ADVISORY/Banks In Real Estate, Capitol Hill Visits Top Realtors Agenda At Midyear Meetings.News/Assignment Editors ADVISORY...for Tuesday Tuesday: see week. (May 14) --(BUSINESS WIRE) WHAT: National Association Of Realtors Midyear Legislative Meetings & Trade Expo WHEN: May 14 through May 18, 2002 WHERE: Marriott Wardman Park Hotel, 2660 Woodley Park Road, Washington, D.C. More than 7,300 attendees will make their voices heard on Capitol Capitol, seat of the U.S. Congress Capitol, seat of the U.S. government at Washington, D.C. It is the city's dominating monument, built on an elevated site that was chosen by George Washington in consultation with Major Pierre L'Enfant. Hill during the 2002 Realtors Midyear mid·year n. 1. The middle of the calendar or academic year. 2. a. An examination given in the middle of a school year. b. midyears A series of such examinations. Legislative Meetings & Trade Expo, with particular attention to NAR's efforts to stop big banks from entering the real estate brokerage BROKERAGE, contracts. The trade or occupation of a broker; the commissions paid to a broker for his services. and property management businesses. Key congressional leaders and federal agency representatives will address real estate legislative and regulatory reg·u·late tr.v. reg·u·lat·ed, reg·u·lat·ing, reg·u·lates 1. To control or direct according to rule, principle, or law. 2. issues during a number of forums. Other sessions include the latest in real estate technology, buying and selling trends, and economic predictions for both the residential and commercial sectors of the market. Also, nationally recognized speakers will lead education sessions in business and leadership. At this year's Trade Expo, more than 150 vendors will showcase A showcase, or vitrine, is a glassed-in cabinet or case for displaying delicate or valuable articles such as objects d'art or merchandise in a shop, museum, or house. the latest in products and services in more than 300 booths.
Highlights:
Tuesday, May 14
8:30 - 10 a.m.
Marriott Wardman Park, Marriott Ballroom Salon III
Congressional/Regulatory Panel
Speakers -- Rep. Paul Gillmor, R-Ohio; EPA Assistant Administrator
Marianne Lamont Horinko; Susan Wachter, Fannie Mae and Freddie
Mac; and Ann Schnare, Mortgage Insurance Companies of America
Gillmor will be honored for his efforts on brownfields
legislation; Horinko will discuss brownfields; Wachter and Schnare
will discuss Ginnie Mae CHOICE legislation, regulatory implementation
of the new brownfields law and pending legislation that impacts the
secondary mortgage market.
1 - 3 p.m.
Marriott Wardman Park, Marriott Ballroom Salon III
Equal Opportunity-Cultural Diversity Forum
Speakers -- George McCarthy, Ford Foundation; James Carr, Fannie
Mae Foundation
The speakers will discuss "Predatory Lending and Real Estate," in
which they will share their perspectives regarding the benefits of
real estate finance education.
2 - 4 p.m.
Marriott Wardman Park, South Cotillion Room
Land Use, Property Rights and Environment Forum
Speakers -- Elissa Feldman, Environmental Protection Agency; Peter
Yost, Building Science Corp.; Ken Warden, Realtor, chairman, NAR's
Mold Working Group.
The speakers will discuss toxic mold in relation to land use,
property rights, and the environment.
4:30 - 6 p.m.
Marriott Wardman Park, Marriott Ballroom Salon I & II
Member & Director Forum
Speaker -- Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton, D-N.Y.
The forum provides an overview of the most important issues
confronting the association.
Wednesday, May 15
7 - 8 a.m.
Marriott Wardman Park, Marriott Ballroom Salon I
Congressional Briefing
Speakers -- Rep. Ken Calvert, R-Calif.; Rep. Paul Kanjorski, D-Pa.
Provides Realtors with a synopsis of priority issues that NAR is
recommending members discuss with their respective members of Congress
in preparation for visits to Capitol Hill.
Thursday, May 16
7:30 - 9:30 a.m.
Marriott Wardman Park, Marriott Ballroom Salon I
Public Policy Political Forum -- Part 1
Speakers -- Norman Ornstein, American Enterprise Institute;
Thomas Mann, Brookings Institution
Ornstein and Mann will comment on Congress and the upcoming
elections.
Part 2 Speaker -- Sen. Jon Corzine, D-N.J.
Sen. Corzine will address pending legislative housing issues.
