Home Builders Association of Greater Knoxville

2011 Housing Summit

Presentation by Market Graphics

Speakers: Edsel Charles of Market Graphics and Dr. David Altig of the Federal Reserve

Sponsored by: Regions Bank and Tallent Title Group

You’re invited to join us for our September Membership Meeting at Rothchild Catering - the 2011 Housing Summit. Bring your employees, family and potential members out for insightful industry news over light hors d’oeuvres, iced tea and cash bar.

Market Graphics is a nationally recognized leader in the new home market research industry and is one of the largest privately-owned research companies of its kind in the US.  Founded by Edsel Charles in 1988, the company has grown to gather housing, employment and economic data for 26 markets in 20 states.  They provide fresh, updated market data, interpretation of market conditions and trends, inventories of new homes and lots, forecasts of housing activity, and comparisons of local activity to national and regional trends.  Clients include builders, developers, banks, retailers, health care institutions, planners, the US Federal reserve, the Congressional Budget Office and others. Don’t miss this important meeting!

Dr. David E. Altig is senior vice president and director of research at the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta. In addition to advising the Bank president on monetary policy and related matters, Dr. Altig oversees the Bank’s regional executives, the Bank’s research department, and the district’s Community and Economic Development function. He also serves as a member of the Bank’s management and discount committees.

Dr. David Altig of the Federal Reserve will speak on:

• Perspective of economic outlook and how it has changed over the past 6 months
• Perspective of the recent FOMC policy statement
• Outlook for real estate market

Edsel Charles will be speaking on the Knoxville New Home market:

• Supply and Demand, by county, by part of county and by price range for the balance of 2011 and the upcoming five years.
• When does Builder profitably return?
• How are new home prices stabilized?

Question/Answer session after both presentations.

Thanks to our sponsors, cost is only $5.00 per person and includes light hors d’oeuvres and beverage, plus a cash bar. Payment must accompany reservation.  Due to space limitations, reservations are required and we encourage you to carpool if possible. RSVP

Cancellations after Friday, 9/9/11 and no-shows are still responsible for payment of the reservation.