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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
December 7, 2005
Contact: Amy Ritsko-Warren, Director of Communications
301.590.8764
awarren@gcaar.com
For Real Estate and Business Editors, Reporters
Washington D.C. and its surrounding areas continue to be among the most active real estate markets in the country. Sales prices have risen remarkably, year after year, and 2005 was no exception. For a complete look at the area’s real estate market, trends, and outlook for 2006, join real estate leaders from across the metropolitan region for the Annual Luncheon and Press Conference for Real Estate and Business Editors and Reporters.
WHERE: NATIONAL PRESS CLUB, HOLEMAN LOUNGE
(For directions, visit http://npc.press.org/, click on "About the Club" at top left-hand corner of screen, then "Contact Us.")
WHEN: TUESDAY, DECEMBER 13, 2005 - NOON TO 2 PM
WHAT:
Home sales statistics for 2005
Average sales prices and appreciation rates
Forecast for the metropolitan area’s 2006 market
Issues facing the real estate market
Speakers will include:
Tracy Pless, 2005 Chairman of the Board of the Northern Virginia Association of REALTORS®
Holly Worthington, 2006 President of the Greater Capital Area Association of REALTORS®
Douglas Olson, 2006 President of the Greater Washington Commercial Association of REALTORS®
David Maclin, 2005-2006 President of the Prince George’s County Association of REALTORS® and
John McClain, Economist and Deputy Director, Center for Regional Analysis, George Mason University.
Call Amy Ritsko-Warren, or e-mail awarren@gcaar.com.
GCAAR is the voice for REALTORS® in Washington, DC and Montgomery County, Maryland. Representing more than 11,000 real estate professionals in the greater capital area, GCAAR provides numerous services vital to its members' daily business needs and works with lawmakers to ensure public policy that encourages home ownership.
