S.E.C. Real Estate Observer

Paper on Steroids Jason Dillard, S.E.C. Cincinnati, Ohio Sunday, May 16, 2021 The S.E.C. Education Foundation and the Society of Exchange Counselors are pleased to announce that Jason Dillard, S.E.C., will present Paper on Steroids, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on May 16, 2021, in Cincinnati, Ohio.  The course will teach you how to […]

Margaret H. Sedenquist, S.E.C., In Memoriam Margaret H. Sedenquist, S.E.C., was a longtime member of the Society and served as its President in 1995 and 1996. Her biography is a story of adventure, intellect, and courage. Childhood and School: Margaret had deep roots in the state of Wyoming and in its history. She said, “The […]

Welcome to the Winter 2021 issue of the S.E.C. Observer. In this issue, Joe Crowley, S.E.C., 2021 President of the Society, provides you with some history of the organization and its fraternal nature. Alex Ruggieri, S.E.C., is interviewed and explains why global business starts with the right mindset. Jason Mittman, S.E.C., illustrates why S.E.C. mentorship […]

An upfront investment in yourself can bring dividends down the road. Alex Ruggieri is a believer, which he says is the first step in taking your business to the next level.

S.E.C. National Invitational Marketing Session Austin, Texas January 17–20, 2021 The S.E.C. National Invitational Marketing Session will be held at: The Renaissance Austin 9721 Arboretum Blvd. Austin, TX 78759 Call (512) 343-2626 to make your reservation. Make your hotel reservations early, as we have a limited number of rooms available. Visit Renaissance Austin for hotel […]

Exchange Magic Gary Vandenberg, S.E.C., ALC, CCIM Austin, Texas Sunday, January 17, 2021 The S.E.C. Education Foundation and the Society of Exchange Counselors are pleased to announce that Gary Vandenberg, S.E.C., ALC, CCIM, will present Exchange Magic from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on January 17, 2021, in Austin, Texas. Some of the highlights and […]

S.E.C. National Invitational Marketing Session Greenville, South Carolina March 21–24, 2021 The S.E.C. National Invitational Marketing Session will be held at: Hyatt Regency Greenville 220 N. Main Street Greenville, SC 29601 Call (864) 235-1234 to make your reservation. Make your hotel reservations early, as we have a limited number of rooms available. The cutoff date […]

The Fashion Island Hotel has closed indefinitely due to COVID, so we have rescheduled our 60th Anniversary for later in the year, at the Marriott Newport Beach, 900 Newport Center Drive, Newport Beach, CA  92660, (949) 640-4000. On Sunday, September 19, we will present our third Day with the Masters Education and an evening cocktail […]

RENO Educational Foundation Editorial Staff Favorite Real Estate Quotes Editor’s Note:  These quotes were originally published in the Real Estate News Observer in 1975. Theodore Roosevelt:  “Every person who invests in well-selected real estate in a growing section of a prosperous community adopts the surest and safest method of becoming independent, for real estate is […]

Welcome to the Fall 2020 issue of the S.E.C. Observer. In this issue, Steve Fithian, S.E.C., 2020 President of the Society, focuses on the needs of our people and how our organization can help during the challenges of COVID-19. Mark Johnson, S.E.C., CCIM, reviews how COVID-19 has revised the year 2020 and the real estate […]