Education & Training
Congresswoman Matsui Announces $19 Million School Construction Bond for Sacramento City Unified
March 17, 2010 Posted by California RealEstateRama
Recovery Act Funding Will Create Local Construction Jobs, Improve Learning Facilities for Sacramento Students. SACRAMENTO, CA - March 17, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) — Today, Congresswoman Doris Matsui (D – Sacramento) announced the award of a $19,342,000 qualified school construction bond, administered by the Department of Treasury and authorized by the Recovery Act, which Rep. Matsui supported last year. Qualified school construction bonds can be used to finance the construction, rehabilitation or repair of a public school facility or for the acquisition of land where a school will be built.
Southern California Home Buyer’s Fair this weekend at L.A. Convention Center
March 12, 2010 Posted by CAR
LOS ANGELES, CA - March 12, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) — Thousands of potential home buyers are expected to converge this weekend for the third annual Southern California Home Buyer’s Fair at the Los Angeles Convention Center in downtown Los Angeles. The Southern California Home Buyer’s Fair, open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, March 13, and 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Sunday, March 14, features more than 50 educational “how-to” seminars designed to help home buyers navigate today’s real estate market with confidence and peace of mind. The event is free to the public, and the first 200 attendees each day will receive a free AMC Entertainment movie ticket (one ticket per person).
REP. CALVERT TO HOST HOMEOWNERSHIP PRESERVATION WORKSHOP SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 2010
February 4, 2010 Posted by California RealEstateRama
Washington, DC - February 4, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) — On Saturday, February 6, 2010, Rep. Calvert, in conjunction with the Housing Opportunities Collaborative of the Inland Empire, the Federal Housing Administration, Housing and Urban Development, the City of Corona and Crossroads Christian Church, will host a homeownership preservation workshop
California Consultant Honored with Trina Ripley Excellence in Education Award
February 2, 2010 Posted by NAHB
February 2, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) — The National Association of Home Builders’ (NAHB) Institute of Residential Marketing (IRM) named Manny Schatz, MIRM, CMP, CAPS, CAASH, the 2009 recipient of the Trina Ripley Excellence in Education Award. The award was presented to Schatz, principal of a builder consulting firm Professional Builder Services, Inc. in Danville, Calif., at The National Sales and Marketing Awards Gala held during the International Builders’ Show in Las Vegas on Jan. 19.
Residents Invited to Free “Home Ownership and Credit” Workshop on Jan. 13
January 7, 2010 Posted by California RealEstateRama
January 7, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) — Long Beach residents are invited to a “Home Ownership and Credit” workshop on Wednesday, January 13, from 6:00 to 7:30 pm at the Neighborhood Resource Center, 425 Atlantic Ave.
Federal Home Loan Bank of San Francisco, Local Organizations Host Foreclosure Prevention Workshops
November 27, 2009 Posted by California RealEstateRama
Events in Ukiah and Lakeport Help Consumers Facing Housing Issues. Ukiah, CA - November 27, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — The Federal Home Loan Bank of San Francisco (FHLBank San Francisco), working with the Mendocino/Lake Housing Foreclosure Prevention Coalition, hosted community housing workshops last weekend in Mendocino and Lake Counties
‘Tastings & Trends’ Explores Changes in Homeowners Associations, Delinquencies, Foreclosures and Active Adult Lifestyles
October 29, 2009 Posted by MERIT
Palm Desert, CA - October 29, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — MERIT Property Management, a leading provider of professional community association and rental management services, is hosting a complimentary evening of ‘Tastings & Trends’ on Tuesday, November 17, 2009 for Coachella Valley homeowners, association board members, vendors and media. The evening will feature wine tasting and hors d’ oeuvres from 5:30 pm-7 pm followed by presentations covering trends in homeowners associations, delinquencies, foreclosures and active adult and community lifestyles. Speakers include MERIT CEO and Founder Melinda Masson, Vice President of Finance Andrew Schlegel and Vice President of Active Adult Communities Scott Hysler.
Thermal Imaging Workshop for Home & Building Inspectors Dec 3-4 2009
October 15, 2009 Posted by Pembroke Instruments
San Bruno, CA - October 15, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — This workshop is designed for inspection professionals including : home inspectors, building contractors, insurance adjustors, roofing contractors, energy auditors, and building maintenance professionals.
C.A.R. offers NAR designations via video conferencing
June 1, 2009 Posted by CAR
C.A.R. Education’s Face2Face interactive video conferencing program to offer NAR designations. LOS ANGELES, CA - June 01, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — Real Estate Business Services® (REBS®) today announced the launch of Face2Face, C.A.R. Education’s new video conferencing program. Face2Face will deliver dynamic, interactive training to REALTORS® at up to four local associations in California simultaneously. The live presentation will be sent via a video feed to the local association in real-time, enabling every member to see and hear the same thing at the same time, for the ultimate learning experience. Students can instantly respond and interact with the instructor through this approach.
Southern California Home Buyer’s Fair this weekend
April 17, 2009 Posted by CAR
Thousands of potential home buyers are expected to converge this weekend for the second annual Southern California Home Buyer’s Fair at the Los Angeles Convention Center in downtown Los Angeles. The Southern California Home Buyer’s Fair, open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, April 18, and 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Sunday, April 19, features more than 50 educational “how-to” seminars designed to help home buyers navigate today’s real estate market with confidence and peace of mind.
Governor Schwarzenegger Launches the California Green Corps
March 17, 2009 Posted by Governor Schwarzenegger
State To Utilize Federal Economic Stimulus Funds & Public-Private Partnerships For Green Jobs Training
Immediately after meeting with President Obama’s Secretary of Labor Hilda Solis in Sacramento to discuss federal economic stimulus funding and job creation, Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger today launched the California Green Corps.
Six Home Building Leaders Named to California Homebuilding Foundation Hall of Fame
February 25, 2009 Posted by California RealEstateRama
SACRAMENTO, CA - February 25, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — Six home building leaders, including two HBANC members, will be inducted this year into the California Homebuilding Foundation Hall of Fame.
Governmental Entitlement Process
January 14, 2009 Posted by California RealEstateRama
A required course in the Certificate Program in Light Construction and Development Management
Irvine, CA - January 14, 2008 - (RealEstateRama) — The governmental entitlement process and other rules and regulations have a major impact on your development project. Master the art of working with the government by exploring
NAR, Mayors Recognize Irvine, Calif., Efforts to Educate Public Officials on Affordability
December 8, 2008 Posted by NAR
Washington, - December 08, 2008 - (RealEstateRama) — The National Association of Realtors® and the U.S. Conference of Mayors have named Irvine, Calif., an Ambassador City. The city was designated for its Public Officials 101 initiative, a homeownership education program for Orange County mayors, council members and city managers.
Real Estate Business Services, OnlineEd.com to offer continuing education classes
July 11, 2008 Posted by CAR
LOS ANGELES – The CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® (C.A.R.) and its Real Estate Business Services Inc. (REBS) subsidiary today announced a new opportunity to assist REALTORS® with their continuing education requirements through OnlineEd.com.
