NVAR offers an outstanding selection of special events to help you make new business contacts, build your skill set, and grow your circle of real estate contacts. You are invited to most these events, which are free to our members. For our annual convention, we urge attendees to donate a bag of groceries or make a donation to the United Community Ministries. Additional events are announced through the NVAR News email blasts and the homepage.
Economic Summit
Balancing Act: Housing & The New Economic Reality
September 23, 2009
George Mason University
This annual NVAR-sponsored conference takes place each fall at George Mason University. It features a panel of highly regarded experts speaking and answering questions about national and regional economic factors that affect the Northern Virginia real estate market. (click here to access 2008 powerpoint presentations)
Below we have provided a link to the PowerPoint presentations from the speakers at the Economic Summit. Download a Zip file of the PDF presentation by clicking here. (Caution: 4MB file)
Dr. Michael Fratantoni
Vice President, Single-Family Research & Policy Development, Mortgage Bankers Association
Mr. Allen Jones
Executive of Default Management Public Policy & Outreach, Servicing Division, Bank of America
Dr. Frank Nothaft
Chief Economist, FreddieMac
Dr. Lawrence Yun
Chief Economist & Senior Vice President of Research, National Association of Realtors®
Dr. Stephen Fuller
Director, Center for Regional Analysis, School of Public Policy, George Mason University
NVAR Convention & Trade Show
October 13, 2009
Northern Virginia Community College, Annandale Campus
An all-day learning and networking opportunity open to all NVAR members, featuring educational break-out sessions, a keynote speaker and an extensive trade show. NVAR partners sponsor lunch and refreshments throughout the day. The annual NV/RPAC breakfast (ticketed event) kicks off the day’s events with a nationally-recognized political speaker.
NV/RPAC Breakfast
October 13, 2009 - Held during the NVAR Annual Convention
Northern Virginia Community College, Annandale Campus
Have you ever shared your morning coffee with your Representative from the U.S. Congress? What about the Lieutenant Governor? Join fellow NV/RPAC contributors for this relaxed breakfast before the NVAR annual convention for your chance to mingle with some of Virginia’s most influential leaders. The program includes a keynote address by a nationally acclaimed political commentator and a full-service breakfast to start your day.
Installation of Officers
December 3, 2009
A festive event that takes place each December to thank the past year’s leadership and committee volunteers and to formally install the newly-elected incoming officers and board members. New committee appointments are announced at this time, and NVAR award presentations are made. The event is followed by a cocktail reception, which is open to all NVAR members.
2009 Past Events
Spring Forecast
March 19, 2009
NVAR Herndon Center
If you were unable to attend the Spring Forecast on March 19, we have posted the PowerPoint slides for online viewing and download.
Dr. Fuller's PPT | TJ Doyle's PPT | .Zip File for Download (9MB file)
Fair Housing Luncheon
April 30, 2009
Each year NVAR holds a luncheon to celebrate Fair Housing Opportunities in the Northern Virginia region, and to inform members of the public.
First Timers’ Breakfast
May 4, 2009
Fairview Park Marriot
Provides an opportunity each spring to recognize members who achieved Multi-Million Club status the prior year.
"The Road to Recovery" Economics Forecast
June 11, 2009
Our speakers were Dr. Stephen Fuller, from the GMU Center for Regional Analysis, and Emily Salomon, from the Urban Land Institute, was joined by her colleague Janine Cuneo. If you missed today's presentation, you may download each PowerPoint presentation in a PDF format below.
Dr. Stephen Fuller (PDF) | Urban Land Institute (PDF)
Pictured below: (L) Attendees listened intently while the Urban Land Institute previewed their new Housing and Transportation Cost Calculator; (R) WTOP Radio interviewed Dr. Stephen Fuller following his presentation.
