Real estate briefs

     Course on
     closings offered
     
      The University of Nevada, Las Vegas, is offering a course on the process of a real estate closing from 6 to 9 p.m. March 30 in the Classroom Building Complex, Room C212.
      Topics include reviewing the contract, ordering title examination, ordering the survey, termite inspections and escrow.
      The fee of $55 includes materials and a parking permit. For more information and to register, call 895-3394.
     
     Mortgage bankers
     to meet
     
      The Southern Nevada Mortgage Bankers Association will hold their quarterly breakfast meeting at 8 a.m. Wednesday in the Gold Coast hotel. All mortgage industry professionals are welcome.
      Richard Lee, director of public relations for First American Title, will discuss the latest market trends and the future of the Las Vegas market.
      The cost for members is $20; nonmembers are charged $25. For reservations, call Mary Riscen at 385-4133.
     
     Free home-buying
     class offered
     
      RMC Financial is offering a free home-buying class from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at the offices of Performance Marketing and Advertising, 3275 S. Jones Blvd., Suite 104.
      Reservations are required. For more information, call (800) 742-7237, ext. 777. To register, call RMC at 579-9906.
     
     Contractors to
     host convention
     
      The local chapter of the Associated General Contractors is hosting the Associated General Contractors of America national convention Tuesday through Saturday at Alexis Park Resort. Doors open at 11:30 a.m.
      Tickets cost $25 and can be obtained by calling the association's office at 796-9986.
     
     CCSN continues
     professional series
     
      The Community College of Southern Nevada is continuing its Professional Growth Series Thursday and April 1 with a course titled "Hot Buttons of the '90s."
      The six-week series comprises individual classes, including Career Management, Professional Winning and Growth Skills and Conquering Stress.
      Classes are from 6 to 9 p.m. in the Sahara West Center at 2409 Las Verdes St., near Sahara Avenue and Valley View Boulevard.
      Students receive continuing education credit for completing individual courses or the series. Tim Schneider, president and founder of Soaring Eagle Enterprises Inc., will facilitate the course work.
      Classes range from $49 to $72; the series is $239. For more information or to enroll, call 651-5790.