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September, 16 2010 Monthly Chapter Meeting - Guest Speaker Barry Weinstein

Friday, 27 August 2010 00:00 John Fletcher

New York State Commercial Association of Realtors
Western New York Chapter
"Bringing Commercial Real Estate Practitioners Together"

Who: Guest Speaker: Dr. Barry A. Weinstein, Supervisor, Town of Amherst

What: WNY NYSCAR's (www.wnynyscar.com) monthly meeting
Meeting Sponsors this month include FNS Design Studios and Wayne Roland author of Internal Wealth

When: Thursday, September 16th, 2010

8:15 am - 8:30 am: Sign-in and Networking
8:30 am - 10:00 am: Buffet breakfast and guest speaker

Reservation Required. Please RSVP by Tuesday, September 14^th to John Fletcher (716) 698-8401 or at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . Please specify that it is this meeting you will be attending!

Where: Holiday Inn

1881 Niagara Falls Boulevard
Amherst, NY 14228

Directions: http://www.hibuffaloamherst.com/location.php

Price: Free for WNY NYSCAR members; $15 for non-members, payable at the door. (Checks payable to WNY NYSCAR)

For further information, please contact: Eric C. Tudor, WNY NYSCAR Program Committee Chair, c/o Coldwell Banker Commercial Meridian, (716) 839-6100 x204 This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Join NYSCAR: Please join your local Western New York chapter of NYSCAR, click for application.

Dues for a licensed Real Estate Broker, Sales Person or Appraiser are $425 per year, if you already have membership in NYSAR and NAR your dues are $240 per year. If you are an affiliate member (no NYS broker/appraiser license) your dues are $215.

Benefits of membership include: Networking, FREE full annual access to commercial listing system (beginning 7-1-10 maybe sooner), your name and company listed on the chapter website which is fully indexed and searchable with Google, 7 monthly meetings, networking (free buffet breakfast included), about 4 developer tours each year, more networking, education courses, and much more, click for application.

Last Updated ( Saturday, 28 August 2010 23:28 )

NYSCAR President's August 2010 Column

Tuesday, 24 August 2010 19:51 John Fletcher

New York State Commercial Association of REALTORS®, Inc.

NYSCAR …Bringing commercial real estate practitioners together

President’s Column _______________________________Aug., 2010

Joseph F. Rowley, Jr., President, NYSCAR

NYSCAR Meeting in Westchester

As we approach the Fall, we are preparing for our next Board/annual meeting to be held at the Hilton Hotel in Rye Town, New York in Westchester County on September 12. Reports will be heard from each of the committees and officers and governors will be elected.

We will also be discussing the 2011 education schedule. Please keep in mind that all licensees are required to successfully complete 22.5 hours of approved continuing education, including at least 3 hours of instruction pertaining to fair housing and/or discrimination in the sale or rental of real property or an interest of real property, within the two-year period immediately preceding such renewal. It is important that you keep track of your continuing education credits. We suggest that you keep a file with your course completion certificates in case you are audited by the New York State Department of State.

NYSCAR Fall Education

On October 14, NYSCAR in cooperation with the Metro LI Chapter will sponsor “Discrimination Issues in Commercial Brokerage,” instructed by Edward S. Smith, Jr., ITI. This course, which meets the NYS requirement for the 3 hours of fair housing in order to renew your license, will be held at the offices of the Brooklyn Board of REALTORS.

On October 28, NYSCAR in cooperation with the Greater Capital Chapter of NYSCAR will present a full day education course at the Ramada Inn (just off Everett Rd) in Albany, NY. Peter Karl, Esq. will be the instructor. The Greater Capital Chapter will hold a marketing session following the course on October 29. Full details will be posted in the near future at www.nyscar.org and also in my September article.

Web

We want to keep reminding you to be sure and send in your picture for the website AND also to add your bio to your listing on the site. It is easy to do! Just login in to the Member Login section of www.nyscar.org and you will see a section to the far right-hand side of the screen where you can type your bio information OR you can copy and paste from Word into this section. We have also attached a copy of the NYSCAR logo which you can use with your email signature.

Update from the National Association of REALTORS (NAR) NAR Says Congress Needs to Act Soon to Ease Credit in Challenged Commercial Real Estate Markets

Testifying before a House panel on July 29, Jim Helsel, treasurer of the National Association of Realtors® and commercial real estate specialist, told members that a strong commercial real estate sector is vital to millions of U.S. jobs and helps keep the national economy afloat.

“As the leading advocate for private property rights, NAR believes it is critical for Congress to act soon and to get capital flowing to small businesses and to the commercial real estate market,” Helsel, president of Helsel Inc., Realtors®, in Camp Hill, Pa., told the House Committee on Financial Services.

