In December 2006, REALTOR® Magazine published an article I wrote about loan valuation fraud, “Loan Fraud Alert.” In that article, I talked about some of the many ways in which often-innocent real estate practitioners are becoming parties to mortgage fraud.

Since then, we have seen the collapse of the subprime mortgage market. Lenders have tightened credit...

No magic elixir, no one-time effort, no management fad will make people gung ho about the company they work for. Creating a positive environment is an ongoing commitment.

Despite its serendipitous nature, creativity starts with making a concerted effort to think beyond conventional paradigms. Challenge your assumptions about how your business should operate.

As “the business tool for real estate professionals,” this magazine is all about helping you deal with change—technology advancements, new marketing methods, new federal laws and regulations. We work hard to help you gain a competitive advantage in the face of change.