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AUGUST 2003

Cover Story

Financial Freedom
You help others invest in real estate. Why not get some of the benefits of investing yourself? With investment options as varied as rental properties, liens, and mortgage notes, you can find income-producing vehicles that are right for your personality, your schedule, and your idea of what it means to achieve financial freedom.

Dream Jobs
Whether your idea of paradise is palm trees, snow-covered peaks, or celebrity sightings, you’ll take inspiration from three practitioners who sell real estate in the country’s most awe-inspiring settings.

Front Lines

Fee-for-value REALTOR.com president explains price change

Washington Report New national do-not-call registry puts freeze on cold calling

Economy Home price growth isn’t speculative

Fast Takes Homeownership: so good it makes you a better person

State Roundup San Diego association certifies its members in risk management


Law

VOWs and Antitrust Discuss your opt-out policy at your own risk

Judgments Pennsylvania court says phone, fax law doesn’t apply to e-mail ads


Selling

Self-image Confidence can move mountains—well, at least listings

Sales Shorts Avoid buyer disappearing acts


Your NAR

Safety week Protect yourself year-round

Buyer's Guide

Home Office Essentials Set up a home office on any budget

For Brokers

Basic Training Prepare your rookies to succeed

Companies to Watch Serving the Hispanic investor

What to Do When . . . New players enter your market

Special Insert VOWs: The New Rules Approved policy coming to an MLS near you

Columns

Ethics First specific guidance on handling multiple offers

Tech@work Turn your Web site into your front office


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