IREM®, the Institute of Real Estate Management, will hold its next meeting on Wednesday, May 21, 2014. The organization serves as a peer-to-peer networking opportunity for real estate management and service professionals in the Triangle area to discuss topics of interest.

The featured speaker for this month’s luncheon is Steve Beam, executive director of Raleigh Housing Authority. Beam will lead a discussion titled, “Remodeling Affordable Housing” where he will give an overview of public housing and the future effects in the real estate industry.

“We are very excited to have Steve Beam come and speak to our group about such an important issue,” says Crystal Hall, IREM Chapter 105 President. “Affordable housing is a rapidly changing industry and it’s important for real estate management and service professionals to be aware of all current requirements.”

The event will begin at 12 p.m. at the Carolina Country Club on Glenwood Avenue in Raleigh. Prepaid CPM ®, ARM ®, CPM ® Candidate, and friends of IREM ® members are welcome to attend the event free of charge. Guests, associate members, and students are invited to attend the event at a fee of $45. Reservations are required. Please send your RSVP to candimcdowell@yorkproperties.com or call 919.863.8057.

About Institute of Real Estate Management®:

The Institute of Real Estate Management® focuses on education and professional recognition for real estate managers and management organizations. For more than 60 years, IREM® has been helping professionals advance their careers and become industry leaders in real estate management by enhancing their skills, knowledge, and likelihood to succeed. For more information, visit www.irem105.org.