Multi-Cultural Networking Celebration
Thursday, July 9th -- Philadelphia
Building Today for a Green Tomorrow
Thursday, Sept 3rd -- San Jose, CA
Duration:
08:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Phone:
408-636-3115
Email:
yogendrasingh@comcast.net
Location:
Holiday Inn Hotel
1740 North First Street
San Jose, CA 95112
Event Details:
The SAREAA will be organizing a full day event from 8.30 AM to 6 PM,"Building Today for a Green Tomorrow' an Expo & Convention on 3rd Sept 2009. Inquiries for sponsoring the event, to become an exhibitor or to be a speaker should be addressed to yogendrasingh@comcast.net or info@sareaa.com.
Free Homebuyers Seminar
Saturday, Sep 26 -- New York
TOPICS:
• Preparing for Home Ownership
• Renovation Loan
• How to Choose a Real Estate Broker
• Down Payment & Closing Costs
• How to Obtain Financing
• What questions to Ask
• Closing Process from A TO Z
11:30 AM to 3:30 PM
Flushing Sheraton LaGuardia Hotel (Grand Ballroom)
135-20 39th Ave. Flushing, NY 11354 718.460.6666
RSVP: to EVELYN SETO at 718.886.2210
Fax: 718.886.2207 or E-mail: CAREAUSA@YAHOO.COM
AREAA/NAHREP Real Estate and Marketing Conference
National Convention & Gala
Oct 25-27, 2009 -- Las Vegas
AREAA Greater Atlanta Chapter Inaugural Gala
THURSDAY, August 28, 2008
6:30pm -10:30pm
AREAA is pleased to annouce our Atlanta chapter. Please join us at
Atlanta Marriott Perimeter Center
246 Perimeter Center Pkwy, NE
Atlanta, GA 30346
770-394-6500
MUST RSVP by AUGUST 18th, 2008 to obtain free MEMBER gala ticket.
SEATING IS LIMITED. RSVP MUST BE CONFIRMED TO GUARANTEE SEATING AT THE EVENT
Gala ticket: Non-member / At the Door $100
RSVP
by phone: contact Alan Weng 678.458.2959
by email
Las Vegas, Luncheon & Presentation
" Discovering Dynamic Markets: Accessing the Asian real estate investor in the US and Asia"
Tuesday, October 16, 2007
11:30 am - 3:00 pm
Location
TUSCANY HOTEL
255 E. Flamingo Rd. 2nd Floor Conference Room [map]
Agenda
11:30 am - 1:00 pm Luncheon
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Information Session " Discovering the Dynamic Markets- Accessing the Asian Real Estate investor in the US and Asia "
Moderator: John Y. Wong, founding Chairman of AREAA
To RSVP, please go to www.wcrlv.org
Tickets: $30 for members; $40 for non-members
Sponsored by:
AREAA THANKS ALL THE PARTICIPANTS OF 2007 CONVENTION AND GALA
We would like to express our appreciation for nearly 800 participants for this year's convention, especially to the participants from overseas, such as Thailand, Japan and China.
WORKSHOP SESSION PRESENTATIONS
The following links provide the selected presentations from our general session and workshop. You can download and view the content in PDF format.
AREAA/NAHREP Real Estate and Policy Conference
March 13-14, 2009
Complimentary CEU Training Session in Orange County, CA
FRIDAY, February 22, 2008
AREAA will be hosting our Continuing Education Course, “Effectively Serving the Asian Pacific American Housing Market” with the Orange County Association of REATORS on Friday, February 22nd. This will be a morning training followed by lunch.
Timeline
9:00am - 12:00pm
CA CEU Approved Course, "Effectively Serving the Asian Pacific American Housing Markets"
12:00pm - 1:30pm
Lunch
Cost: $0 (Complimentary)
Questions? Please contact Cassie Cardenas at 949.586.6800 x113 or email to cassie@ocar.org
AREAA DC Metro Chapter Inaugural Gala
TUESDAY, March 25th, 2008
Washington DC
"CELEBRATING THE HOMEOWNERSHIP & THE AMERICAN DREAM"
AREAA DC Metro Chapter Inaugural Gala
Time: 5:30PM-8:30PM
Location:
Sheraton Premiere Hotel
8861 Leesburg Pike, Vienna, VA 22182[map]
A Media/Press Conference will be held during Registration period from 5:30 pm to 6:30 pm.
