REAL ESTATE BRIEFS

SEMINAR

Ombudsman offering Basics for Board Members class

The ombudsman invites homeowners, residents and board members to learn about the basic business of running an association at Basics for Board Members, which will be held Feb. 11, at the Bradley Building, 2501 E. Sahara Ave. The event is from 1 to 4 p.m.

The class will feature segments giving plain-language explanations of fiduciary duty, meetings, elections and recordkeeping, as well as an outline of state services. Handouts will summarize association business in a concise format.

Speakers will include Lindsay Waite, ombudsman for owners in common-interest communities and condominium hotels, and Nicholas Haley, education and information officer. Attendees will have the opportunity to ask questions.

"HOAs (homeowners associations) rely on volunteers who are willing to learn a complex job for which there is no formal training," Haley said. "The purpose of this class is to give attendees a summary of what is required to serve on a board, and how they can protect the interests of their HOA and themselves."

Seating is limited and attendees are encouraged to register in advance. Call Haley at 486-4480 or 1-877-829-9907 or email at nhaley@red.state.nv.us.

BROADCAST

Realtor radio show covers issues for housing market

A national radio show called "Real Estate Today" is now airing in Southern Nevada every Sunday from 1 to 3 p.m. on radio station KMZQ-AM 670.

"Real Estate Today" began airing in Las Vegas Dec. 19. The weekly two-hour radio show is produced by the National Association of Realtors, which launched the program in early 2009. The show now airs in most major markets nationwide.

Hosted by award-winning and longtime radio newsman Gil Gross, it covers a variety of issues related to the housing market, including tips for homeowners, buyers and sellers, the state of the housing market, the role of Realtors and more. It features expert interviews and field reports and gives listeners a chance to call in with questions.

The program is also available on GLVAR's Web site at lasvegasrealtor.com/Media/. To listen to past editions, click on the jump to site button.

GLVAR was founded in 1947 and provides its 13,500 local members with education, training and political representation. The local representative of the NAR, GLVAR is the largest professional organization in Southern Nevada. For more information, visit lasvegasrealtor.com.