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Home Buying Seminar

Feb. 28: Carmen Lee Shue, president/owner of Lee Shue Realty, Inc. presents a free real estate seminar, "A Practical Guide to Buying a Co-op, Condo or a House ... Things you Should Know and Mistakes to Avoid[c]" will be held at The New Public Library (Science, Industry & Business Library), 188 Madison Avenue (at 34th Street), Room 018 New York, NY 10017 from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. Seating is Limited. For more info, please call 212-687-1944 or e-mail Leeshuerealty @aol.com.

Finance & RE Summit

Mar. 1: Sperry Van Ness/ Storage Realty will be participating in the New York State Self Storage Association (NYSSA) Finance and Real Estate Summit as a panelist along with several other self-storage industry experts in New York City at the Union League Club located at the corner of Park Avenue and 38th Street. This gathering of influential real estate industry experts will include: Nicholas J. Malagisi, managing director /National Director Self-Storage; Sperry Van Ness/Storage Realty; Dean Jernigan, chairman, U-Store-It (REIT); David Doll, president, Public Storage Real Estate Group; Steven Hryszko, vice president, CB Richard Ellis; and Anne Coolidge-Taylor, managing director, W.P. Carey & Co., LLC. The finance panel will consist of: Jeb Belford, managing director, ING Clarion Partners; Jim Davies, president, Buchanan Self Storage Capital; and Neal Gussis principal, Beacon Realty Capital. Registration begins at 10:30 am with the finance panel discussion to begin at 11:00 am followed by a luncheon and keynote speakers. The Real Estate panel will begin at 2:00 pm and will be followed by a networking cocktail hour. Please call the NYSSA if you are interested in attending at [phone] or go to their website at www. nysssa.org. Please register early as seating is limited.

Wall Street Wine & Cheese Party

Mar.1: In response to Lower Manhattan's rapid growth, Wall Street Rising will be hosting a real estate seminar and wine and cheese party from 6:30 to 8:00p.m. at the Downtown Information Seminar (55 Exchange Place). The seminar titled "Living Downtown-Inspired Living in Manhattan's Financial District" will offer information about the challenges and opportunities in the Downtown real estate market and include the following panel of experts: Stephen Kliegerman, executive director of Halstead Property Development Marketing, LLC; Karen S. Sonn, Esq., Sonn & Associates, P.C.; Marc Sokobin, executive director of development, The Manhattan Mortgage Company; and Ramona Mahtani, M.A., vice president, director of residential sales & marketing, Swig Equities/ The Exchange at 25 Broad Street Condominiums. For further information please contact Talia Rosen at 212-843-9341.

Appraisal Institute

Mar. 2: Long Island Chapter Of the Appraisal Institute will hold the national Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP) 7 hour update course at Citibank Conference Center, 1 Reckson Plaza, Uniondale, from 8:30 am to 5:00 p.m. Course studies rules of the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice, and updates appraisers about changes in USPAP. Instructor is David M. Bradley, MAI, SRA. For more information call 516 248 8964, e-mail [e-mail] or visit www.liappraisal, com.

Tip Tree Society

Mar. 3: Nason Trading Co., Inc's charity organization, Tip Tree Society, is holding a Chinese New Year Party to benefit the Soldiers', Sailors', Marines' and Airmen's Club (SSMAC). The party will be held at Pig Heaven, 1540 Second Avenue, New York NY 10028 (between 80th snd 81st St.) Cocktail hour starts at 5pm. There will be Chinese dance performances, raffles, and we will be celebrating everyone's birthday for 2007. The price is $60 for members and $65 for non-members. Donations will aid the SSMAC in renovating and restoring their facility. The SSMAC provides affordable room rates for Veterans from all over the world. Please contact Mary Sturges at 212-686-3307 for more information.

