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Cusack Center Events & Classes1 of l editor preview.jsp?age.Having trouble viewing this email? Click hereYou're receiving this email because of your relationship with Cusack Center Inc. Please confirm your continued interest inreceiving email from us.You may unsubscribe if you no longer wish to receive our emails.Your Independent Source for Need-to-Know Housing Trends & IssuesFebruary 2012In This IssueNever Enough Time for Continuing Education?Home Inspection ModulesHome Inspection Field StudyVacant Land ValuationFair Housing PracticesWhy Zoning MattersFinancing & The Credit Market30-Hour Real Estate GAPNYS 75-Hour Salespersons7-Hour NUSPAPResidential Apprasial - R530-Hour Real Estate GAPResidential Apprasial - R6NYS 75-Hour SalespersonsNotable QuoteNo excuses this year.February 29th is your extra day!Join us for this special Leap Year event and use the CustomerAppreciation Coupon below when you preregister!Newsworthy NotesAdd a new dimension to yourpractice! Learn about the toolsand documents that define theart of land valuation. ExploreClick Image For Video!attributes that contribute tovalue, including timber, mineral rights, wind rights &easements and how tax assessments can be affected. Open tothe public.The Cusack Center is pleasedto announce that TomCusack has been invited tojoin the NYS Department ofState Bureau of EducationalStandards panel charged toreview the existing Brokercurriculum. This advisorypanel will review andVacant Land ValuationJanuary 20th: Meets 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM7.5 Hour NYS CE for Real Estate& Appraisal. Course Fee: 75.00.Meets January 20, 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM.Speaker Profile: Steve Andrews, owner of Independent TimberAppraisal Services, brings over 25 years of experience to thediscussion of land valuation. His services include locating &establishing property boundaries, providing topography, soil type,vegetation and wildlife habitat reports. He appraises current standingtimber and predicts future capital timber value. His evaluationsinclude determining highest and best use of subject properties forsellers, buyers and land speculators. He also speaks to the valuationof wind and mineral rights, leases and contracts.1/20/2012 3:14 PM

Cusack Center Events & Classesrecommend modifications tothe current mandatedsyllabus. "It is certainly anopportunity to contribute tothe knowledge base ofpracticing real estatebrokers" commented Cusack"and it is certainly beneficialto have someone fromUpstate New Yorkcontributing to decisionsabout this course content",he tor/visual editor preview.jsp?age.Housing Patterns & Fair Housing LawsJanuary 27th: Meets 9:00 AM - 12:45 PM3 .75 Hour NYS CE for Real Estate &Appraisal CE. Course Fee: 40.00.Meets January 27, 9:00 AM -12:45 PM.Instructed by Tom Cusack. Compliancewith Fair Housing laws at the federal,state & local levels will be the focus ofthis discussion. Background, currentcases & housing issues will bediscussed.Speaker Profile: Tom Cusack: shares his interactive teaching style,developed with hundreds of students over 38 years of experience inhis WNY classrooms.Why Zoning Matters in Real Estate TransactionsFebruary 3rd: Meets 9:00 AM - 4:30 PMHome InspectionWinter Evening Series7.5 Hour NYS CE for Real Estate &Appraisal. Course Fee: 75.00.Meets February 3, 9:00 AM -4:30PM.Module #2Inside the Envelope;Interior, Insulation,Ventilation & ElectricalSystemsStarts February 7thMeets Tues & Thurs5:15 PM - 10:15 PMCourse Fee: 450.00Get a behind the scenes glimpseinto common land use controlpractices that impact the use andvalue of both residential &commercial property. Land useregulations, environmentalrequirements; and howmunicipalities differ in policy willbe discussed. Open to the public.Module #3Mechanicals of theHouse; Heating, Cooling& PlumbingStarts February 28thMeets Tues & Thurs5:15 PM - 10:15 PMCourse Fee: 450.00Part of the 140-Hour HomeInspection Qualifying Series forNYS Licensing.Modules may be taken in anyorder. Prerequisites: None.Speaker Profile: Jo Nasoff-Finton engages in planning and consultingfor the ECIDA and other not-for-profit corporations such as theRoycroft Campus Corporation. She achieved the degree of M.S. inUrban & Regional Planning and holds the national certification of theAmerican Institute of Certified PlannersFinancing, Housing Values & The Credit MarketFebruary 29th: Meets 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM7.50 Hour NYS CE for Real Estate& Appraisal.Course Fee: 75.00. Meets February29, 9:00 AM -4:30 PM.Revisit current value trends andmarket conditions. Residentialvaluation, current lending practicesand foreclosure impact upon market2 of 61/20/2012 3:14 PM