If you have any questions regarding membership or sponsorship, please contact DC Metro Chapter Chair Song Hutchins
horangeesong@msn.com EMAIL
(301) 625-9545 (O)
(301) 367-4213 (C)
(301) 625-9765 (F)
CREAA 2008 Installation Banquet, San Francisco, CA
FRIDAY, February 29, 2008
Chinese Real Estate Association of America, Inc.
208 Installation Banquet
RSVP required
Time: 6:30 PM
Location: Empress of China
838 Grant Avenue, San Francisco Chinatown
Fee: $650.00 per table or $65.00 per person.
Please RSVP to Loli Chung at 415-885-3999 or e-mail to
AREAA Washington State Chapter Luncheon
FRIDAY, February 8, 2008
Asian Real Estate Association of America (AREAA) in Washington State Luncheon Featuring Bill Imada
Location: Marriott Courtyard Bellevue, 11010 NE 8th St, Bellevue, WA 98004
Date: Friday, February 8, 2008
Time: 11:00am - 1:00pm
Bill Imada-Leading Asian American Marketing Expert
Bill Imada is the Chairman and CEO of the IW Group, a full-service communications firm that specializes in the growing multicultural markets here in the U.S. With more than a decade of experience in the marketing, public relations, advertising and training, Bill and his company have and continue to represent some of the top global brands, including Farmers Group, Pacific Gas and Electric Company, Nike, McDonald's Corporation, Merrill Lynch, Washington Mutual, GlaxoSmithKline, Blue Cross, Wal-Mart Stores, UPS and many others.
Pre-registration required. Only Pre-Paid registrants will guarantee reservation.
2008 Legislative Conference- Washington DC
March 25-28, 2008
Join NAHREP, AREAA and NAREB at Legislative Conference 2008 in Washington DC to let your voice be heard by the lawmakers and officials.
Location
Hilton Washington
1919 Connecticut Avenue NW
Washington, DC 20009
Confirmed Guests
Alphonso Jackson, HUD Secretary
Amy Crews-Cutts, Freddie Mac Chief Economist
Dr. LaVaughn Henry, Director of Economic Analysis, PMI Mortgage Insurance
Cost to Attend
Registration $85
Lunch with Alphonso Jackson $55
Installation Gala $145
Early Bird Rate for Hotels (before February 25) $209 night
Package Pricing Available
DC Metro Chapter Hosts FHA Mortgage Program Seminar
WEDNESDAY, May 14, 2008
Learn about FHA Loans and Mortgages from the experts! AREAA DC Metro chapter invites you to the FHA Seminar, followed by a networking reception.
Date & Time
Wednesday May 14th
5:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Location
Woo Lae Oak Restaurant (location changed)
Tysons Corner. 8240 Leesburg Pk. McLean, VA 22182
[Map and Directions]
Agenda
5:00 pm - 5:30 pm Registration
5:30 pm - 6:30 pm FHA Presentation
6:30 pm - 6:50 pm Q&As
6:50 pm - 8:00 pm Networking reception
Fee
Free for Members ; $30 for non-members
Mark your calendar! CCIM Course serves in Hawaii in August
August 18 - 19, 2008
CCIM Institute & AREAA will serve two-day CI Introduction to Commercial Investment Real Estate course in Honolulu, Hawaii.
Date: August 18 - 19, 2008
Time: TBD
Location: Manoa Grand Ballroom at Japanese Cultural Center of Hawaii
More details will be available soon.
Washington Chapter serves CCIM Course in June
June 25-26, 2008
AREAA Washington Chapter and Seattle King County Association of REALTORS will be hosting a CCIM Cultural Diversity Program course on June 25-26, 2008.
TIme: TBD
Location:
Seattle-King Co Assn of Realtors
12410 SE 32nd St, Ste #100
Bellevue WA 98005 (see map and directions below)
CCIM Cultural Diversity Program Overview
The Institute’s Cultural Diversity Advisory Board’s goal is to achieve “full representation” by having a 25% cultural diverse population in line with the U.S. population. The Institute will accomplish this by introducing the commercial investment educational opportunities to individuals who might not have considered or had the opportunity to consider this field as a career option. In 2007, about 200 students have been able to take advantage of this program with 30% continuing with the core courses.