NAIOP Symposium

Mar. 6: The New Jersey Chapter of the National Association of Industrial and Office Properties (NJ-NAIOP) will hold its annual Public Policy Symposium at the East Brunswick Hilton. The event will begin with registration and networking at 7:30 a.m., followed by two panel discussions with policy makers, the keynote address from Governor Jon Corzine and a buffet lunch. The morning will feature two panels. First, a discussion on "Growth and Redevelopment" with Department of Environmental Protection commissioner Lisa Jackson, Department of Community Affairs commissioner Susan Bass Levin, West Orange Mayor and Assemblyman John McKeon, Regional Planning Partnership president Diane Brake and Matrix Development Group president and CEO Joseph Taylor. The "Legislative Leadership" panel will give participants an opportunity to hear about property tax reform and other pressing issues from Senate President Richard Codey, Assembly Speaker Joseph Roberts Senate Minority Leader Leonard Lance and Assembly Minority Leader Alex DeCroce. The Public Policy Symposium is open to members and employees of member firms, and registration is $85.00 per person. Attendance is limited and space fills up fast. Register online at www.njnaiop.org. Additional sponsorships are still available for this event. For more information, please contact Susan Lipton at 732-729-9900 or lipton@ njnaiop.org.

AREW Luncheon

Mar. 6: Association of Real Estate Women (AREW) sponsors luncheon, Long Island City--There is Life After MoMA! The luncheon will feature a panel of four expert guest speakers, including: David A. Brause, John Lewis, Faith Hope Consolo and Gary Kesner. The panel will be moderated by Gayle Baron, president of the Long Island City Business Development Corporation. The luncheon will be held at Club 101, 101 Park Ave. at 40th Street, from 12:30 p.m. to 2 p.m., following an hour-long networking session. Admission is free for members and $110 for non-members, with reservations. There will be a $10 surcharge for walk-ins. To register or for more information, visit AREW's website, www.arew.org or call 212-599-6181.

UJA-REX Luncheon

Mar. 7: UJA-Federation of New York's Real Estate and Allied Trades Division's Young Real Estate Executives (REX) will honor Howard M. Glatzer of The City Investment at its annual luncheon at The Waldorf-Astoria, Park Avenue & 50th Street, at 11:30 a.m., Event chairs are David Valger, of RCG Longview, and Bram Weber of Weber Law Group, LLP. Journal chair is Jeffrey Romanow, of The City Investment Fund, L.P. For more information call Sarah Hilchie at 212-836-1131 or email at hilchies@ ujafedny.org to RSVP.

LI Appraisal Institute

Mar. 8: The Long Island Chapter Of the Appraisal Institute will hold their "Real Estate Appraiser New York State 'G' Level Courses Program" at the Marriott Residence Inn, 9 Gerhard Road Plainview, NY 11803 from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.. G1 Basic Income Capitalization will run March 8 to the 10th and the15 to17th. (Check the rest of the calender for G2 and G3) Tuition for 4 course program. Call 516 248 8964, or e-mail [e-mail], or visit www.lia ppraisal.com.

NY ConstructionTech 2007

Mar.8: The Greater New York Construction User Council (Council) announced the panelists for ConstructionTech2007, a special one-day national conference that examines the latest innovations in construction technology and the impact of technology on the real estate, design and construction industries at the Sheraton New York Hotel and Tower, located at 811 Seventh Avenue in New York City. The program will feature three panel discussions, a keynote address, and a special exhibition featuring new products and technology related to building design and construction. In addition, an awards presentation will honor The New York Times and Forest City Ratner for technological innovation in the New York Times Building, as well as Bank of America/The Durst Organization for innovation in Bank of America/1 Bryant Park. The featured panelists include: Charles Thornton, Thornton Tomasetti; Steve Hagan, General Services Administration; Erleen Hat field, Thornton Tomasetti; Tensho Takemori, Gehry Partners, LLP; Michael Feigin, Marsh USA, Inc.; Keith Brown Marsh USA, Inc.; Craig Covil, Arup; Maryann Gilmartin, Forest City Ratner; Michael Deane LEED AP, Turner Construction Company; Jack Klein, Silverstein Properties; Phil Pitruzzello, Columbia University; and Tom Scarola, Tishman Speyer. The conference will provide an excellent marketing opportunity for companies who wish to promote their products or services to a national real estate, design and construction audience. For more information on program sponsorships or exhibit space, please visit the program website found at www.contech2007.com. Registrations are currently being accepted and can be completed through the program website. For additional information please contact James Melnichok at [phone], ext. 207 or via email at jmelnichok@ bermangrp.com.

