V.V.A.R. gets latest economic stats

The May general membership meeting of the Victor Valley Association of

Realtors, sponsored this month by Alaska USA Mortgage Company, opened with a

special tribute to V.V.A.R. members who are veterans warm words of thanks

and appreciation from President Cecil Volsch and rousing applause from the

group.

Robin Davidson of Shear Realty received her Realtor pin from Caroll Yule.

Two affiliates were introduced Gene Logan of Advantage Title and Julie

Kruger of Stewart Title. Additional affiliates included Karissa Malorca,

Cimarron Escrow, Inc.; Michael Karen, Daily Press; Steve Bliss, Hesperia

Transfer & Storage, and Janet Walliser, Priority Title.

The featured speaker was Robert Kleinhenz, Deputy Economist for the

California Association of Realtors. His presentation on the housing economy

included a statement that uncertainty makes people fearful of

decision-making. Economic growth as evidenced by the private sector is

sluggish. The state unemployment rate is just under 12 percent.

Robert said that while fuel and food are more expensive and these are two

items everyone buys as far as inflation goes, “we are in decent shape.”

The Federal tax credits helped increase home sales in the past year, but

this year, “We’re on our own.” The median home price is just under $300,000,

and Robert predicted this would be the lowest the median price would go

during the remainder of the year.

The V.V.A.R. nominating committee has prepared the slate of candidates for

the coming elections in July. Members running for Director are Michael

Knight, Lisa McDaniels, Lisa Reichert, Val Renzick, Karen Sanchez, Serena

White, and Catherine M. Haney.

Lupe Alvarado is running unopposed for Treasurer. Betty Henderson and Don

Jensen are running for Secretary. Michelle Davies is President-elect, and

Bess Klein will be installed as new President in November.

Special affairs included a reminder to support the non-perishable food

drive. The Annual Charity Golf Tournament will be held September 12, with

money going to support local charities. A new car will be given away as well

as trips and other fantastic prizes. Four iPads are being raffled off, with

a limit of 1,000 tickets at $5 each. The drawing will be held in November or

sooner if all the tickets are sold.

“Christmas in July” boutique is coming with booths inside the V.V.A.R.

building as well as on the parking lot. Members with in-home businesses or

crafters with items to sell are invited to participate.

The V.V.A.R. office is located at 11890 Hesperia Road, Hesperia. The

telephone number is 760-244-8841.