Real Estate briefs

     Contractors, builders
     to meet for lunch
     
      The local chapter of the Associated Builders and Contractors is holding its monthly luncheon at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday in the Palace Station hotel.
      David Bush, contractor and national president of the group, will speak on labor. Members may display information about their companies.
      The cost is $20 for members and $25 for nonmembers. Reservations are recommended no later than noon Tuesday. To attend and for more information, call the group at 227-0536.
     
     Home-buying
     course offered
     
      Americana Group, Realtors/Better Homes and Gardens is holding a free home-buying seminar at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday in the firm's office at 2625 N. Green Valley Parkway, behind Chili's Grill and Bar.
      Topics include learning the facts before you buy and how to avoid mistakes in buying a home.
      For more information, call Jason Marker at 250-1309.
     
     Seminar to address
     broker skills
     
      The Las Vegas Cash Flow Association is hosting a three-hour advanced broker seminar at 6:30 p.m. Friday in the Residence Inn, 3225 Paradise Road.
      Guest speakers Jay Atkins, executive vice president of Sun Capital; and Marc Marin, business development manager of Sun Capital, will discuss marketing, advanced presentation skills and factoring mechanics.
      Cash flow professionals, factoring brokers, note brokers, investors and real estate professionals are invited to attend.
      Members attend for free; the cost for nonmembers is $15.
      For more information, contact Kathleen Sheldon at 312-3113.
     
     Real estate women's
     group to meet
     
      The Commercial Real Estate Women of Southern Nevada is holding a luncheon meeting from 11:45 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday at Z Tejas Grill, 3824 Paradise Road.
      For reservations, call Susan at 648-1000.
     
     Counseling service
     holds buyer courses
     
      Consumer Credit Counseling Service of Southern Nevada is hosting free home-buyer seminars through April.
      Classes in English will be held Tuesday and April 20, from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. each day. Another session will meet Wednesday, April 14 and 21, from 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. A third session will be held April 17 and 24, from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.
      A course in Spanish is scheduled for April 12 and 19, from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
      Participants must attend all 12 hours for a Certificate of Education.
      Topics include building and improving credit, obtaining a mortgage, real estate disclosure and homeowners associations.
      Classes are held in the credit service's offices, 3650 S. Decatur Blvd., Suite 32.
      Advance registration is required. Call 364-0344 to register.