WHF Panel

Mar. 12: Women in Housing and Finance, Inc. (WHF) will sponsor a panel discussion on the topic "Red Hook's Changing Landscape: Challenges to Maintaining Neighborhood Diversity." Refreshments will be served from 6:00 to 6:30 p.m. and the panel will run from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Baruch College, Steven L. Newman Hall, 137 E. 22nd St., Room 203. RSVP by March 7, 2007. WHF Members: $15 paid in advance; $20 at door. Non-Members: $25.00. Must be received by March 7 or reservation will not be honored. Mail RSVP and check to: Women in Housing and Finance, Inc., PO Box 281, Canal Street Station, New York, NY 10013. Please call 212-439-1056 and leave name and phone number for confirmation that RSVP and check have been received.

ICSC Championship

Mar. 14: ICSC's New York Next Generation Program hosts the ICSC Championship of The World! This match will feature five rounds of LOI negotiations in a themed heavyweight championship boxing format. Each round will feature a spirited battle over a different leasing deal point. This event will provide a unique opportunity to see how landlord and tenant representatives negotiate hotly contested issues that are often deal breakers. The Contenders: Robert K. Futterman, CEO, Robert K. Futterman & Associates VS.; and Sandeep Mathrani, EVP, Vornado Realty Trust. The Commentators: Anthony Buono, executive managing director of retail services, CBRE Retail Services; Patrick Breslin, president (global retail), GVA Williams; and Samuel D. Polese, executive vice president, Thor Equities. Members and non-members are welcome. For additional information about NextGen visit www.ICSC.org/nextgen

B'nai B'rith Real Estate

Mar. 14: "The Boutique Hotel Boom" will be the subject of a program at the B'nai B'rith Real Estate Unit at noon at the Cornell Club 6 East 44th Street, Ivy Room. Speakers will be Paul Stallings, developer of The Hotel on Rivington, and Mitchell Adelstein, president of CRG Realty Capital. Call Aracelis Kuilan at 212-885-7239 for reservation or fax [phone], e-mail [e-mail].

BOMA Seminar

Mar. 14: BOMA/NY will host "Your Building May be Closer to LEED Than You Think!"" seminar, on gaining LEED certification for existing buildings from 3:30 to 5:30p.m. at Club 101, at 101 Park Avenue (40th Street). The team behind New York's first LEED-certified "EB" or existing building--the New York Mercantile Exchange--will walk seminar participants through the process of assessing an existing building's LEED possibilities, through to filing the final documentation needed for certification. A networking reception follows from 5:30-7:30p.m., open bar and hors d'oeuvres. Reception: Member: $105/Guest of Member: $125. Seminar: Member: $75/Guest of Member: $95. Seminar/Reception: Member: $160/Guest of Member: $185. Contact: Maria Kaminskiy at BOMA/ NY (212-239-3662).

Massey Knakal Seminar

Mar. 15: The Brooklyn office of Massey Knakal Realty Services will sponsor a one-day training session for volunteers interested in Ur ban Land Institute's (ULI) UrbanPlan II Program from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the firm's 205 Montague Avenue location. The Urban Plan Program is an educational initiative designed to create a more sophisticated level of discourse among local stakeholders involved in land use decisions. For real estate professionals who wish to volunteer as ULI Urban Plan II Program facilitators or judges in Brooklyn, contact Mack Tham at [e-mail] or [phone], x6553.

SMPS-NY Panel

Mar. 21: The New York Chapter of the Society for Marketing Professional Services will host a panel discussion on sustainable design at the Penn Club, 30 West 44th Street from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m.. The cost to attend is $65 for members and $85 for non-members in advance, with an additional $10 fee to register at the door. For more information, visit www.smpsny.org.

