Louisiana REALTORS conducted its annual “REAL Issues” Spring Conference on April 16-17, 2008 at the Hilton Capitol Center Hotel in Baton Rouge. The state’s largest issues conference featured top speakers and the latest industry information.

Take a look at what LR lined up for the REAL Issues Conference…

“Gazing Into the Crystal Ball”
The national media paint a picture of doom and gloom in real estate and a general economic downturn. What is really ahead for the economy over next two years? What is the reality in Louisiana as compared to the rest of the country? Dr. Loren Scott provided answers to these questions through an analysis of key economic indicators, and shed new light on a number of commonly held beliefs about the economy.

Download Dr. Scott's Presentation (1 MB)

“State of the Mortgage Market”
What should REALTORS read into the highly-publicized rise in foreclosures? What impact will the federal rate cuts have? We had an eye-opening panel discussion and looked at factors affecting the mortgage market in Louisiana and nationwide - moderated by Brian Andrews of Andrew Commercial Mortgage.

Download Mike Anderson's Presentation and Foreclosure Statistic Slide

REALTOR Awards Luncheon
LR would like to congratulate Jean Carraway for being selected 2008 REALTOR of the Year and Marbury Little for receiving the Lawrence R. DeMarcay,Jr. Distinguished Service Award.

Click here to see photos from the 2008 REAL Issues Spring Conference.