The Housing Bubble

When I was in California this summer, I talked with some posters about having a meeting that more people could attend. The following was put together by San Diego RE Bear:

It’s time for an HBB CONVENTION!

In order to plan this shindig we need to have an idea of what would best serve your needs. The following 9 questions will go a long way towards helping us determine dates, costs, events, and meeting rooms needed. If you think there’s a good chance you will be able to attend please answer on the forum or by e-mail and give us your opinion.

It would be easier for most people to come out on a weekend (Friday and Saturday nights) but it would be far cheaper to have the conference during the week (Sunday and Monday nights.) I’ve run several scenarios from San Diego to Vegas for two nights’ hotel and flight, and the prices range from $419 to $814 for the Friday/Saturday nights and $249 to $589 for the Sunday/Monday night combo. (This is for 10/3-10/5 or 10/5-10/7. The following week may be cheaper and we can look at best dates/prices once we know if people prefer weekends or weekdays. Also, we may get better group rates once we know approximately how many rooms we will need.)

1.) Will you travel to Vegas for an HBB Conference?

2.) Do you prefer to meet on a Friday night/Saturday/Sunday morning when it is more expensive or on a Sunday afternoon/Monday/Tuesday morning when it is cheaper?

3.) Would you prefer a nicer hotel or a cheaper hotel?

4.) Would you prefer all meals on your own or would a couple of group meals included in the registration fee be helpful?

5.) Would you prefer a hotel room or a suite that you can cook in?

6.) Will you be bringing kids? If so, should we try to arrange for babysitting and/or kids events?

7.) Do you prefer to stay on the strip or off? (Please send any good recommendations for meeting hotels/suites to the e-mail below.)

8.) Would you pay extra for speakers, i.e. Chris Thornberg, Robert Campbell, Bruce Norris, etc.? (None of whom have been approached in any way for this.) Other suggestions?

9.) Do you want to have a group event the evening of the full day - a show or comic performance? If so, do you have any suggestions?

If you have questions or suggestions, or would like to input your answers anonymously, please contact San Diego RE Bear at sd.re.b@hotmail.com