This course is approved for 14 Clock Hours Credits through the State of Washington
Registration
For students to take this course, an individual has to apply to be a part of the Cultural Diversity Program through the Institute. Click one of the following links to view a sample of the application.
After the application is approved, the student is sent a registration form.
Cost
$30 for processing fee only.
(The course tuition for the Intro class is covered by the Institute - a $350 value to the student.)
Join AREAA in Philadelphia
Friday, May 16, 2008
Please join AREAA in Philadelphia and learn how we can better serve this dynamic market. Lunch will be served.
Date: Friday May 16, 2008
Time: 11:30 - 1:00 PM
Guest:
Allen Chiang AREAA Chair-Elect
John Wong AREAA Founding Chair
Location
First American Title Insurance Company
Two Penn Center Plaza, Ste. 1910
1500 John F Kennedy Blvd
Philadelphia, PA, 19102
[map&directions]
Please RSVP to Julia Chang by May 14
Presidential Town Hall
Saturday, May 17th
WHAT: First Asian American Pacific Islander Presidential Town Hall
Hosted by Asian Pacific Islander American Vote (APIAVote), with the support of AREAA and various national AAPI organizations
WHY: To provide an unprecedented opportunity for presidential candidates Hillary Clinton, Barack Obama, and John McCain to discuss their views, positions, and proposals on issues affecting AAPIs.
WHEN: Saturday, May 17, 2008, 3:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
WHERE: Bren Events Center, University of California at Irvine
Mesa Road and West Peltason Drive, Irvine, CA 92617
*Simulcast in selected cities and venues. Please see website for updates.
WHO: (INVITED) Senator Hillary Clinton (D-NY), Senator Barack Obama (D-IL), Senator John McCain (R-AZ)
Washington Chapter- Opportunities in Diversity, Discussion Panel and Networking Lunch
Monday, June 16, 2008
An indepth learning experience providing you with useable information needed to serve a wider ranging client base in King County. Through three different learning methods you will receive the best information to develop your real estate business.
Time: 8:30AM - 1:00PM
Location: Marriott Courtyard Bellevue
Map&Directions
Featured Speaker:
Bill Imada
CEO, IW Group
Moderator and Instructor:
Lance Grob
Introduction to Commercial Investment Real Estate Course
July 28-29, 2008
Pleasanton, CA
Date: July 28 - 29, 2008
Time: 8:00AM - 5:00PM
Location:
Bay East Association of REALTORS®
7901 Stoneridge Dr., Suite 150
Pleasanton, CA
The Institute’s Cultural Diversity Education Program offers this course to qualified minority participants who have not considered or had the opportunity to consider this field as a career option.
Registration
Applicants must apply to be part of the program through the CCIM Institute. After the application is approved, students will receive a registration form. Program details and application forms are available at www.ccim.com
Cost
Students pay an application fee of $30. The course tuition fee of $350 is covered by the CCIM Institute.
For More Information
Please email Diann Harris at dharris@cciminstitute.com
Hosted by
Las Vegas Chapter Invites You to the Evening of Feng Shui
Tuesday, June 3, 2008
AREAA Las Vegas chapter proudly presents the Feng Shui Experience
Come and learn dos and donts of Feng Shui in a beautiful 6000 sq. ft. model home! Wine and cheese selection served.
Time: 6:30 - 8:30 PM
Location: 2276 Edge Ridge Court, Henderson, NV 89052
Fee: $10 for AREAA Las Vegas Members / $20 for non-members
Presenter:
Thomas Burger - Feng Shui Master and International Design Guru
Tamara Tyrbouslu - Feng Shui Master - Real Estate
This event sponsored by
Canyon Edge Homes
RSVP REQUIRED.
DC Metro Chapter Event- Networking Happy Hour
Wednesday, June 11, 2008
McLean, VA
Hour Networking Event
Time: 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Location:
Legal Seafood, Tyson’s Corner Mall from
2001 International Dr
McLean, VA 22102
Free for member, $10 for non-member
DC Metro Chapter Event- Education Seminar
Wednesday, July 9, 2008
Chevy Chase, MD
Educational Seminar
“Please Come and Meet the Real Estate Market Experts on the Following Topics”
1) Learn how to avoid Foreclosures
2) Consider Short Sale
3) And Other Options?
