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Volume X, Number 4 – December 2007

BUILDEX VANCOUVER:

THIS FEBRUARY EXPERIENCE THE EXCITEMENT!

The 17^th-annual Buildex Vancouver event heads to the Vancouver Convention and Exhibition Centre on Wednesday February 13 & Thursday February 14. 2008. The two day event is sure to be a major highlight of the season.

With 550 exhibits and 11,388 visitors at the 2007 show, Buildex Vancouver is Western Canada's largest annual exposition for the management, operations, renovation, retrofit, and refurbishing of buildings and properties.

The seminar hours of the event run 8:30am - 5pm on the 13th and 8:30am - 3pm on the 14th. The Exhibitors hours are slightly different - the show runs from 9:30am - 5pm on the first day, and ends an hour earlier the second day During the exhibitor show be sure to stop by the REIC booth and learn all the current happenings going on in the organization.

With over 100 speakers and 45 seminars, Buildex Vancouver is Western Canada's largest seminar program for building owners, facility managers, condo/apartment managers property managers, building engineering and operations personnel.

Here’s a sample of topics you can look forward to seeing at Buildex:

Professional Development: Advanced Communication Skills
Professional Development: Successful Strategies For Dealing With The Definitely Difficult
Vancouver Real Estate Market Overview: Today, Tomorrow and What’s In The Future
Diagnostic Methods & Building Envelope Solutions for Mold & Moisture
Project Management: Introductory Project Management: 12 Steps To Ensure Success & Avoid Construction Disputes
Project Management 201: Troubleshooting & Managing Project Risks
LEED Standards for IEQ & Building Durability
Building Envelope Checklist for Property Managers
LEED CI (Commercial Interiors) “On A Shoestring”
Hot Buttons in Commercial Leasing
Resolving Problems & Disputes on Construction Projects
Mixed Use Development
Exterior Stucco Cladding
Green Roofing
Home Staging

This event is also expected to have over 75 new products on display as well as many products focusing on the 'green' aspect and helping improve the environment.

Buildex Vancouver is a staple for the property management industry in British Columbia — it is truly a must-attend event!

Western Canada’s largest event for the Real Estate Management industry is just around the corner. Mark your calendars for two days of education, networking, new product launches and much more. Buildex is your once-a-year opportunity to source solutions, pre-register online by January 31^st to receive your complimentary badge to attend.

Get all the event details: www.buildexvancouver.com

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IN THIS ISSUE...

Message from the President

From the Desk of the Executive Director

The Return of the Designation Brochure

Home Title &

Identity Theft Insurance: Bringing Peace of Mind

Design Essentials:

First "staging" DVD tailored to real estate

Member Profile:

Is it Fun in the Sun?

Buildex Vancouver

Welcome New Members

The National Staff would like to wish you and your family a very Happy Holiday Season. We say

thank you to all of our members for helping turn 2007 into such a positive year. We look forward

to making 2008 an even better one!

CALL FOR WRITERS

Have you written an article you would like to share with REIC members?

Are you privy to new developments, issues or initiatives in Canada’s Real Estate Industry?

Have you always wanted to write but unsure of how to get published?

EXCHANGE wants to hear from YOU! Submit your articles to lee.arbon @reic.com and you may find your words in print. Approved articles will be printed in a future issue of EXCHANGE. Member articles are also posted on www.reic.ca

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2008 COURSE CATALOGUE

The 2008 Course Catalogue is now available. To obtain your own copy call us toll free at 1-800-542-7342 or send as an email to

inforcentral@reic.com

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2008 EDUCATION SCHEDULE

REIC’s industry-leading educational programs can be taken as part of a program leading to certification & accreditation or individually as a means to increase your knowledge base. REIC programs - whether for property managers, leasing specialists, finance specialists or Realtors^® - are recognized for their timeliness, on-target topics, subject coverage and their industry proven instructors.

Take control of your success! Register for a course today.

Click here to see the current education schedule. Please remember more courses will become available. Check back often for new updates.

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MARK THE DATE

The REIC 2008 Annual Meeting and IREM Leadership Conference are scheduled for May 28 thru June 1, 2008 in beautiful Vancouver B.C. Be sure and visit www.reic.ca often as more details about this fabulous event become available.

REIC has partnered with WestJet Airlines to help bring higher savings on airfare to those members wishing to fly to the AGM. For information on this great offer as well as to see the current sponsors for the 2008 event please click here.

Should you wish to sponsor our Annual Meeting, please contact Lee Arbon at 1.800.542.REIC ext. 32 or at lee.arbon@reic.com for details

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UPCOMING EVENTS

Calgary Real Estate Board 2008 Forecast

Conference and Trade Show

Wednesday January 16, 2008

The Calgary Roundup Centre

Century 21 Kickoff 2008

Monday February 4, 2008

The Toronto Congress Centre

Buildex Vancouver

February 13 & 14, 2008

Vancouver Convention & Exhibition Centre

Ontario Real Estate Association

2008 Leadership Conference

Thursday February 28, 2008

The Sheraton Centre Hotel

Toronto ON.

Be sure to visit the REIC booth at each

of these fantastic events!