Part 3 -- "Perspectives on Affordable Housing: What Are the
Challenges and Practical Solutions"
Speakers -- Robert Reid, National Housing Conference (moderator);
John McIlwain, Urban Land Institute; Chris McElroy, Realtor, The
Group Inc.; Susan Reid, Virginia Housing Development Authority.
The panel will discuss housing opportunities, with special
emphasis on the future of low-cost housing programs after September
11.
8 - 10 a.m.
Marriott Wardman Park, Marriott Ballroom Salon II
Residential Forum
David Lereah, NAR's chief economist, will lead a group of
economists in reviewing current mortgage and housing market trends and
forecasts. In a second part of the program, a panel of experts will
discuss the new MLS tool, Internet Data Exchange (IDX), and how MLS
providers and Realtors( are adapting to the new world of data
exchange.
Noon - 3 p.m.
Omni Shoreham, Empire Room
Commercial Forum
Speaker -- Susan Hudson-Wilson, chief executive officer, Property
and Portfolio Research LLC
The Economic Issues & Business Trends/Commercial Forum and the
Commercial Networking Roundtables have joined to present a single
multi-part program for commercial practitioners. Hudson-Wilson will
discuss the latest trends in commercial real estate and forecast where
it is headed in the future. During the roundtable and networking
portion of the program, commercial practitioners will share ideas
about current issues and business strategies.
1 - 3 p.m.
Marriott Wardman Park, Wilson A & B
International Forum
Speakers -- Richard A. Gump, Law Offices of Richard A. Gump Jr.
PC, Dallas; and David L. Miller, Shaw Pittman LLP, McLean, Va.
Texas-based attorney Gump will review immigration issues and
options for foreign nationals investing in U.S. real estate.
Washington, D.C.-based attorney Miller will discuss flight capital,
laws for foreign investors and tax issues connected with international
real property investing.
Friday, May 17
8 - 10 a.m.
Marriott Wardman Park, Marriott Ballroom Salon III
Marketing Forum: Hot Technology Meets Cool Customer Service
Speakers -- John Tuccillo, JAT Inc.; Aubrey Jackson, Mark
Lesswing, The Center for Realtor Technology.
Tuccillo, author of "New Business Models for the New Economy,"
teaches how successful real estate practitioners are changing business
models, and using the latest technology and customer service
techniques to accommodate the rules of the new economy. Jackson and
Lesswing will give previews new technology to help Realtors enhance
their productivity.
1 - 3 p.m.
Omni Shoreham, Regency Ballroom
Business Technology Forum
Speakers -- Greg Burge, Steve Outslay, Jim York, Supra Products,
Salem, Ore.; Mark Lesswing, The Center for Realtor Technology;
Bruce Benham, Re/Max International Inc., Greenwood Village, Colo.;
W. Michael Long, Steven Ozonian, Homestore.com; Laurie Janik,
general counsel, National Association of Realtors.
Representatives of Supra Products will discuss the latest
technology strategies in real estate. Lesswing will demonstrate the
latest in convergent wireless technology, the devices that combine
mobile computing and phone technology into one device. Benham
moderates a panel discussion on the future of Homestore; panelists
include Long, Ozonian and Janik.
Saturday, May 18
8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Marriott Wardman Park, Marriott Ballroom
Board of Directors
Invited Speakers -- President George W. Bush, Speaker Richard
Armey, R-Texas.
Realtors convene to render decisions regarding reports filed by
committees. In addition, members are addressed by leading government
officials.
Trade Expo:
Expo hours are Wednesday, May 15, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.;
Thursday, May 16, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; and Friday, May 17, from 9
a.m. to 1 p.m.
Registration Information:
Members of the media may register on site in the Marriott Wardman
Park Hotel, Atrium, on Monday, May 13, from noon to 5 p.m.; Tuesday,
May 14, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Wednesday, May 15, from 8 a.m. to 6
p.m.; Thursday, May 16, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Friday, May 17, from 8
a.m. to 4 p.m.; and Saturday, May 18, from 8 to 10 a.m. Media
registration is also available by calling Wendy Harper at NAR Public
Affairs, 202/383-1192. Members of NAR's Public Affairs Group will be
on site to assist the media in coordinating interviews with NAR
leadership and conference speakers. There is no registration fee for
members of the press with credentials. If you have questions, please
contact Public Affairs at 202/383-1192.
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