Time: 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm.
Location:
Indique Heights Restaurant
2 Wisconsin Circle
Chevy Chase, MD 20815
(301) 656-4822
www.indiqueheights.com
Speakers:
Speakers from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
Fee:
Non-member: $30
AREAA member: Free
Las Vegas Chapter- Continuing Education Course
Thursday, July 17, 2008
AREAA Las Vegas proudly presents Continuing Education course:
Effecitively Serving Asian American Housing Market
Time: 2:00 - 5:00 PM
Location: First American Title
2230 Corporate Cir, Ste 220, Henderson, NV 89074
(702) 405- 1116
Speaker: John Yen Wong
3-hour continuing education credits for NV licensed REALTORS
There is a complimentary event for AREAA members
RSVP by July 15
AREAA Phoenix Chapter Initial Meeting
Monday, June 16, 2008
We are anxious to have you join us as you are a valued partner and already a voice in the multi cultural markets. Jim Park, President & CEO of AREAA, will be meeting you and sharing AREAA's vision and concepts of Phoenix chapter with you. Cecilia "Cece" Kimura, the founding member of the Phoenix Chapter, looks forward to hearing from you and sharing your thoughts.
Please join us and discover your next passion!
Date: Monday June 16th
Time: 3:30PM - 5:00 PM
Location:
Chicago Title Conference Room
4530 E. Shea Blvd. Phoenix, AZ
Please feel free to invite interested future chapter members to join us. We look forward to meeting you
Contact/RSVP:
Michael Romero
602-953-8585 tel
Sponsored:
Chicago Title- Helen Martinez Mendez & Michael Romero
Growing Your Real Estate Business with REO and Short Sale Transactions
(EVENT POSTPONED)
Los Angeles, CA
1:30 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. – Registration
2:00 – 4:00 p.m. Seminar
JJ Grand Hotel
620 South Harvard
This seminar brings together a panel of experts who will discuss key elements of the REO and Short Sale processes in efforts to educate agents on how to successfully manage these transactions. Topics include:
• The listing agent’s roles and responsibilities
• Tasks REO agents typically must perform and the capital necessary to fund expenses
• Creating an effective business model
• REO title issues
Panelists:
Jim Park -- The Asian Real Estate Association of America (moderator)
Cindy Baek -- Stewart Title Guaranty Company
Ivan Choi -- Countrywide Home Loans
Marie Chung -- REO Modern Realty Corp.
Nick Pappas -- Stewart Title Guaranty Company
Cost of the course is $10, payable at the door.
For More Information contact Kate Nielsen at knielsen@areaa.org
Orange County Chapter- Feng Shui Empowerment
Thursday, July 31, 2008
Time: 6:30 - 9:30PM
Location: May Garden Restaurant
1400 S. Bristol Street, Costa Mesa, CA
AREAA Orange County proudly presents Feng Shui Master, Joseph Ip, to share how to creat a balanced and harmoniously energized environment to enhance success and wealth in troubling times.
Fee: (Dinner included)
$15 for AREAA member
$25 for non-AREAA member
Event Sponsored By:
Central Escrow, Inc.
Presidential Real Estate
Fidelity Title
RSVP by July 29th
San Diego Chapter- FHA Seminar: Understanding the Housing Rescue Bill
TUESDAY, September 9, 2008
Date: September 9, 2008
Time: 10 - 11.30 am
Location:
Stewart Title Company, 7676 Hazard Center Drive, 14th floor
San Diego, CA 92108
Agenda
Introduction of FHA
• Attributes of FHA
• Borrower profile
• Benefits to borrower
Recent FHA enhancements / changes - Legislation
• Loan limits – national and specific to San Diego County
• Down payment Assistance
• 1st time homebuyer credit
• Hope for Homeowners
Benefits to the Realtor
• Why choose FHA
• Fully assumable loans
• High LTV
• Ability to use gift funds / municipal DAP
• Non-occupant co-buyer
Q & A
Speaker
Dennis Geist
Vice President of Government Programs, Wells Fargo Home Mortgage
How to Attend
Complimentary to AREAA members (member benefits)
$15 for non-members
RSVP to AREAA San Diego Chapter
San Diego Chapter- An Invitation to Tea
August 26, 2008
Date TUESDAY, August 26, 2008
Time 3:30pm - 5:30 pm
Location
Jasmine Seafood Restaurant
4609 Convoy St., Suite A, San Diego, CA
(858) 268-0888
Admission
NO COST
RSVP
RSVP by Friday, August 22
by phone 858-720-9699 Linda Lee
or by click the RSVP link below
CA-Orange County Chapter- The Mystery of Foreclosure
THURSDAY, September 11, 2008
AREAA CA-OC Chapter proudly presents
The Mystery of Foreclosure: REO from A-Z
Time: Starting 6:00PM
Location
May Garden Restaurant
1400 SE Bristol, Costa Mesa, CA
Fee
Member $10.00
non-member $20.00
Co-sponsors
Central Escrow
Fidelity Title
Presidential R.E.