“Lack of available credit remains a significant challenge for our industry right now,” Helsel said. He commended the panel for passage in June of H.R. 5297, “The Small Business Lending Fund Act of 2010,” which ensures community banks have both the incentive and capacity to increase total loans to small businesses. Raising the SBA loan limits and allowing SBA 504 loans to be used to refinance performing property can help ease the liquidity crisis in the commercial sector, he said. (full release will be printed in the NYSCAR Newsletter

Legislative

While the big news from Congress on the last day of June was the extension of the home-buyers tax credit, the bill also included an item of interest to commercial practitioners – the approval of the National Flood Insurance Program, which buyers need to qualify for a mortgage for a home located in a flood zone. The National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) was extended through September 30th. The bill is retroactive and will cover the lapse period from June 1, 2010, to the date the law is enacted. NAR will continue to work with Congress on the NFIP Reform bill, and we will keep you posted on those efforts.

Community Recovery and Enhancement Act of 2010 As commercial property values continue to decline and lenders adopt more restrictive lending standards with lower debt ratios, the commercial real estate industry needs to find vast new sources of capital to remain afloat. In late July, Representative Berkley (D-NV) introduced H.R. 5943, the “Community Recovery and Enhancement Act of 2010,” which would help mitigate the commercial equity gap through incentivizing investment in distressed commercial real estate assets. Under this proposal, investors would receive a one-time 50 percent bonus depreciation on the amount invested into a qualifying distressed commercial asset. NAR will continue to work to help Congress pass this legislation. LINK: http://www.thomas.gov/cgi-bin/bdquery/z?d111:h.r.05943: NAR Annual Conference and Expo – NARdiGras Commercial!Extend the good times of summer by joining NAR Commercial November 5-8 for the

CIPS-Related Education and Networking Events at 2010 REALTORS® Conference & Expo

Certified International Property Specialist Courses Be recognized as an expert in international real estate transactions! Take two elective courses toward the CIPS designation – Europe and International Real Estate will be offered on November 3 and The Americas and International Real Estate will be offered on November 4. Register at realtor.org/global/conventioncourses.

International Night Out Award Ceremony, Reception, Dinner, and Dance Join colleagues from around the world for our All That Jazz gala evening, Saturday, November 6. The CIPS Awards Ceremony will be followed by a reception, dinner and dancing to live music to cap off this lively black-tie evening. You must be registered for the conference to attend – register today at realtor.org/global/conventioncourses. CIPS Designee Breakfast – Exclusively for CIPS Designees! New CIPS designees are recognized and pinned each year at the CIPS Designee Breakfast. Start your day off right. Join your fellow designees on November 6, at 7:30 a.m. at the Sheraton Hotel, New Orleans for networking over breakfast. Look for more details and your invitation in the coming weeks.

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NYSCAR President's July 2010 Column

Friday, 16 July 2010 22:29 John Fletcher

New York State Commercial Association of REALTORS®, Inc.

NYSCAR …Bringing commercial real estate practitioners together

President’s Column _______________________________July, 2010

Joseph F. Rowley, Jr., President, NYSCAR

Annual Conference

I am pleased to report that the 9th Annual NYS Commercial Real Estate Conference held at the Turning Stone Resort and Casino in Verona, NY was a huge success! 165 attendees took advantage of the outstanding networking opportunities and education programs. In addition to attendees from New York, there was representation from Connecticut, New Jersey, Massachusetts, Oklahoma, Texas, California, Florida, Ohio New Hampshire and Vermont.

It is most gratifying that we had a great crowd in light of the challenging economic times that we all face. The attendees realize that this event is an unbeatable value and is well worth their time and support. John Lavelle (Hudson Valley) did a superb job serving as conference chairman.

Each year we have a fantastic group of sponsors and this year was no exception. On behalf of the NYS Commercial Association of REALTORS®, as well as the NYS Chapters of CCIM and SIOR and the Society of Exchange Counselors, I want to thank the following organizations for their support: Diamond Sponsor: Pyramid Brokerage Company; Platinum Sponsors: CB Richard Ellis Upstate Offices, New York Real Estate Journal; Gold Sponsors: Upstate SIOR Chapter; Silver Sponsors: Business and Commercial LSG, Exchange Authority, Keller Williams Commercial, Key Bank, LaBella Associates, PC, RISCO, Saratoga Economic Development Corporation, Synapse Partners, Turner Construction Company and Douglas Whitaker & Associates, Inc.

