Helping make homeownership a reality for your clientsYou’re invited to an Affordable Housing Summit.Join us as we explore key topics and mortgage alternatives in today’s residential lending environment.Date:June 12, 2009     Time:9:00 a.m. –12:00 Noon (Continental breakfast provided)Location:Home Builders Association 544 Mayo Avenue Maitland, FL 32751Hear about industry trends from these experts:Buz Ausley –U.S. Department of Housing and Urban DevelopmentBob Coordsen -USDA Rural DevelopmentEdwin Vazquez-Diaz –Bank of America Home LoansMillie Plass –Bank of America Home LoansJean Wiles –Freddie MacMargo Woodard –Mortgage and Credit CenterLandsafe AppraisalsDiscover flexible solutions for homebuyers:    Homebuyer education and counseling programs    Home financing and the local economyLearn how mortgages from Bank of America may meet your clients’ needs:•FHA and VA loans—with flexible guidelines and a dedicated fulfillment team  •Neighborhood Champions®Protected Mortgage®—especially for    teachers, firefighters, police and medical professionals•Other home financing solutions, including refinance options Seating is limited. Please make your reservation today. Send your name, company/organization and phone number in an e-mail to:   NL_Event_East@bankofamerica.com  

CDC continues to take aggressive action to respond to an expanding outbreak caused by novel H1N1 flu.

CDC’s response goals are to:

1. Reduce transmission and illness severity, and
2. Provide information to help health care providers, public health officials and the public address the challenges posed by this emergency.

For more information, go to:  http://www.cdc.gov/h1n1flu/

Carlos ThurdeKoos, from Orlando, Florida, was named to the National Association of Realtor’s International Speaker Cadre.  There are only approximately 60 approved speakers among 1.3 million Realtors. Congratulations to our Principal Director and Leader.

Beginning January 5, 2009, the Office of Financial Regulation will be outsourcing the Mortgage Broker exam to Pearson Vue (Promissor recently merged with Pearson Vue).  All Mortgage Broker licensee applicants eligible for the January exam, and all exams going forward, will be transmitted nightly to Pearson Vue via an electronic list.  Pearson Vue will then send a mailing to the applicant with instructions on how to set up an appointment with them for the exam.  The exam will be conducted at Pearson Vue’s testing centers via computer.  Applicants will have their grade available upon completion of the exam.  You can reach Pearson Vue at www.pearsonvue.com or 1-888-204-6289

 This beautiful Condo in Hunters Creek, Orlando, Florida is in a great gated community.   3 bedrooms, 2 bath, 1 car carport.  Club House with gym, pool.  Close to shopping, restaurants, major highways and theme parks.  Golf course is next door to this beautiful community.

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NAHREP HONORS CHAMPIONS OF HOMEOWNERSHIP
AT CONVENTION GALA

The National Association of Hispanic Real Estate Professionals (NAHREP), announced the recipients of this year’s Founder’s Award, Chapter Awards, Champion Awards and its first ever Hall of Fame Awards, during a gala reception that concluded this year’s Marketing Convention and Expo last night in Phoenix, AZ.

FOUNDER’S AWARD
Presented by NAHREP’s co-founder Ernie Reyes, this year’s Founder’s Award for Exceptional Community Service went to Frank Sharry, Executive Director of America’s Voice, for his dedicated national advocacy advancing immigration reform, fair housing and citizenship for Latinos.

HALL OF FAME AWARDS
Graciously sponsored by Farmers Insurance, this is a brand new award category for NAHREP members. The Hall of Fame Awards recognize the top six regional individuals for their exceptional contributions to their communities and business involvement at the local level. Nominated by their peers and carefully chosen by a selection committee, this year’s recipients were:

• Sandra Cervantes, Region 2
• Tammy Baca, Region 3
• Marty Martinez, Region 4
• Alex Chaparro, Region 5
• Carlos ThurdeKoos, Region 6
• Carmen Bonilla, Region 7
Alex Chaparro was named as the Grand Hall of Fame Award winner.

NAHREP CHAPTER AWARDS
The Nevada NAHREP Chapter received this award for having the largest number of new members, from January through September, 2008.
The Miami NAHREP Chapter received this award for having the highest percentage of growth, from January through September, 2008.

NAHREP CHAMPION 2008 AWARDS
Yamila Ayad, President of Mission Home Loans and NAHREP Advisory Board Member received a Champion Award for her selfless, tireless leadership in building sustainable homeownership in our communities.
Craig Nickerson, Project Director of the National Community Stabilization Trust and NAHREP Board Member received a Champion Award for his unmatched commitment to and steady support of the financial growth of our association.

CONGRATULATIONS

EVERYONE!

Last September during the 2008 NAHREP’s National Marketing Convention and Expo in Phoeniz, Arizona,  Carlos ThurdeKoos, President NAHREP Orlando,  was awarded the Hall of Fame Award for Region 6.  In picture with Chairman of the National Board Rebecca A. Gallardo-Serrano, Chairman NAHREP National

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      Maria ThurdeKoos, MCT Real Estate & Mortgage School, Honorable Brian Montgomery, FHA Commissioner & HUD Assistant Secretary and Carlos ThurdeKoos, President NAHREP Orlando.

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Tino Diaz, Vice Chairman, NAHREP National,     

Bud Hunsucker, Vice President Business Development of Cengage Learning and

Carlos ThurdeKoos, President, NAHREP Orlando.

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It was a very productive and informative Convention attended by companies like Cengage Learning, Wells Fargo, Chase, Bank of America, National Mortgage, CCIM Institute, Freddie Mac, FHA and many more.

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Orders for durable goods jumped 1.3 % in July

New homes sales in US increased 2.4 % in July

Existing home sales showed an increase of 3.1 % during the same month.

Consumer confidence increased from 51.9 to 56.9 % (mainly due to lower oil prices)

Interest rates:

Prime rate: 5 %                  Fed Discount rate: 2.25 %

Fed Funds rate: 2 %          6 months LIBOR rate: 3.084 %      30 Y fix rate: 6.4 %