Stewart Title
RSVP by email
The Effects of New and Contemplated San Francisco Real Estate Law Changes
THURSDAY, August 28, 2008
Date: August 28, 2008
Time: 11:30 - 1:30PM (lunch served)
Locaton:
Yet Wah Restaurant
2140 Clement Street, San Francisco, CA
(415) 387-8040
Come laugh and enjoy a dramatic presentation on how some of the new proposed law changes will alter property rights and what we can do to support or oppose these actions!!!
This November ballot contains measures that are extremely important to property owners and can impact our business tremendously. Also seven of the eleven supervisory positions are up for election, presenting an oppor-tunity for us to elect leaders who are more pro-real estate.
Admission
AREAA/CREAA Member: $30 RSVP / $35 at door
Non-member: $40 RSVP / $45 at door
RSVP
415-252-2753 Eva Hom or by email (see below link)
Hosted by
Chinese Real Estate Association of America, Inc.
Asian Real Estate Assocation of America and
Fidelity National Financial
Bay Area Multi Cultural Real Estate Summit 2008
FRIDAY, September 26, 2008
“Empowering the Real Estate Professional”
Date FRIDAY, September 26, 2008
Time 9:00AM - 6:00PM
Location
Crowne Plaza Hotel
32802 Alvarado Niles Road, Union City
Admission
$20 per registration
$25 per registration after September 12
DC Metro Chapter- Networking and Mortgage Industry Updates
WEDNESDAY, September 10, 2008
Mortgage Industry Changes and Update
Find out different loan programs still available for today's homebuyers
Update on the latest conventional, FHA, VA and other niche loan program changes
Changes to expect from the recently passed Housing Bill legislation
Use Reverse Mortgages to purchase homes-business opportunities for REALTORS
Date: WEDNESDAY, Sept. 10, 2008
Time: 5:00 - 8:00 PM
Location: Taste of Saigon
8201 Greensboro Drive
McLean, VA 22102
Cost:
NO COST for AREAA DC-Metro Chapter member
$30.00 for non-member
Vendor Table Display:
$100 for AREAA DC-Metro Chapter members
$130 for non-member
RSVP by phone 301-367-4213
Minneapolis- FHA Seminar
THURSDAY, September 18, 2008
Date: THURSDAY, September 18, 2008
Time: 10 - 11.30 am
Location:
Wells Fargo Home Mortgage Minneapolis Campus
Training Room WT 220
2650 Wells Fargo Way, Minneapolis, MN
Agenda
Introduction of FHA
• Attributes of FHA
• Borrower profile
• Benefits to borrower
Recent FHA enhancements / changes - Legislation
• Loan limits – national and specific to Minneapolis
• Down payment Assistance
• 1st time homebuyer credit
• Hope for Homeowners
Benefits to the Realtor
• Why choose FHA
• Fully assumable loans
• High LTV
• Ability to use gift funds / municipal DAP
• Non-occupant co-buyer
Q & A
Admission
NO COST
RSVP
RSVP by sending an email with your name and company to fha0918@areaa.org
no later than 9/15/08. Due to the security, we are unable to accommodate walk-in registrations.
The Los Angeles Real Estate & Mortgage Market Update
THURSDAY, October 9, 2008
Date: October 9, 2008
Chase Presents
The 2008 Los Angeles Real Estate & Mortgage Market Update
Learn and Earn 3 CE Hours
Come and discover how you can continue to meet Real Estate needs in a challenging environment!
