Last Chance: Get Your Tickets to the 2010 Housing Forecast Now Tickets are going fast so make sure to get yours today!
and home sales. This is a “must see” event for those wish-
(HBA) of Greater Austin on Jan. 13, 2010, at the AT&T
the Austin Market for MetroStudy; Pike Powers of
The 2010 Housing Forecast, presented by the Austin Board
of REALTORS® (ABoR) and Home Builders Association
Executive Education and Conference Center at 1900 University Avenue. Registration will begin at 8 a.m., fol-
lowed by breakfast at 8:30 a.m. and the first presentation at 9 a.m.
Event attendees will hear an in-depth analysis of the
2009 local economy and expectations for the coming year,
which will set industry standards for markets includ-
ing land development, construction supplies
Upcoming Events:
ing to create an effective 2010 business strategy.
DECEMBER 23 - JANUARY 3 Realty Line’s Office will be closed
Fulbright & Jaworski L.L.P. Powers and Economist John
JANUARY 13 Housing Forecast hosted by ABoR and HBA AT&T Education & Conference Center 1900 University Ave. - 8 to 11:30 a.m.
At the event you will here from Eldon Rude, director of
Hockenyos will deliver the National Economy Forecast.
Tickets are limited and cost $60. Purchase yours by
phone
at
454-7636;
online
www.abor.com/events/HousingForecast.cfm
at
or
www.AustinHomeBuilders.com; or in person at the ABoR
offices or at the HBA office. All tickets must be purchased in advance using cash, check or credit card.
JANUARY 20 TREPAC Investors Breakfast The University of Texas Club - 8:30 a.m.
JANUARY 21 WCAoR First Quarterly Luncheon Georgetown Community Center - 11 a.m. 1003 N. Austin Avenue
—Associates In— PROGRESS DECEMBER 2009 • VOL. 14 • ISSUE 8
Enjoyable. Entertaining. It’s all About You.
Community Leaders Contributions Recognized by Local Boards ABoR Community Service Debbie Novelli Diane Dopson Properties
By Linda McNabb CONTRIBUTING WRITER
It’s that time of year when real estate professionals are
honored for their extraordinary contributions to the indus-
try and local communities. For those who may have missed
either of the installation and awards ceremonies, here’s a
Debbie has made giving back to her community part of
her life. She is recognized for her outstanding leadership
some information about what helped these outstanding
Charles has been a member of ABoR for more than 10
years and served as Chairman of the Board in 2007. He is
recognized by his colleagues for his dedication and commitment to the real estate industry. Also acknowledged for his
passion for education, Charles teaches legal and ethics courses at ABoR. In addition, Charles teaches as an adjunct
professor at St. Edward’s University and was a recipient of the university’s prestigious Presidential Award in 2008.
P.O. Box 81366 Austin, Texas 78708-1366
the
Graduate, REALTOR Institute, and
Women’s
Porter
Children,
the
Home
National
Specialist,
ABoR Rookie of the Year Anna Maria Garcia Aralyn & Company, Art of R.E.
of
REALTORS
work
with
traveling 500-square mile Region 8 to seven
Guardado
I s s u e s
in sales. Anna is dedicated to
Board of Directors, teaches Code of
becoming
a
Garcia
knowledge in real estate and
exemplifying great customer
service. Anna has also received a GRI designation.
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up and does special tech projects like
Hollaway
in 2006.
t h ro u g h
her
Ethics monthly, supports Tech Tune-
Government Affairs Committee and was Rookie of the Year
a g e n t ing
At the local level Christy serves on the
Treasurer, and has in the past served as Chair of the
rounded enhanc-
political issues at the grass-roots level.
surveys and auctions, is upcoming
w e l l -
boards
fundraising for the mighty state polit-
Mobilization Committee to identify
the path of success, resulting in closing more than $950,000
other
ical action committee, and on the
Anna’s career as a REALTOR® has only just begun. Her
energy, intelligence and charm have helped lead her down
Technology
Committee, as a TREPAC Trustee
Novelli
Caritas, the Ronald McDonald House and many others.
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state levels, on the Texas Association
for
Charity
Representative
organizations at both the local and
Hand
League, Mobile Loaves and Fishes,
Sellers
In addition, she serves REALTOR
League of Austin, Helping
Accredited Buyers Representative,
Texas Affordable Housing Specialist.
S y m p h o n y
people earn their latest distinctions.
ABoR REALTOR of the Year Charles R. Porter, Jr. Bryker Properties
educational designations including
organizations like
and the Williamson County Association of REALTORS and
After being inspired by the professionalism of a fellow
agent, Christy has achieved many
and commitment to helping others.
Debbie devotes her time and support to
recap of the winners from the Austin Board of REALTORS
WCAoR REALTOR of the Year Christy Gessler RE/MAX Capital City
WCAoR Rookie of the Year Sonia Guardado JB Goodwin REALTORS
Since September 2008, Sonia has reached $2.54 million in
sales and has become actively involved in many organiza-
award winners: continues on page 6