Save the Date for Our Next Luncheon

The next Chapter Luncheon will be held Wednesday, April 19th at the Ansley Golf Club.

Directions to the Ansley Golf Club

Join us for our special program "Protecting Your Best Asset - You"
Our panel of experts will show us how to care for ourselves mind, body and spirit.

Networking begins at 11:30am, the buffet luncheon begins at noon

Lunch is $40 for members registering before April 19; $45 at the door
or $45 for nonmembers registering before April 19; $50 at the door

Register now online or complete the online form, print it instead of clicking "submit," and fax to 770-590-0618.

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Share Your Property Details

We need condos, apartments and office data. The more submissions we have, the better the analysis will be.

Be a part of the 2006 IREM Income & Expense Analysis. Post your office, apartment, or condominium property(ies)'s information by March 30, 2006 and you'll receive a report for a 50% discount. Post shopping center information by April 1, 2006 to receive a free report.

Submit your data online.

Luncheon Today - Not Registered? Walk-ins Are Welcome

Have Lunch with State Senator Casey Cagle

Register now for the Chapter Luncheon
Featured speaker: State Senator Casey Cagle
Wednesday, March 15 at the Ansley Golf Club

Networking begins at 11:30am, Lunch begins at noon

Sentor Cagle will be giving a legislative update

Directions to the Ansley Golf Club

The Institute of Real Estate Management does not endorse candidates for public office.

This event is open to the public.

Cost of luncheon: Member discount $40 for registrations received before 3/15; $45 at the doorNonmember $45 for registrations received before 3/15; $50 at the door

Join IREM for Dinner in Savannah

You're invited to have dinner in Savannah with other Chapter members. Our members in the Savannah area are going to get together for some fun and they hope you'll join them.

When: March 14 starting at 6:30pm
Where: Garibaldi's Cafe, 315 Congress Street, Savannah

We'll order off the menu and each pay for our own meal and drinks.
Make your reservation online.

Susan Harden, CPM with McDonald Development and Clare Kinsey, CPM of Jasper Green in Savannah are organizing the event. Thanks to both of them.

Hope to see you there!

Have Lunch with State Senator Casey Cagle

Register now for the Chapter Luncheon

Featured speaker: State Senator Casey Cagle

Wednesday, March 15 at the Ansley Golf Club
Networking begins at 11:30am, Lunch begins at noon

Sentor Cagle will be giving a legislative update

Directions to the Ansley Golf Club

The Institute of Real Estate Management does not endorse candidates for public office.

This event is open to the public.

Cost of luncheon: Member discount $40 for registrations received before 3/15; $45 at the door
Nonmember $45 for registrations received before 3/15; $50 at the door

For more information, please call 770/590-9995.

Legislative Bulletin

Stay on Top of Legislation that Affects You, Your Business and the Industry with the Institute's Legislative Bulletin

Read the March Issue

In the March issue:

• 2006 Capitol Hill Visit Day Fast Approaching!


• OCC Enters Banks in Real Estate Debate


• Status of Tax Reform and Extenders


• Summary of Legislation To Assist the Gulf


• Terrorism Insurance Extended


• VAWA Reauthorization Act


• Small Business Health Plans Expected to Move Soon


• Estate Tax Reform


• Lead Paint Proposed Rule for Renovation


• Tenant-in-Common Guidelines Available


• Flood Insurance Update


• State Approves USA PATRIOT ACT Renewal With NAR Supported Provisions


• Junk Fax Protection Act Rules Proposed By FCC


• HUD Closes Loophole Allowing Students To Receive Assisted Housing


• HUD Section 8 Project-Based Assistance Contracts Final Rule


• US Supreme Court Rules in Property Management’s Favor


• IREM Opposes Forced Access Across Country


• Indiana Governor Expected To Sign Forced Access Bill


• IREM Opposes Condo Management Licensing in Illinois


• Condo Conversion Legislation


• Tennessee Enacts Sweeping Ethics Reform Law


• Controversy Over Guns On Employer’s Premises


• States Continue To Limit Eminent Domain Powers

Newspaper Headline We Don't Want to See in Georgia

This headline from Sunday's Washington Post....Most D.C. Elevators Lack Valid Licenses

More than half of the 10,000 elevators in the District are operating without valid licenses, including 26 at two D.C. government buildings, according to officials at the city agency that regulates them.

Have you checked your inspection reports lately? IREMFIRST has inspection report templates, among many other resources. There are commercial, retail and residential resources, most in downloadable formats.