SAVE THE DATE
Thursday October 9th, 2008
Quiet Cannon Montebello
8:00 am – 12:30 pm
(starting with Continental breakfast)
Seating is limited!
Online Registration Opens September 15, 2008
http://www.chase.com/SummitLA
Sponsored by Fidelity National Title and NAHREP
The 2008 Houston Real Estate & Mortgage Market Update
Friday November 21, 2008
Chase proudly presents
The 2008 Houston Real Estate & Mortgage Market Update
Learn and Earn 3 MCEs
Course number: 03-00-080-7345
Come and discover how you can continue to meet the Real Estate needs in a challenging environment with confidence!
Friday November 21, 2008
Houston Marriott Westchase
8:00 am – 12:30 pm
(starting with Continental breakfast)
Seating is limited and no cost to attend!
Register today by visiting:
http://www.chase.com/SummitHouston
Any questions please contact:
Oscar Chow
956-821-9626
oscar.r.chow@chase.com
Continuing education course: Diversity in Doing Business
Wednesday, November 12
AREAA Greater Chicago
Continuing Education Program
DIVERSITY IN DOING BUSINESS
INSTRUCTOR: LAURIE MACDOUGAL
PRICE:
AREAA Member: $35
Non-Member: $50
AREAA new member registration: $99 (Class included for free)
TIME: 9:00 A.M. – 12:00 P.M.
LOCATION: CHICAGO ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS®
200 S. MICHIGAN AVE., STE. 400
CHICAGO, IL 60601
3rd Annual Asian American Real Estate Convention & Gala
Click on an image below to access photos from that day
Prospering in a Changing Market
Housing Marketing Update & 2009 Outlook
Wednesday, Feb 11, 2009 -- San Diego
A change in market dynamics may create opportunities for the well-prepared real estate agent. Come join us and learn about:
• Housing Market Outlook
• Top Mortgage Products for 2009
• Marketing Short Sale Properties
AND MORE…
Date: February 11th, 2009
Registration: 8am
Time: 9am-noon
Where: UTC Forum Hall, 4417 La Jolla Village Dr.
Building J, San Diego, CA 92122
CREAA Annual Installation Dinner
San Francisco
Friday, February 6, 2009
Join the Chinese Real Estate Association of America for the installation of the new president and board of directors. Also enjoy a lion dance, raffle drawings, banquet dinner, entertainment and much more!
Date: Friday, February 6, 2009, 6:00pm
Where: Empress of China Restaurant
26th Annual Lunar New Year Celebration
Hosted by the Asian American Coalition of Chicago
Saturday, January 24th
CHICAGO, IL - - The Chicago Chapter of AREAA will be hosting a booth at the The Asian American Coalition of Chicago which will hold its 26th Annual Lunar New Year Celebration, on Saturday, January 24, 2009 at the Hyatt Regency O’Hare, 9300 West Bryn Mawr, Rosemont, Illinois (60018).
To celebrate the accomplishments of an amazing year as well as highlight the hope of a united future, this year’s theme is titled, “Cultural Threads Woven into the Fabric of a United Future”. The 2009 Lunar New Year Gala welcomes The Year of the Ox 4707.
Please stop by our booth for network with your fellow AREAA Chicago members and to find out about all of the new and exciting events we will be holding this year!
FHA Update and Short Sale Marketing Strategies
Friday, February 6, 2009
Bellevue, Washington
Time:
10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Location:
Seattle-King County REALTORS
12410 SE 32nd St, Ste. 100
Bellevue, WA 98005
Fee:
Free for renewal and new members
$25 for non-members
This event is sponsored by Wells Fargo.
Chinese American Real Estate Association 16th Annual Banquet
Friday, March 27, 2009
New York
You are invited to join CAREA celebrate 16 years!
Time
Cocktails at 6:30pm / Dinner at 7:30pm
Location
East Manor Restaurant
79-17 Albion Ave.
Elmhurst, NY 11373
718-803-1111
Banquet tickets
$55 each
Table for ten $500
Introduction to Commercial Investment Real Estate
Presented by CCIM's Cultural Diversity Education Program
March 11-12, 2009 -- Anaheim, CA
An introductory course in commercial investment real estate will be offered on a no-cost scholarship basis to qualified minority real estate professionals in Orange County, March 11-12, 2009, through CCIM Institute, an affiliate of the National Association of Realtors® and a leader in commercial investment real estate education.
