T Home Mortgage
  
• Better Homes & Gardens Real Estate
• Cox Communication
• Liberty Mutual Insurance
• MetAmerica Mortgage Bankers
• Monarch Bank
• MRIS
• Pearl Insurance
• Samuel I. White, PC
• Systems Engineering
• TowneBank Mortgage
• VHDA
• Virginia Natural Gas
• Wells Fargo Home Mortgage

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