Economy and Election are Hot Topics as Realtors(R) Meet in Orlando

2008 Realtors(R) Conference & Expo Set for Nov. 7-10 at Orange County Convention Center

25,000 Attendees Expected to Register

ORLANDO, FL--The National Association of Realtors says the theme for this year's Realtors(r) Conference & Expo is "Destination Success - Full Speed Ahead" --- a slogan that is expected to draw 25,000 Realtors(R) and guests at the four-day event, Nov. 7--10 at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando.

Sessions and meetings will address how the changing political and economic landscapes are likely to affect the real estate industry. Realtors(R) will be joined by industry experts, lawmakers, federal agency officials and other guests for a program that addresses the varied issues facing today's residential and commercial real estate markets.

Federal Housing Finance Agency Director James B. Lockhardt III (top right photo) and Fannie Mae Chief Economist Doug Duncan (middle left photo) are among the public policy and industry leaders who will speak during the conference.

Also scheduled to speak are NAR Chief Economist Lawrence Yun (bottom left photo); Dr. Paul C. Light, (top left photo) New York University Wagner's Paulette Goddard Professor of Public Service and founding principal investigator of the Organizational Performance Initiative; and Dr. Mark Dotzour, (bottom right photo) Chief Economist, Real Estate Center, Texas A&M University.

As part of the regular conference program, Lance Armstrong, (middle right photo) seven-time Tour de France winner and cancer survivor, will be a featured speaker on Saturday, Nov. 8. His message, "Choose to Be a Champion in Life," will set the tone for the week, inspiring and motivating attendees to new heights.

More than 500 exhibitors are expected to participate in the Realtors(R) Expo, which showcases the latest real estate products and innovations across various fields, including technology, data communications and financial programs and services.

Expo hours are Friday, Nov. 7, 4 p.m.-7 p.m.; Saturday, Nov. 8, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.; Sunday, Nov. 9, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; and Monday, Nov. 10, 9 a.m.-2 p.m.

During the Expo, take some time to come by booth 3741 to learn about NAR's four-point plan to help boost the economy and help calm jittery home buyers.

Realtors(R) visiting the booth will participate in a Call to Action, urging members of Congress to take further action to help families and invigorate the real estate market, and demonstrate their support by signing the walls of a miniature house designed to feature the four-point plan.

CONTACT:

Stephanie Singer of NAR, +1-202-383-1050, ssinger@realtors.org.

Web Site: http://www.realtor.org/