The course, Introduction to Commercial Investment Real Estate, is part of the organization's Cultural Diversity Education Program (CDEP), which is designed to bolster minority representation within the industry. Candidates accepted will be admitted to the course free of charge, but will be required to pay a $30 application fee. Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis depending on the location. There are several Introduction courses available throughout the country.
The course will be held from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. both days at the Pacific West Association of REALTORS®, Anaheim, California. The phone number there is 714-245-5500. It will be taught by Gene Trowbridge, CCIM, principal at Trowbridge & Associates, Lake Forest, CA.
Individuals interested in the Cultural Diversity Education Program can contact Colleen Loeffler, CCIM Institute Director of Special Programs, for an application at 312-321-4537 or by e-mail at cloeffler@cciminstitute.com. Or visit
FHA: The Best and Fastest Mortgage Finance Option for your Clients Today!
Friday, January 16 -- Santa Ana, CA
2009 Business Planning, Including Tax Laws
Thursday, January 29 -- Costa Mesa, CA
AREAA Greater Los Angeles 2009 Inauguration and Kickoff Celebration
Feb 24 -- Los Angeles
The 2009 Homebuyers Seminar and Expo
Saturday, March 21st -- Atlanta
NAHREP Atlanta and AREAA Greater Atlanta are proud to present the 2009 Homebuyers Seminar & Expo!
Buy a Home Now, Yes You Can!
Come and learn how you can purchase a home today! Nos is the best time to buy with interest rates at an all time low! Stop by and visit with Real Estate Experts at the Expo!
Homebuyer classes will be conducted in 5 languages:
English
Spanish
Korean
Vietnamese
Mandarin (Chinese)
FREE ADMISSION!
1:00-5:00 pm
Norcross High School
5300 Spalding Drive
Norcross, GA 30092
If you are interested in sponsoring a booth contact:
YangSook Ku 770-449-1011
Teresa Palacios Smith 678-352-3339
FHA/VA Update and REO Marketing Workshop
Thursday, February 26th -- Costa Mesa, CA
Featuring Industry Experts:
Dennis Geist, VP Government Programs
Jess Tirado, REO Operations Manager
6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
May Garden Restaurant
1400 S.E. Bristol, Costa Mesa, CA 92627
Members $10.00 Non-member $20.00
COME JOIN US – BECOME A MEMBER!
Proudly presented by AREAA CA-Orange County and Wells Fargo
Yes We Can! Mixer
Wednesday, Feb 18 -- Vienna, VA
Open to anyone interested in meeting and networking in the fast growing Asian American and Hispanic markets. Networking is one of the most important factors in the success of a business, but it is often overlooked. It is through networking, i.e., the cultivation of productive relationships, that an organization is likely to grow.
All beers, cocktails and specialty drinks are heavily discounted. Finger foods and appetizers will be served. Bring along plenty of business cards. Fun raffles for Cash prize.
Interested in being an event sponsor? This is your opportunity to shine. Call Grace Kim at 301-461-1806 or email gbkim@chevychasebank.net. A full presentation is not necessary. Share about your company and its mission, 5-10 min.
When: Wednesday, February 18, 2009
Time: 5:00 - 8:00 pm
Where:
Woo Lae Oak
8240 Leesburg Pike
Vienna, VA 22182
703-827-7300
Admission: FREE for members ($10 for non-members)
Raffle Prizes: Please let Grace or Song know if you are planning to donate a door prize no later than Feb 15th
Event and Membership information: Please contact Grace Kim at 301-461-1806 or Song Hutchins at 301-367-4213 or email dcmetro@areaa.org or visit www.areaa.org/dcmetro
Project Homeowner - Homeownership Preservation
Saturday, Feb 28 -- Stockton, CA
Meeting the Market Challenge in 2009
Helping Homebuyers Make Informed Decisions
Thursday, March 12 -- Nationwide
You're invited to a very important event
See and hear some of America's top real estate and financial experts offer timely information and ideas to help you succeed in a transformed marketplace. This dynamic program will help you understand:
- How to address needs and concerns of today's homebuyers
- How to guide and educate homebuyers in uncertain times
- How to manage your business and finances for professional and personal success
Hosted by Wells Fargo Home Mortgage
Writing a Successful Offer on REO Properties
Thursday, March 26 -- Santa Ana, CA
Project Homeowner
Saturday, April 18 -- San Diego
Citywide Event: 100% Financing with Pledged Assets in Lieu of Traditional Down Payments
Tuesday, April 14th -- Atlanta
AREAA/NAHREP Cinco de Mayo Fiesta
Tuesday, May 5th -- Los Angeles
The Listing Edge Program Presentation
Thursday, May 14th -- New York
Culture Preferences in Buying and Selling – “Do you speak their language?”