Cusack Center Events & Classes3 of l editor preview.jsp?age.value will be considered. Strains on municipal resourcesbecome an unexpected part of the discussion. Almost 4 yearslater, have we found solutions to the housing market? Open tothe public.Speaker Profile:Tom Cusack & Guests: share in this interactivediscussion of current events and market conditions.Home InspectionWinter Evening SeriesField InspectionsModule #5Starts February 4thMeets Saturdays8:30 AM - 1:30 PMCourse Fee: 895.00Part of the 140-Hour HomeInspection Qualifying Series forNYS Licensing.Modules may be taken in anyorder. Prerequisites: None.Buffalo Walks withChuck LaChiusa comingin April!Save15%Customer Appreciation Coupon!This coupon must be printed and presented withregistration form for Financing, Housing Values & theCredit Market. This coupon is non-transferable &cannot be redeemed for cash. it cannot be used as acredit toward future courses if registration for thiscourse is cancelled on or before the event date.Offer Expires: 2/29/2012NY Real Estate 30-Hour Remedial (Gap) CourseEvenings & Saturdays Program Starts January 28thNYSalesperson's Remedial Gap Course: 249.00 includes textbook.Sessions start Saturday January 28, 8:30AM- 4:45 PM Saturdays & 5:30 PM- 10:30PM Mon & Wed. Approved for 22.5 hoursof Real Estate CE, but does not include3-Hour Fair Housing requirement.This course covers modifications to theNY Licensing syllabus which becameeffective July 2008 and must be taken bysalespersons licensed prior to July 2008who wish to obtain a NY Broker's License.Topics include Contract Preparation, Predatory Lending, PricingProperty, Municipal Agencies, Property insurance, Taxes &Assessments, Condominiums & Cooperatives, Commercial &Investment Properties, Income Tax Issues, Mortgage Brokerage andProperty Management. This program is instructor-led by Tom Cusack.Click for Talks & ToursNew Walks for 2012Millionaires RowDowntown DelawareCentral ParkHistoric AllentownEast AuroraReal EstateTransactions,Consulting Services&NY Salesperson's 75-Hour Qualifying CourseAccelerated Daytime Program - Starts February 6thNY Salesperson's Licensing Course: 549.00 includes Text & ReviewManual. Starts on February 6th throughthe 17th. Meets Monday through Friday,9:00 AM - 5:00 PM.This course meets the current NYSstandards for real estate licensing andcovers the 75-Hour syllabuswhich became effective July 1, 2008.1/20/2012 3:14 PM

Cusack Center Events & Classes4 of 6Short Sale SpecialistCHERYL L. STEINAttorney at LawSargent & Collins LLP6245 Sheridan DrBuffalo, NY l &Commercial ServicesProperty Tax AssessmentReviewCondemnationProceedingsMichael J. HughesHughes & WrayAttorneys at Law63 Kenmore Avenue #1Buffalo, NY 14226Office: 716-856-0400Quick Links.CE CoursesLicensing CoursesCourse RegistrationDriving tor/visual editor preview.jsp?age.Our proven learning system offersthorough preparation for the NY Statelicensing exam and is led by real estateexpert, Tom Cusack, who shares his interactive teaching style,developed with hundreds of licensing candidates over 38 years ofexperience in his WNY classrooms.2012 - 2013 7-Hour National USPAP UpdateDaytime Class February 7thThe National USPAP Update course isa 7-Hour requirement for existingappraisers. May also be taken byAssessors to satisfy the ethicsrequirements.Course cost: 219.00includes text materials.Meets February 7, from 8:30 AM to5:00 PM, no exam. Courseprerequisite: Existing appraisers only.Certified USPAP Instructor: John P.ZukowskiSpeaker Profile:John P. Zukowski, MAI, SRA, IAO, NYSCertified General Appraiser and experienced USPAP instructor. John isthe owner of Arrow Appraisal Services, a Division of ENPM, providingresidential, commercial and industrial valuations, expert witnesstestimony, among other consultancy offerings.Residential Appraisal - R-5 Basic Appraisal PrinciplesDaytime Classes Start February 7thMore Quick Links.Online Real EstateCENYS HomeInspectionLicensingNYS AppraisalLicensingFlorida Real EstateLicensingBack To TopThe NY Residential Appraisal QualifyingSeries begins daytime sessions with R-5:Basic Appraisal Principles, a 30-Hourprogram, starting February 7. Thiscourse meets on Tuesdays &Wednesdays, from 8:30 AM to 4:30 PMfor 4 sessions & exam. The appraisalseries may be taken on a "pay-asyou-go" basis, or prepaid for adiscounted bundle price on the entireseries.Course fee: 439.00 includeds texbook, which is available attime of class. For more information on the NYS AppraisalQualifying Requisites go to Quick Links section of thisnewsletter.Appraisal cerƟficaƟon courses may now be taken in any sequence.1/20/2012 3:14 PM