During the 2 ½ days of the conference, there were numerous programs and speakers. I would like to take a minute to thank instructors Tim Conley, CCIM, Wayne D’Amico, Bob Giniecki, CCIM, SEC, Steve Moran, Anthony Saya, Edward S. Smith, Jr., Jim Wilson, CCIM, SEC. Maureen D. Wilson, CCIM, SIOR, and Peter Vergis.

During the June 16th lunch, our keynote speaker, Dr. Mark Dotzour (Chief Economist for the Real Estate Center of Texas A&M University) gave a very enlightening economic update. NYSAR’s President Hank Fries (Westchester) presented a brief association update and NYSAR’s Director of Government Affairs, Mike Kelly, gave a legislative update. (Pictured right: Conference chairman John Lavelle, Keynote speaker, Dr. Mark Dotzour, NYSCAR President Joseph F. Rowley, Jr. and Immediate Past President Maureen D. Wilson, CCIM, SIOR)

This year’s marketing session was very well received. I’d like to thank Jim Wilson, CCIM, SEC (Florida) and Chuck Sutherland, SEC (Texas) who served as lead moderators for the marketing session. There is an enormous amount of work to prepare for the session. Each year Bob Giniecki, CCIM, SEC does an outstanding job in assisting in the preparations for the session which certainly helps to make it a great event. (Pictured left: Chuck Sutherland, SEC, Jim Wilson, CCIM, SEC, James Walker, Bob Giniecki, CCIM, SEC and John Lavelle)

Norton Honored with the NYSCAR Meritorious Service Award

NYSCAR held their Board meeting on the evening of June 15. It is with great honor that I report that the second NYSCAR Meritorious Service Award was presented to Jerome Norton, CCIM, SIOR from Grubb & Ellis, New York. Jerry has served on the NYSCAR Board for many years and has been instrumental in bringing programs to the Long Island area as well as recommending the development of a Leasing Roundtable program. The Leasing Roundtable has now become an important segment of the annual conference each year.

Albany Education & Marketing October 28-29, 2010

On October 28-29, NYSCAR in cooperation with the Greater Capital Chapter will hold their annual October education program followed by a marketing session. The event will be held at the Ramada (formerly Clarion Hotel) on Watervliet Ave. Ext., Albany (off Everett Road). Don’t miss out – mark your calendar and plan to attend!

Have you submitted your picture for the website?

If you have not yet sent in your picture for the nyscar website, please send your professional picture to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it to be added to your listing on the membership directory. If you go to the member login section, you are able to add your bio information to your listing as well. It can be typed on the screen provided, or you can copy from Word and paste your bio information on the screen.

Broadcast E-mail: The intent of the broadcast email service is to provide networking opportunities between the members in offering properties for sale, lease, exchange or have/wants. Please note that a specific property should be sent no more than once a month, unless there is a change in the property listing, such as a reduction in price, rent, etc.

We appreciate your cooperation in this matter.

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Free Webinars from NAR Commercial

NAR Commercial offers free monthly webinars designed to supply members and association staff with valuable information to support their business growth and development. These prerecorded webinars address a mix of topics ranging from sales techniques to marketing to negotiations that can be applied to commercial real estate, or any business.

The goal of each webinar is to arm attendees with knowledge and information to support their overall business needs. Each session features a 2010 Signature Series speaker. Check back regularly - sessions are added on a monthly basis.

This month’s Topic: "Commercial Real Estate and Current Environmental Crises (Oil, Wind, Water and Air)"

Speaker: Frank Parker, Esq. Description: Boston College Professor Frank Parker, Esq. presents this month's free commercial webinar on the various human initiated and environmental disasters and their potential impact on commercial real estate property values. Understanding the implications of such events can allow more informed decision making. Practical examples of current events are discussed.

Duration: 55 minutes Go to: http://www.realtor.org/commercial/free_educational_webinars

JOIN THE REAL ESTATE CELEBRATION AT NARdiGRAS!

Come make the good times roll for your business at NARdiGras 2010, November 5-8. The REALTORS® Conference & Expo is back in New Orleans and you won’t want to miss this party. Registration is now open!

Want to attend for free? Grab your video cameras and enter the NARdiGras Video Contest. You could win an all-expense paid trip to New Orleans just for telling us why the REALTORS® Conference & Expo will make a difference to your business.

Have you got musical talent? Enter the first national REALTORS® Got Talent Contest and you could be performing for 5,000 REALTORS® and guests in New Orleans. Accepting auditions now!

NAR has planned another great Conference & Expo for REALTORS® and guests, including over 125 education sessions, 400 exhibitors at the largest real estate trade show, and lots of opportunities to expand your network. Go to http://www.realtor.org(meetings and expo)

Last Updated ( Tuesday, 24 August 2010 19:56 )

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