NYCREW Panel

Mar. 21: New York Commercial Real Estate Women Network (NYCREW Network), presents another event in its "Industry Spotlight" Series, focusing on Hospitality at the Affinia Manhattan, 31st St. and 7th Ave New York, NY 10001, from 6:00 to 8:00pm. The event will feature a panel of NYC's leading women of hospitality discussing "How Long Can the NY Hotel Market Sustain An Environment of High Rates, High Trades, and Sunny Skies?" Panelists will include: Anne Lloyd-Jones of HVS International; Amelia Lim of Jones Lang La Salle Hotels; Ellen Brown of Denihan Hospitality Group; and Joseph J. Vassallo of Credit Suisse Securities (USA) LLC, along with NYCREW member, Elif Bali of Loews Hotels, as moderator. This event is sponsored by Denihan Hospitality Group. Additional information about NYCREW Network can be accessed at www.nycrew.org.

IREM Course

Mar. 26: The Greater New York Chapter of the Institute of Real Estate Management will conduct a course entitled Asset Analysis March 26 to 30th at the Roosevelt Hotel, Madison Avenue and 45th Street. The week long intensive course includes Investment Real Estate Financing and Valuation, Parts 1, II, & III. The cost to attend this week long course is $1450 for members; $1795 for nonmembers. Courses can be taken individually. To reserve or for additional information visit www.iremnyc. org or call 212-944-9445.

Federation of NY Housing Seminar

Mar. 28: The Federation of New York Housing Cooperatives and Condominiums (Federation) is presenting an educational seminar, Planning Your Annual Meeting, for co-op and condo board members, at the Sovereign Bank, 89-01 Northern Boulevard, Jackson Heights, Queens from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. The panelists include Albert Pennisi senior partner with Pennisi Daniels Norelli, LLC, Eric Goidel, partner with Borah Goldstein Altschuler Nahins and Goidel, PC, David Baron, partner with Metro Management and former board member and industry consultant Mona Shyman.

Admission is free to members and non-members but reservations are requested. Call 718-423-4438. Sovereign Bank is co-sponsoring the event.

NYBC Breakfast

Mar. 29: The New York Building Congress hosts a Construction Industry Breakfast Forum with Metropolitan Transportation Authority executive director/CEO Elliot Sander. Registration and reception starting at 8:00 a.m; breakfast and program to begin at 8:30 a.m at Club 101, 101 Park Avenue at 40th Street. Fee: $55 NYBC members; $75 for non-members. For reservations please visit www.buildingcongress.com or call 212-481-9230.

NYU's REIT Symposium

Apr. 18: "Mergers and Acquisitions" is the theme of the 12th Annual REIT Symposium, sponsored by the New York University Real Estate Institute and the NYU REIT Center on April 18. Breakfast begins at 8:00 am, and program begins 8:30 a.m. at The Pierre Hotel 2 East 61st Street. This yearly conference attracts leading practitioners from the worlds of banking, finance, law and real estate to discuss issues and trends affecting real estate investment trusts both in the United States and globally. Samuel Zell, chairman of Equity Group Investments, LLC, will deliver the keynote address. Agenda and list of expected panelists are at www.scps.nyu.edu/reit. Registration is available online at www.scps.nyu. edu/reit or by calling 212992-3338. "Early Bird" registration fee is $675 until March 14, 2007; afterward, the registration fee is $775.

Home Buying Seminar

Apr. 19: Carmen Lee Shue, president/owner of Lee Shue Realty, Inc. presents a free real estate seminar, "A Practical Guide to Buying a Co-op, Condo or a House ... Things you Should Know and Mistakes to Avoidc[c]" will be held at The New Public Library (Science, Industry & Business Library), 188 Madison Avenue (at 34th Street), Room 018 New York, NY 10017 from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. Invited guest speakers are Seth I. Weinstein, Esq. partner, and Lester Schwab Katz & Dwyer, LLP. Seating is Limited. For more info, please call 212-687-1944 or e-mail Leeshuerealty @aol.com.

IREM Summit

Apr. 21: The annual Leadership and Legislative Summit of the Institute of Real Estate Management (IREM[R]) will be held from April 21 to 25 at the Hyatt Regency Crystal City in Arlington, VA. The event will feature interactive forums and committee meetings that focus on IREM member interests ranging from chapter operations to legislative issues emerging at the state and local levels. The Summit's keynote speaker is Fred Barnes, executive editor of The Weekly Standard and a commentator for Fox News. Registration fee for the Summit is $325 until March 16 and $375 there after. Single day passes also are available: they are priced at $210 until March 16 and $260 thereafter. Additional conference information and online registration are available at www.irem. org.