Thursday, May 7th -- San Diego
13th Annual REALTOR Tech, Business & Green Expo
Tuesday, April 21st -- Los Angeles
FHA Essentials and Homeownership Forum
Thursday, May 21st -- Tacoma, WA
Free Foreclosure Prevention Fair
Saturday, May 16th -- Los Angeles
For more information call 888-895-2647
Educational Social Network
Thursday, June 11th -- Diamond Bar, CA
Affordable Housing Summit
Friday, May 15th -- Phoenix
Hosted by Bank of America Home Loans Neighborhood Lending
Learn about key industry topics and mortgage alternatives in today’s lending environment from a panel of local experts.
Seating is limited so please make your reservation today by sending your name, company/organization and phone number to the email address below.
May 15, 2009
9:00 am - 12:30 pm
Phoenix Airport Marriott
1101 N. 44th Street Phoenix, AZ 85008
Panelists:
• David Adame, Chicanos Por La Causa
• Rebecca Flanigan, HUD
• Reginald Givens, Arizona Dept of Housing
• Tim House, Bank of America Home Loans Retail Lending
• Cecilia Kimura, NAHREP & HAREP Board Member
• Rick Padilla, Rick Padilla
• Thomas Wilson, Neighborhood Housing Services (NHS)
Affordable Housing Summit
Tuesday, May 19th -- East Elmhurst, NY
Hosted by Bank of America Home Loans Neighborhood Lending
Learn about key industry topics and mortgage alternatives in today’s lending environment from a panel of local experts.
Seating is limited so please make your reservation today by sending your name, company/organization and phone number to the email address below.
May 19, 2009
12:00 pm - 3:30 pm
New York-LaGuardia Airport Marriott
102-05 Ditmars Boulevard
East Elmhurst, NY 11369
Panelists:
• Louis Kilkenny, Neighborhood Housing Services
• Gail Kresge, State of New York Mortgage Agency (SONYMA)
• Sandy Mozes, Bank of America Home Loans Retail Lending
• Patricia “PJ” Pamulo, Bank of America Home Loans Fulfillment
• James Ragen, Bank of America Home Loans Renovation Lending
• Gregory J. Schiefelbein, Freddie Mac
Affordable Housing Summit
Tuesday, May 19th -- Plantation, FL
Hosted by Bank of America Home Loans Neighborhood Lending
Learn about key industry topics and mortgage alternatives in today’s lending environment from a panel of local experts.
Seating is limited so please make your reservation today by sending your name, company/organization and phone number to the email address below.
May 19, 2009
9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Sheraton Suites
311 N. University Drive Plantation, FL 30339
Panelists:
• Tino Diaz, NAHREP Vice Chairman
• Pamela Harris, New Vision Community Development Corp.
• Veronica Sylvester, Bank of America Home Loans Retail Lending
• Stacey Walker, Freddie Mac
• And local housing finance agencies to discuss the Neighborhood Stabilization Program(NSP)
Affordable Housing Summit
Thursday, May 28th -- Troy, MI
Hosted by Bank of America Home Loans Neighborhood Lending
Learn about key industry topics and mortgage alternatives in today’s lending environment from a panel of local experts.
Seating is limited so please make your reservation today by sending your name, company/organization and phone number to the email address below.
May 28, 2009
9:00 am - 12:00 pm
MCAR Facility
2125 Butterfield Rd, Suite 100
Troy, MI 48084
Panelists:
• Walt Baczkowski, MCAR
• Eric Burgoon, Bank of America Home Loans Retail Lending
• Eric Dusenbury, Michigan State Department of Housing
• Jacquelinne Rascon, Southwest Housing Solutions
• Dan Sugg, Bank of America Home Loans Retail Lending