January 9
“Agent Advantage, Advertising Tips, & How Agent Advantage Saves You Money”
Elizabeth Augustine, Houston Chronicle

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Sponsor: Shahid Abbasi, Designlinx
January 23
“Technology Changes & Internet Opportunities”
Taqi Rizvi, Chief Technology Officer, HAR

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Sponsor: Brenda Van Straten. Houston Chronicle
February 13
“A New Year: Outlooks & Updates”
Bob Hale, President and CEO, HAR

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Sponsor: Ed Kampf, Wholesale Mortgage
February 27
“FAQ's About Homeowner's Insurance” 2HR.MCE
Drew Stewart, CPF Main Street Insurance And Financial Services

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Sponsor: Lee Taylor, American Home Shield
March 12
“Houston Area Strategic Planning & Upcoming Projects”
Norman Wiggington, Public Information Officer,Houston District, TXDOT

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Sponsor: Shannon Lossen, First American Title
March 26
“Graying of America &Shifting of Appraisal Trends
Mike Brubaker, Brubaker & Associates

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Sponsor: RPM Daily Services
April 09
“New Developments – Uptown District
Debbie Westbeld, Director of Economic Development,Uptown Development

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Sponsor: Terri Chase, Encore Mortgage
April 23
“Economic Outlook for Houston”
Dr. Ted Jones, Senior Vice President – Chief Economist, Stewart Title & Director of Investor Relations, Stewart Information Services

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Sponsor: Paul Vincent, RMC Vanguard Mortgage
May14
“New Legislation & 2008 Updates – HCAD
Roland Altinger, Director of Public Information, HCAD

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Sponsor: Mary Lee, Cornerstone Mortgage
May28
“TREPAC, Critical Issues of Importance for 2008”
Karen Driscoll/TREPAC Coordinator for HAR and Ray Holtzapple & J. Patrick Luby

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Sponsor: Jack Trimble, Texas Home Inspections
June 11
“The Westchase District & Planning for its Future”
Jim Murphy, General Manager, Westchase District

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Sponsor: Vicki McClain, McClain Insurance & Financial Services
June 25
“Mortgage Fraud – Red Flags” 1HR MCE
Gene Feigelson.

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Sponsor: Dick Flynn, Encore Mortgage
July 9
“MLS Compliance & New Updates”
Nathan Goble, Manager of Quality Assurance, HAR

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Sponsor: Elizabeth Seal, Allied Home Warranty
July 23
"Legal Course” – 3 HR MCE
Charles Bascue

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Sponsor: Gayle Fortson, Truemark Lending
August 13
"How HAR is Working for Independent Brokers"
Mike Levitan, Chairman of HAR

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Sponsor: ____________, First American Title Company
August 27
"Status of Houston Housing Market"
Jim Gaines, Housing Research Economics. The Real Estate Center Texas A & M
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Sponsor: Jerry Burklew, John S. Dunn & Sons, Inc.
September 10
"Hot LEGAL ISSUES"
 Chuck Jacobus, Attorney

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Sponsor: Michael Saragusa, Houston Title
September 24
"Professional Standards for the Real Estate Broker"
Judi Barr, Professional Standards Chair & Director, TAR
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Sponsor: Desiree Savory, Technography Solutions
October 8
"Organization & Planning Development"
Problem Topics & Solutions” HIRBA

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Sponsor: Alan Hall, OREXCO 1031
October 22


“Bus Tour of the Heights
Reservations and fee payment required Minnette Boesel

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Sponsor: TBA
November 12
"Real Estate Related DPTA Cases Anti-Trust Regulations”
Cynthia Olsen, Wilson, Cribbs Goren and

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Sponsor: Mike Brubaker, Brubaker & Associates
December 10
“Holiday Party” (time, location, & fee TBA)”
J. Patrick Luby.

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Sponsor: TBA
Pat Marshall, Program Chairman
Updated: 31-12-2007