Registration Now Open for Annual NOMAR Economic and Real Estate Conference
NEW ORLEANS – Early bird registration is now underway for the 13th Annual Economic and Real Estate FORECAST Symposium, hosted by the New Orleans Metropolitan Association of REALTORS® (NOMAR) and its Commercial Investment Division. The event will take place from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 5 at the Jefferson Performing Arts Center.
The conference brings together experts in real estate, finance and banking, government, and academia to evaluate and discuss real estate and financial markets, analyze trends and share predictions. This year's theme, "Adapting to Unpredictability," will focus on examining risk factors in the industry. Early bird ticket pricing is $60, increasing to $75 after Aug. 1.
"The annual FORECAST Symposium gathers the brightest minds in real estate, providing invaluable education and expert insights into regional market conditions and the economy," said Mignon Richard Díaz, conference chairwoman. "We recommend the event as an exceptional opportunity for real estate practitioners and others to stay informed about the factors shaping the industry and impacting consumer choices.”
The full-day Symposium will feature speakers and panel discussions on various topics, including a Perspective on the Economy, the Challenge of Underwriting Today, Insurance & The Environment, the Evolving Development Model, closing remarks by Guy Williams of Gulf Coast Bank and Trust Company, with lunch sponsored by NAI Latter & Blum and a cocktail reception sponsored by Crescent Title.
The growing speaker list includes Dr. Gary Wagner, business economist and endowed chair at the University of Louisiana Lafayette; Brian Andrews, CMB, senior instructor at E. J. Ourso College of Business, LSU Department of Finance, and executive director of the Real Estate Research Institute, Louisiana State University; and Louis David, Interim President and CEO of the New Orleans Business Alliance.
“Our carefully curated agenda covers a wide range of topics, providing attendees with actionable insights to drive their businesses forward,” said Lance Ginn, conference co-chair. “The FORECAST Symposium also connects the real estate community in a day-long educational setting while shedding light on data that drives innovation.”
"Skyrocketing flood insurance costs and rising interest rates are just a few of the factors impacting disposable incomes and purchasing power," said David Keller, conference co-chair. "Our panelists and speakers will offer diverse and expert perspectives on how these forces and other economic conditions may be impacting pricing, inventory, activity, and lending activity."
This year's sponsors include Gulf Coast Bank & Trust Company, Crescent Title, NAI Latter & Blum, and many others. Tickets and further information are available online at nolaforecast.org.
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