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FEBRUARY 2003

Cover Stories

SHELTERING AMERICA
With 14 million U.S. families facing critical housing needs, the time for action is now. Our special series of first-person articles takes you inside the world of three REALTORS^®, a builder, an affordable housing activist, and a state association leader, to learn how they're helping people achieve that most basic of human needs--shelter. Plus, learn how a Sacramento, Calif., developer builds stronger communities as he constructs homes. And hear from Boston Mayor Thomas M. Menino on his goal for a federal solution.

FIRST STEPS
Forgotten what it’s like to plunge into the exciting, frustrating, sometimes terrifying world of real estate sales for the first time? Here you’ll meet three rookies who’ve just completed their first year in the business, and were willing to keep us posted about their progress—setbacks and all—month by month since June. Who says you can’t learn from the new kids on the block?

Front Lines

Tortious Chamber REALTORS^® tackle tort reform one state, one issue at a time.

Washington Report Treasury, Senate leadership changes could alter banks-in-real-estate climate; HUD plans need work, NAR says

Economy Americans’ switch from stocks to real estate could represent a long-term change in wealth allocation.

Fast Takes Consumer spending boosts leasing activity; RE/MAX, CBS settle trademark dispute.

State Roundup Interactive simulator tests potential of new recruits, helps veterans hone their skills.

Selling

Your Strengths Optimize your natural talents.

Sales Shorts Flex your marketing muscle.

Buyer's Guide

Office Management Systems Manage your business with problem-solving software.

For Brokers

Disaster-proof your brokerage Accidents, fires, lawsuits, office conflicts—it’s a risky world out there. Be prepared.

Sales Meetings Prepackaged and free from REALTOR^® Magazine Online
What to Do When . . . You want to run loan and title operations economically.
Companies to Watch Independents unite to leverage buying power.

Columns

Focus On
New regulations have curtailed the attractiveness of synthetic leases. But the changes mean business opportunities for you.

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