Edison, NJ – May 6, 2009 – (RealEstateRama) — The New Jersey Association of REALTORS® (NJAR®) applaud Monday’s confirmation of Christina P. Clemans to the State Housing Commission by New Jersey Senate.
“With the confirmation of Chris Clemans, Garden State residents have gained a tremendous housing advocate who will tirelessly work to develop fair and practical housing policies for the state,” said 2009 NJAR® President Diane Dilzell, CRS and e-PRO. “Chris is a passionate real estate professional who has an in-depth understanding of the industry. She is also an extremely compassionate individual who, through her work with the NJAR® Housing Opportunity Foundation, has created greater homeownership opportunities for New Jerseyans.”
Clemans, broker-owner of Chris Clemans Sotheby’s International Realty, is president of the NJAR® Housing Opportunity Foundation, Inc. and past president of the New Jersey Association of REALTORS®. She brings over 26 years experience to the industry and holds the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® ABR, CRS, GRI, PMN and RSPS designations.
As a member of the State Housing Commission, Clemans’ duties will be as follows:
- To help gather the public’s input in the preparation of a plan through public hearings and other activities.
- To provide guidance and direction with respect to the policies and strategies to be pursued by state agencies in the development of a State Housing Plan.
- To help assemble and disseminate information on New Jersey’s housing needs and strategies that may be useful in addressing those needs.
- To help develop and adopt the Annual Strategic Housing Plan.
“I am excited that I will be able to lend my expertise and experience to such a worthwhile endeavor,” said Christina Clemans. “Developing a sensible and workable plan to provide New Jersey residents with more affordable housing options is a lofty goal. I am honored to be a part of this process and look forward to lending a voice to the business community and homeowners alike.”
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The New Jersey Association of REALTORS®, with approximately 50,000 REALTOR® and REALTOR-ASSOCIATE® members, is one of the largest trade organizations in the state. NJAR®‘s membership is comprised of real estate professionals who subscribe to a strict Code of Ethics and are members of the national and local REALTOR® organizations. As the leading advocate for the real estate industry and private property rights in New Jersey, NJAR® is committed to protecting the dream of homeownership. For more information, please visit www.njar.com.
For media inquiries contact:
Lauren Castellano
Media Coordinator
Phone: (732) 494-4709
Fax: (732) 404-8130
E-mail: lcastellano (at) njar (dot) com
For legislative related media inquiries contact:
Danielle Alpert
Government Relations Coordinator
Phone: (732) 494-4730
Fax: (732) 404-8127
E-mail: dalpert (at) njar (dot) com
