The San Francisco Local Council for FIABCI (www.FIABCI.com ) held its monthly meeting in Cow Hollow where members from San Francisco, the East Bay, and Sonoma attended to hear from those who attended the Denver Business Conference as well as hear what current trends exist in the separate markets; local and international influences in each marketplace and look at current needs of members in each marketplace. While everyone was enjoying the back-and-forth on issues and influences of the markets, the group did nominate and unanimously elect me, Lance  Fulford, as their president for 2010.

I am excited about the international market and what it means for the economic health of the Bay Area real estate market and want to thank all the members for placing their trust in me.

Additionally, I did hear some good news from a reliable source who wants to remain annonymous. My source tells me that the big banks are beefing up their international divisions in Houston and San Francisco because they’re forecasting growth in energy and high-tech. This was a welcome piece of news and has great implications.

‘Til Next Time…All the Best, Lance