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Brokers Lead the Charge to Change
Organizational success demands management leadership-it's a lesson every accomplished business owner realizes. And, it certaintly holds true for successful real estate brokers and owners.  Read more

10,000 Strong
The National Association of REALTORS® Broker Involvement Program brings a strong and united REALTOR® voice to real estate-related legislation being considered by Congress. Read more.

Facebook Timeline-What Does it Mean for REALTORS®?
Facebook Timeline has officially rolled out to business pages and interactions with followers have significantly changed allowing businesses to get more creative with their marketing and branding. Read more.
Newton's Law of Real Estate
For every client action, there is an equal and opposite real estate agent reaction. There are fundamental similarities between Newton's Law of Motion and being a real estate agent. Read more.
 
Securing Your Android Smartphone
The Android operating system is a great asset to business users but viruses and malicious software is on the rise. Learn what to do to secure your phone. Read more.
 
FHA Loan Limits Restored
Congress has restored the loan limits for FHA for two years. The provision reinstates the FHA loan limits through 2013 at 125 percent of local area median home prices. Review these common myths regarding FHA. Read more
 
LATEST ARTICLES
From the Editor: Be a Joiner
5/1/2012
Many of us may join organizations as members, but how vested are we? Are we simply one that joins, or are we a leader?

Ask Us: Timeframe for License Renewal and Filing Complaints
5/1/2012
Joseph Autilio, Executive Director of the Massachusetts Board of Registration of Real Estate Brokers and Salespersons, answers agents’ questions regarding real estate licensing in Massachusetts.

Disclaimer of Warranties Can Be a Defense to Claims
5/1/2012
Among the most frequent claims by buyers against real estate agents are: (1) that the agent misrepresented information about the property; and (2) that the agent failed to make a disclosure, despite knowledge of facts that should have been volunteered.

Legal Q&A: Short Window on Short Sale Debt Forgiveness
5/1/2012
Former MAR General Counsel Stephen Ryan, Esq. provides answers to questions from the Legal Hotline.

President's Message: Consumers Need Us
5/1/2012
Many often minimize or even diminish the work of a REALTOR®. They question our integrity and our capacity to do right by the consumer. Really?

Minorities Are The Key To Success For REALTORS®
3/26/2012
April is Fair Housing Month and Fannie Mae’s National Housing Survey consistently shows that Hispanics, and African-Americans are more positive about owning a home than the general population.

Legal REALTOR®: Don’t Step On My Toes- Adverse Possession and Prescriptive Easements
2/28/2012
Whether the problem of an encroachment will scuttle a sale may depend upon quick thinking by the real estate agent and prompt involvement of a qualified attorney.

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