July 8th Luncheon
By admin | June 30, 2009
Hello HARA Members and Prospective New Members:
The real estate industry is one of the few that relies extensively on transactional experience. Unlike many professions where you seek out a collegiate degree, the real estate practitioner gains the vast majority of their training from brokers, local, regional or national conferences and from the exchange of knowledge with colleagues.
We at HARA recognize the need to bring our local chapter information and resources to address the needs and issues facing the practitioner on a daily basis. We work hard to bring speakers who can assist by providing answers and valuable insight on today’s market concerns.
The July luncheon is a perfect example of our commitment to our members.
Tracey Cunningham from the City of San Jose will come and provide an update on Home Buyer’s Assistance Programs with a special emphasis on MCC. More funds are scheduled for availability soon.
Register today and join us for the July 8th meeting and find out where and when these outstanding programs will renew and how you can tap into these funds to help your clients with their down payments. In today’s competitive market it is critical to demonstrate market knowledge and resources. With the increasing amount of information on the Internet clients are demanding unparallel service and experience. The down payment assistance programs, including MCC that will be presented at the July Luncheon are not commonly known to buyers. Come and gain access to the information that will demonstrate your skill and value in any transaction.
See you on July 8th!
HARA will continue to add value to your membership
by developing programs that will help you convert knowledge into business opportunities!
Wishing you success!
Hilda Ramirez
2009 President
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HARA June 10th Luncheon
By admin | June 3, 2009
Hello HARA Members and Prospective New Members:
Our reorganization efforts are off to a famous start. In true HARA spirit we have held a series of excellent luncheon presentations that have both educated and inspired all in attendance. The networking and exchange of ideas and discussions on current events are all exceptional. HARA programs are always designed to bring you the most value for your time invested.
Act Now – June 10th Will Sell Out FAST!
The June luncheon promises to bring “Big Value” as we host two legendary speakers, Mr. Gino Blefari, Chief Executive Officer of Intero and Mr. Joe Brown from the Coldwell Banker Corporation
Both of these highly respected, sought after industry leaders will share their years of invaluable experience both in the trenches and from behind the desk of major enterprise.
Program highlights will include an in-depth look at the First Time Home Buyer Market. Come and learn how this unique consumer block can add to your bottom line NOW and help you set the stage for long term business.
HARA is focused on bringing you access to the best speakers and information available in the market place. We anticipate a sell out, standing room only crowd for Messer’s Blefari and Brown as they provide a wealth of unmatched experience! Please register immediately to assure your participation.
Looking forward to seeing you on June 10th for this dynamic program!
Saludos,
Hilda Ramirez
2009 President
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Project Homeowner
By admin | May 27, 2009
Dear Members and Prospective Members:
The Hispanic Association of REALTORS and Affiliates is collaborating with the CA Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, the CA Department of Real Estate (DRE) and sponsored by Chase Bank, Fidelity National Financial and Mortgage Resolution Servicesto present Project Homeowner on Saturday, June 6, 2009 in Salinas, California.
This unique event will provide COMPLIMENTARY LOAN MODIFICATION INTAKE, 1 to 1 COUNSELING and WORKSHOPS. This is the only program of its kind that places you face to face with various banks under one roof to provide fast responses to difficult questions for those facing the hardship of Foreclosure.
This is an incredible opportunity to provide your clients with a resource to address their urgent needs NOW. Project Homeowner has helped thousands statewide avoid Foreclosure by assisting them with the intake process for a loan modification on a complimentary basis. This program is designed to help consumers sustain their homeownership for the long term.
Use the attached flyers (both English and Spanish) to invite clients to attend. Please direct your clients to www.projecthomeCA.com to schedule an appointment. Salinas is a very short drive away for those who seek assistance with the mortgage crisis directly from a variety of lenders.
We are also seeking Volunteers to help insure the success of this event. We urge you as a real estate professional to dedicate a few hours of your time to this great effort. Lets each do what we can to help people sustain their homeownership. We all need to do our part to keep the American Dream Alive. To serve as a Volunteer please register at www.projecthomeowner.org on or before May 30th.
There will be tremendous interaction with consumers, lenders, counselors and other professionals in the area of housing.
Project Homeowner is a unique opportunity for consumers and professionals alike. Lets all work together and answer the needs of our housing crisis. At the end of the day, the Mortgage and Housing Crisis belongs to all of us. Together We Can Rise Above It!
