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Dec

10
2010

CARTOON: Underwater real estate

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Dec

9
2010

Passion first -- the money will follow

Re: 'Why do you work in Real Estate?' (Dec. 9)

Dear Editor:

The question has a very simple answer that everyone misses by getting blinded with dollar signs.

I work in real estate to help people. That is a fact. The passion part gets answered when you think about who you are helping -- in my case it is my community in Harlem.  more...

Dec

8
2010

CARTOON: Real estate comic relief

More Inman News cartoons: http://www.inman.com/special/cartoons.  more...

Nov

30
2010

Nov

18
2010

5 cures for tech conference blues Premium Content

I've been speaking about social network marketing over the past few months at a number of real estate technology events across the country.

There's one constant that stands out at these events: At the end there seems to be a large number of people who are simply overwhelmed by the sheer volume of information they've received from the speakers, experts and presenters.

And, it's not just overwhelmed, but it actually appears to be a general morose sense of dread, helplessness and fear that these professionals feel when they realize that they don't have the technological skills, experience or bandwidth to implement what they've learned.  more...

Nov

16
2010

A real estate 360 Premium Content

The company you keep is a measure of your person, or so the saying goes.

In business development, it's worth asking: How do the people you surround yourself with enhance your professional potential and your business outcomes? What do your business surroundings feel and look like? What experience are your clients walking away with?

Maybe it's time to do a 360.

Today, more than ever, it is critical to surround yourself with people who are ready to immediately engage and deliver superior results.  more...

Nov

2
2010

Those aren't my candidates

Re: 'NAR backing incumbents in tight races' (Nov. 1)

Dear Editor:

(I'm) extremely disappointed to hear my NAR dues are paying to fund incumbents' campaigns this election. Please do not expect ME to pay NAR dues again.

Laura Hout
Prudential California Realty
Santa Barbara, Calif.  more...

Oct

29
2010

Real estate stands to gain in Fed injection Premium Content

Below are some thoughts on the Federal Reserves's "Quantitative Easing 2" plan (or QE2): the reasoning, size, objective and outcome. Please understand that my comments are conjecture, and do not represent inside information or unique thinking. I have had a lot of conversations with economists and Wall Street players, and while there is a uniform belief as to the rationale behind easing, there is no consensus as to the size or outcome.

I expect "Quantitative Easing 2" (or QE2) will be implemented on a "stepped in" basis: perhaps $300 billion to $500 billion initially, followed by additional commitments as necessary. The impact will be meaningful for residential real estate, with at least a stabilization of prices through a rate-induced increase in demand (4 percent or lower 30-year-fixed mortgage rates).  more...

Oct

25
2010

'Political flare' in real estate radio controversy

Re: 'Broker loses radio show after plugging new board' (Oct. 22)

Dear Editor:

After reading this article it is obvious that there have been issues between the broker and the board.

However, being on the radio the rules are strict regarding making statements or just acknowledging another company. I was a DJ and no one explained to me that I wasn't supposed to mention local businesses unless they advertised on the station.  more...

Oct

15
2010

Wrong fix for 'Titanic' problem

Re: ' "Robo signing" scandal kills notary bill' (Oct. 8)

Dear Editor:

As usual, the Obama administration uses its best efforts to get behind a problem instead of in front. Instead of recognizing a nationwide crisis precipitated by toxic documents, the administration tries to make political capital by vetoing an electronic notarization bill.  more...