Cusack Center Events & Classes5 of l editor preview.jsp?age.NY Real Estate 30-Hour Remedial (Gap) CourseAccelerated Daytime Program Starts February 14thNY Salesperson's Remedial Gap Course: 249.00 includes textbook. Eveningssessions starts February 14th, 9:00 AM 5:00 PM, and meets February 14, 15, 16& 17. Approved for 22.5 hours of RealEstate CE, but does not include 3-HourFair Housing requirement.This course covers modifications to theNY Licensing syllabus which becameeffective July, 2008 and must be takenby salespersons licensed prior to July2008 who wish to obtain a NY BrokersLicense.Topics include Contract Preparation, Predatory Lending, PricingProperty, Municipal Agencies, Property insurance, Taxes &Assessments, Condominiums & Cooperatives, Commercial &Investment Properties, Income Tax Issues, Mortgage Brokerage andProperty Management. This program is instructor-led by Tom Cusack.Residential Appraisal - R-6 Basic Appraisal ProceduresDaytime Classes Start February 21stThe NY Residential AppraisalQualifying Series continues daytimesessions with R-6: Basic AppraisalProcedures, a 30-Hour program,starting February 21. This coursemeets on Tuesdays & Thursdays,from 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM for 4sessions & exam. The appraisalseries may be taken on a "pay-asyou-go" basis, or prepaid for adiscounted bundle price on theentire series.Course fee: 439.00 includedstexbook, which is available at time of class. For moreinformation on the NYS Appraisal Qualifying Requisites go toQuick Links section of this newsletter.Appraisal cerƟficaƟon courses may now be taken in any sequence.NY Salesperson's 75-Hour Qualifying CourseEvenings & Saturdays Program - Starts February 27thNY Salesperson's Licensing Course: 499.00 includes Text & ReviewManual. Starts February 27. MeetsMonday & Wednesday 5:30 PM - 10:30PM, Saturday 8:30 AM - 4:45 PM.1/20/2012 3:14 PM

Cusack Center Events & Classes6 of l editor preview.jsp?age.This course meets the current NYSstandards for real estate licensing andcovers the 75-Hour syllabus whichbecame effective July 1, 2008.Our proven learning system offersthorough preparation for the NY Statelicensing exam and is led by real estateexpert,Tom Cusack, who shares hisinteractive teaching style, developed with hundreds of licensingcandidates over 38 years of experience in his WNY classrooms."Featured Notable Quote""A person with a new idea is a crank until the idea succeeds."- Mark TwainCusack Center thanks you for your continued patronage!Back To TopForward emailThis email was sent to rclayton@cusackcenter.com by rclayton@cusackcenter.com Update Profile/Email Address Instant removal with SafeUnsubscribe Privacy Policy.Cusack Center Inc. 3719 Union Road #218 Buffalo NY 142251/20/2012 3:14 PM

NY Salesperson's 75-Hour Qualifying Course Accelerated Daytime Program - Starts February 6th NY Salesperson's Licensing Course: 549.00 includes Text & Review Manual. Starts on February 6th through the 17th. Meets Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM. This course meets the current NYS standards for real estate licensing and covers the 75 .