Sincerely,
Hilda Ramirez
2009 President
Hispanic Association of REALTORS and Affiliates
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Breakfast in the Park
By admin | May 18, 2009
We need a few member volunteers to cook for Breakfast in the Park on Tuesday, June 2nd at Lake Cunningham Park in SJ, CA. Proceeds from the event benefit the East Side Union High School Save School Sports Program! If you are interested in helping please send us a message via FB or in the Contact page in www.haragroup.com and we will give you full details
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HARA’s May 13th Luncheon
By admin | April 20, 2009
| May 13, 2009 | ||
| 11:00 AM |
Hello HARA & Prospective New Members:
In March we re-introduced our organization to address the growing number of market challenges that are impacting real estate professionals. The tightening of the credit markets in addition to other economic adversity’s have really burdened our industry unlike cycles past. However the demand for real estate services has grown as consumers look to their trusted advisors for creative solutions to their complicated real estate and financing needs.
The HARA Board of Directors have set forth an agenda for the year which focuses on providing resources and education to specifically address today’s current real estate needs. Our May speaker, Mr. Reggie Lal of Be the Smart Investor is a perfect example. Reggie is an experienced REO Broker who will leverage his knowledge with those who attend the May 13th luncheon. Reggie purchased 58 properties for his own investment portfolio in 2008 alone and hundreds in years prior. Mr. Lal will give you a hands on approach on how to get deals accepted and most importantly closed. How many times have you heard of a deal going into contract just to have it fall out in a few days? In today’s market you have to anticipate the intricacies and prepare in advance. You must learn to be ahead of the curve!
Come to a HARA luncheon and you will quickly understand the value of membership. At our April meeting we had an insightful discussion on loan modifications and social networking and its application to real estate. Many of the people in the room left the meeting and immediately put what they learned to use. The type of Q&A that takes place in a live setting with people who are active and closing deals in today’s environment is invaluable. You cannot put a price on this experience.
We have a series of exciting announcements to share beginning with our new web site www.haragroup.com. You can also find HARA on Facebook and soon to be on all social networking sites. Please go to one of these communication portals and participate in blogs and network with other like minded professionals. These resources will also provide you with up to date information on real estate related news, for example AB 33 (Nava), which passed the CA Assembly this week and proposes to eliminate the DRE? This is definitely a bill to watch closely.
Please sign up for the luncheon early, Reggie Lal has a great name in the market place and we know this program will sell out fast. If you have a colleague who needs to bring his or her knowledge up on REO’s, than this is a must attend event. Looking forward to seeing you at Maggiano’s on May 13th!
Wishing you continued success in your business,
Hilda Ramirez
President 2009
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HARA April 8th Luncheon
By admin | March 18, 2009
| April 8, 2009 | ||
| 11:30 AM | to | 1:30 PM |
April Luncheon Speaker:
James Dwiggins – Chief Strategy Officer
Mr. Dwiggins was born and raised in San Luis Obispo, California, where he attended college with a major in Business. In November 2006, Mr. Dwiggins joined Realty World Northern California, Inc. as Director of Technology & Strategy and in May of 2008, was promoted to Chief Strategy Officer. Mr. Dwiggins is responsible for implementation of new technologies, marketing and advertising that the company deploys to its offices and associates, as well as the strategic positioning of Realty World in the real estate industry.
Prior to joining Realty World, Mr. Dwiggins was Co-Founder and Vice President of Sales for VREO, Inc. from May 2002 to October 2006. VREO, Inc., developer of agent and enterprise level real estate applications for the web and biometric signature software for paperless transactions, is a well-recognized real estate software company and has won many awards for their innovative technologies.
Prior to VREO, Mr. Dwiggins co-founded USA Virtual Tours where he was Vice President of Sales and responsible for the company’s rapid growth. Throughout his career in the real estate sector, he has consulted with numerous top real estate companies in the United States and has been responsible for the development of many advanced technology solutions.
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HARA Inaugural Luncheon March 11th
By admin | March 9, 2009
| March 11, 2009 | ||
| 11:30 AM | to | 1:30 PM |
A recent evaluation of our industry and community needs has compelled us to reconvene as the Hispanic Association of REALTORS® and AFFILIATES under the “HARA model, Mission and Vision”.
We have gathered a group of very well experienced practitioners who bring knowledge in many areas ranging from brokerage, construction, development, ethics, lending, marketing and communications to outreach and government relations.
We will organize with our members to address the growing needs of the community and to work on efforts to help create and sustain home ownership. Our focus will be to provide essential training and programs to develop the Hispanic Real Estate Practitioner with a goal of improving consumer services. Promoting good business practices and adherence to the Code of Ethics will be among our top priorities.
We look forward to your membership and support in developing HARA and the programs desperately needed to fill the void in our community. Our greatest outcomes will arise from the dedication and service of our members!
In community spirit,
The Hispanic Association of REALTORS® Board of Directors
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