Wednesday, October 28, 2009

NCalCCIM November 10th Luncheon Meeting

The Monthly NCalCCIM Technology, Mentoring, Marketing and Luncheon Meeting will be held on Tuesday, November 10, 2009. (Please click on the title to register.)

Agenda:

9:00 AM Technology Session

10:15 AM Mentoring Session
John Shaw - Improving Your Sale Skills

11:15 AM Marketing Session and Trade Fair

12:00 Noon Luncheon Program
Stewart Hsu - CONTI
Buying & Investing in Distressed Multifamily Property

Location:
Four Points Sheraton
5121 Hopyard Road
Pleasanton, CA 94588

Monday, October 26, 2009

AIR Commercial Real Estate Contracts Class - Nov 6, 2009

If the title doesn't mean anything to you, just skip this post. However, if you know what AIR Commercial Real Estate Contracts are, then read on.

The Northern California Chapter of CCIM (Silicon Valley District) is presenting a AIR Commercial Real Estate Contract class on Friday, November 6, 2009 @ the Santa Clara County Association of Realtors. (Click on the title for more information or to register.) The last time this class was offered in Northern California was in November of 2007.

This all day class will be conducted by two leading real estate professionals and a leading attorney from AIR. It will include lunch, refreshments and an opportunity to network. If you use the AIR Contracts and would like to understand them better, this is the class for you. (Of course, I will be attending.)

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Tuesday, October 13, 2009

Virtual Office Update

Today is the type of the day (it's raining and very windy) that makes me glad that I've set up my virtual office. I've been listening to the radio and I'm glad I'm not trying to get to the office.

My virtual office has been working out very well. I have all of the equipment, but no commute or desk fees. The only thing I miss sometimes is the interaction with the other agents (especially during the football season).

I even have a backup plan for power outages. The Public Library, Starbucks and Barnes & Nobles all offer free Wi-fi.

Your comments are always appreciated. Thanks for reading.

Monday, October 12, 2009

Update - Blossom Hill Road Whole Foods

I must apologize, even though people tell you not to, for neglecting my blog. I hate to admit it, but I've been tweeting instead of blogging.

It looks like they are finally starting work again on the Whole Foods Store on Blossom Hill Road in San Jose. They have put up the fence, brought in the earth moving equipment and have started to move dirt around. I'm just wonder why they are starting at the beginning of winter.

Thanks for reading. Your comments are always appreciated.

BTW if you want to follow me on Twitter, I'm @svcomremoose (please note that there is only one "m" in com.)

Friday, October 2, 2009

Professional Broker Forum - October 8, 2009

The next Professional Brokers’ Forum is on Thursday, October 8.

The speaker is Mr. Larry Souza, speaking on SF Bay Area Commercial Real Estate Economic, Value and Mortgage Trends.

Mr. Souza has had 20 years of experience in the commercial real estate industry, providing economic and investment services to retail and institutional investors. Mr. Souza has worked for Charles Schwab Investment Management, Global Real Analytics, Johnson Souza Group, Inc, Quantum Financial Network and is currently affiliated with Chrysalis Capital Group LLC.

PLACE:
777 North First Street,
Mezzanine Room,
San Jose, California 95112

TIME:
11:30 - Registration & luncheon (free lunch)
12:00 - Meeting promptly begins
12:15 - Guest Speaker Presentation
12:45 - Guest Speaker Question & Answer Session
1:00 - Property Presentations
1:15 - Needs/Wants & Current Events/Announcements
1:30 - Meeting Adjourns

Your comments are always appreciated. Thanks for reading.

Bay Area Apartment Brokers Forum - October 14, 2009

If you're interested in multi-family in the South Bay, this is the meeting that you want to attend.

Group: Bay Area Apartment Brokers Forum
Guest Speaker: Steve Speno - Preferred Community Management
Topic: Observations of a Multi-Housing Investor - Q&A
Date: Wednesday, October 14, 2009 - 8 AM
Place: First American Exchange, 1737 North First St., San Jose - 4th Flr
Breakfast: Continental Breakfast - no charge - First American Exchange
Chairman: Richard Domich - CB Richard Ellis, Inc.
Vice Chairman: Keith Suddjian - Cornish & Carey Commercial
Membership: Kari Noomen - WaMu - J. P. Morgan Chase
Sponsor: Paulo Sanchez - First American Exchange
Adjournment: 9:30 AM

Everyone present will have an opportunity to present their listings, buyer requirements,as well as their analysis of current events and market trends that directly effect the multi-housing (apartment) industry in Silicon Valley and greater Bay Area. (As I've said before, I think this is the best part of the meeting).

Your comments are always appreciated. Thanks for reading.