Global Connections: The Valley’s Hottest New Residential Developments and Investment Properties
Guest speaker: Jim Daniel, president, RL Brown Housing Reports
Speakers: Jaime Millán & Mike Patterson, Spencer Fane LLP
8:30 a.m. – Check-in & Networking
9 a.m. – Global Program
Speaker: Tom Witt | RE/MAX Professionals Commercial Division
Topic: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC)
Speaker: EVP & Managing Partner Jeffrey Garza Walker | SRS Industrial Real Estate Partners
Topic: Business & Investment Trends
Speaker: Senior Business Development Manager, Iva Slavtcheva, with Moneycorp USA
Topic: International Closings
Learn how to navigate the complexities of global trade within the lending arena! Discover market trends, global connections and working with foreign national buyers & sellers.
Cost: $30
Includes: Non-alcoholic Drink and selection from Menu below
Menu:
- Appetizer: eggroll
- Egg drop soup
- Orange chicken
- Sweet-and-sour pork
- General TAO‘s chicken or Kung PAO chicken
- Barbecue pork fried rice
- House chow
Arizona Has Become a Culturally Diverse Mecca for Millionaires
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Are you hungry to grow your business?
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Do you like working in the Luxury Markets?
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Ever considered expanding your skillset as a cultural specialist?
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Do you speak another language?
If you answered Yes to any of the above, then… Come join us for lunch and learn about doing business here in Arizona with Buyers/Sellers/Investors/Clients with ties to the Chinese Culture. Hear from and network with members of our Global Connect Council about how they’ve been successful in this cultural market.
Disclaimer
No refunds will be given for event registration, unless a 48-hour cancellation notice is provided to Scottsdale REALTORS®. Please notify us 7 days in advance if you have any disability that requires special services or access. Marketing Partners will be provided with a roster of attendees including email addresses. You may opt out of having your information shared by contacting the Association at 480-945-2651. By registering for this event, you understand pictures and/or video may be taken of you and may be posted in relation to the event on social media and/or the Scottsdale REALTORS® website.
Speaker: Tom Witt, Realtor® | RE/MAX Professionals
Cost: Free
Topic: Tech Core Update
Join us for this discussion on the latest with the Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company!
*Tech core impact on metro Phoenix CRE
*Federal and state infrastructure update
*Impact on residential growth
*Recent developments
Speaker: Ardrah Sage, Loan Originator with NEXA Lending
Cost: Free
Topic: Unlocking U.S. Real Estate for Global Buyers: Foreign National Loan Program Edition
Join this dynamic global speaker presentation for a comprehensive overview of a powerful Foreign National Loan Program designed specifically for international clients. Tailored for buyers who are not U.S. citizens, do not hold a green card, and may not have established U.S. credit history, this program opens the door to investing in U.S. residential property with confidence.
Discover how financing works for foreign nationals, what documentation is required, key underwriting considerations, and how real estate professionals can successfully guide international buyers through the process. Expand your global reach, serve international investors more effectively, and tap into one of the fastest-growing segments of the U.S. housing market.
Instructor: Janice Teply Wright
CE: 3 hours Real Estate Legal Issues
Cost: Free for Members | $20 Non-Members
Arizona isn’t just growing—it’s going global. From international homebuyers to overseas investors and students, the demand is booming. This course dives into the world of Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) and shows you exactly why Arizona has become a magnet for global opportunity.
“In 2022, Arizona was recognized as the nation’s leading destination for foreign direct investment and has continued to lead the nation in the years since.”
Working with international clients isn’t quite the same as your everyday transaction—and that’s where this class gives you the advantage. You’ll gain practical insights, real-world context, and the confidence to navigate the added complexities while delivering exceptional service.
If registration is closed, please contact the Education Department directly at 480-945-2651
Please notify us 7 days in advance if you have any disability that requires special services or access.
Applicable fees are non-refundable and non-transferable.
Marketing Partners may be provided with a roster of attendees including email address. You may opt out of having your information shared by contacting the Association at 480-945-2651.
By registering for this class, you understand pictures and/or video may be taken of you and may be posted in relation to the class on social media and/or the SAAR website for marketing purposes.
“CE provided by Raise the Bar School, R-2020, 8600 E. Anderson Drive Scottsdale, AZ 85741. 480-945-2651”
Global Connect Lunch & Learn | Italian Edition
Date: May 14, 2026
Time: 11:30pm -1:30pm
Location: La Torretta Ristorante, 14144 N. 100th Street, Scottsdale, AZ
Cost: $38.00 per person
*Price includes salad, entree, dessert, soft drink, tax and gratuity
Salad choices:
· Organic salad
· Caesar salad
Entree choices:
· Tortellini
· Squash ravioli
· Spaghetti marinara & meatballs
· Beef ravioli
· Chicken Marsala with veggies
SUBMIT MENU SELECTIONS HERE: https://saar.formstack.com/forms/global_lunch_learn
Discover new opportunities in Arizona’s increasingly global market.
As the state continues to attract a diverse and international clientele, real estate professionals have a unique opportunity to expand their reach and better serve clients from a variety of cultural backgrounds.
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Are you interested in building your skills as a cultural specialist?
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Do you speak a second language or work with international clients?
If so, we invite you to join us for a special Lunch & Learn focused on doing business with clients connected to Italian culture. Gain valuable insights from members of our Global Connect Council, who will share their experiences and strategies for success in this dynamic market.
Enjoy lunch, expand your network, and learn how to better serve buyers, sellers, investors, and clients.
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Disclaimer
No refunds will be given for event registration, unless a 48-hour cancellation notice is provided to Scottsdale REALTORS®. Please notify us 7 days in advance if you have any disability that requires special services or access. Marketing Partners will be provided with a roster of attendees including email addresses. You may opt out of having your information shared by contacting the Association at 480-945-2651. By registering for this event, you understand pictures and/or video may be taken of you and may be posted in relation to the event on social media and/or the Scottsdale REALTORS® website.