of the Chicago Board of Realtors. Chaparro has also served on boards of the Illinois Association  of Realtors and the National Association of Realtors. His term as Vice Chair begins in March  at the installation ceremony held during the Legislative Conference. Congratulations and

best of luck to Alex in his new role.  


NAHREP invited to meet with President Obama

on Economic Stimulus Package 

  NAHREP President Tim Sandos was invited to the White House for a briefing on the Economic Stimulus Package by President Obama and his

staff. President Obama stressed the need for the economic package to be passed quickly in order to address the very real economic challenges

being faced by all Americans. He also

emphasized the need for small business and core housing capital to drive job growth and stabilize the economy. NAHREP was among prominent corporate CEOs and other minority groups invited to attend the briefing with the President.  



NAHREP Included in HUD Industry

Advisory Group 

  This week FHA conducted a comprehensive review of the maximum mortgage calculation for all mortgage products, including purchase loans,

all types of refinances, & 203(k) for

FHA's industry advisory group. NAHREP CEO Tim Sandos and NAHREP Vice Chair Tino Diaz participated in this forum. The study materials for this call can be found online now at: http://www.hud.gov/offices/hsg/sfh/trn/training.cfm