Condo and Co-op expo

Apr. 25: The Cooperator's 20th Co-op & Condo Expo, Wednesday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., is being held for the sixth year at the Hilton New York, 1335 Avenue of the Americas. For this year's show, a full floor has been added, plus two more free seminars and 40 more booths, totaling 260 exhibitors on three levels. The 20th Expo will feature six free seminars covering: Surviving the New Energy Reality (sponsored by Amerada Hess),Co-op to Condo Conversions (sponsored by ROA Hutton, Telecom for Value (sponsored by Verizon), Understanding Association/Cooperative Governance (sponsored by Stark & Stark) Challenges & Solutions in Heating and Cooling Residential Properties (sponsored by Con Edison), and Funding Capital Improvements (sponsored by Meridian Capital) Admission is free, but pre-registration is requested at www.coop expo.com or 1-800-893-7949.

eRealty CLE Seminars

Apr. 25: eRealty Title Agency Corporation, a Jericho-based title company, is hosting the next Continuing Legal Education (CLE) Seminars led, by accredited CLE providers. The Seminar will be given by Stewart Title, 'Power of Exchange, an introduction to section 1031 tax deferred exchanges and tenants in common ownership' (3.5 credits). The third program, scheduled for September 26, 2007, is being given by First American Title Insurance Company of New York, with the topic yet to be announced. Both will be held at the DeSeversky Center, CW Post Campus, Northern Blvd., Brookville beginning at 8:00 am for a continental breakfast and a prompt 9 am start with class concluding at noon. These events are free to all attendees in Suffolk, Nassau, an five boroughs. For attendance information and directions, please call Elaine Lupo, VP Corporate Affairs at 516.433.9100 x 403.

LI Appraisal Institute

Apr. 26: The Long Island Chapter Of the Appraisal Institute will hold their "Real Estate Appraiser New York State 'G' Level Courses Program" at the Marriott Residence Inn, 9 Gerhard Road Plainview, NY 11803 from 8:30 a.m.- 5:00 p.m.. G2 Advanced Income Capitalization will run April 26- 28th and May 3-5th. (Check the rest of the calendar for G1 and G3). Tuition for 4 course program: $1300.00 Members / $1500.00 NonMembers. For further information please call 516 248 8964, or e-mail liappraise @ aol.com, or visit www.liappraisal.com.

ICREW Golf

May 3: The New Jersey Chapter of Industrial/Commercial Real Estate Women (ICREW of NJ) will host its Sixth Annual Golf Classic beginning at 10 a.m., at the Forsgate Country Club in Monroe Township, N.J. The event, which is open to the public--seasoned golfers and novices--will raise funds for the expansion of Gilda's Club Northern New Jersey (GCNNJ) into the greater Morris-Essex area. Featuring a scramble format, ICREW of NJ's Golf Classic is open/limited to 100 golfers to play either 18 or 9 holes and a clinic that is open/limited to 45 additional golfers. The fundraiser also includes a buffet lunch, a dinner reception and awards ceremony as well as a silent auction and a raffle. Silvana Finizio of Carousel Industries of North America and Mary Lynn Kearns of General Office Environments are co-chairing the event. For more information about the Golf Classic, please call [phone]. Sponsorship Opportunities Still Available. For more information on sponsorship opportunities, please contact Karen Halo of Frankly Green at [phone] or Audra Frank of Audra Frank Associates at [phone].

LI Appraisal Institute

May 31: The Long Island Chapter Of the Appraisal Institute will hold their "Real Estate Appraiser New York State 'G' Level Courses Program" at the Marriott Residence Inn, 9 Gerhard Road Plainview, NY 11803 from 8:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m.. G3 Advanced Applications will run May 31-June 2nd and June 7-9th. (Check the rest of the calender for G1 and G2). Tuition for 4 course program: $1300.00 Members / $1500.00 NonMembers. For further information please call 516 248 8964, or e-mail liappraise@aol. corn, or visit www. liappraisal.com.

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