Remembering Our Veterans

Let us take time on this special day to remember all of those who have served, and continue to serve, our great country. The United Sates of America wouldn't be the same without all of the brave men and women who have protected us and provided all American's with the freedoms we enjoy every day. To all Veterans, THANK YOU!

2010 REALTORS Convention

NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS 2010 CONFERENCE


I just returned from attending the NAR Conference & Expo held in New Orleans! I have been to this great city before, once immediately after Hurricane Katrina and then again a year later for the 2006 NAR Conference. It's great to see all the improvements and the city coming back to life. I heard that the population of the city is back to pre-Katrina levels and is growing! I am thrilled for the city and the pride they take in rebuilding their homes, careers and lives!

While at the convention I was able to attend some fabulous learing opportunities, sit in on group sessions and attend committee meetings. I currently serve on the NAR's Multiple Listing Service Policies & Procedures Committee. We met year at the convention and at Mid-Year meetings in Washington, DC every May. One of the highlights of the convention for me was taking a class called "Generation Buy". It's a new offering from Real Estate Buyer Agents Council (REBAC) and was instructed by Realtor (and real estate instructor) Mark Givens. The course was all about how to understand and communicate with everyone from Millenials to Seniors, and this inclused the Baby Boomers and the Generation X crowd (that's me!).

And, of course, a trip to New Orleans wouldn't good without visiting the wonderful local restaurants - of which there are many. Here were a few of my favorites:

ANTOINE'S (www.antoines.com) - Some of the best Escargot ever, the Trout was incredible and you must try the bread pudding with rum sauce!

THE COURT OF TWO SISTERS (www.courtoftwosisters.com) - Turtle Soup, Catfish and another Bread Pudding, this time with Butter Whiskey sauce!

BACCO's (www.bacco.com) Great Italian food in the French Quarter. Shrimp cooked in Abita Amber beer and Creole spices, market salad with candied pecans and more bread pudding with Boubon sauce!

CAFE DU MONDE (www.cafedumonde.com) If you haven't ever had a Beignets from Cafe Du Monde you must - its a french doughnut much like fried dough and covered in sugar!

So, if you travel to New Orleans anytime soon, but sure to check these out!