When you think of charitable donations, you probably think of canned foods, clothing, or money. You probably wouldn't think of fresh produce. Roger Gillespie thought of it, though. In fact, the Minneapolis-area Counselor Realty broker has taken his hobby--gardening--public.

Americans have ushered in a new year and a new session of Congress. Wondering what you can expect in the way of legislative and regulatory activity as it affects your business? We sat down with Stephen Driesler, NAR's chief lobbyist, and asked him about the political landscape for 1997.

In the last five years the number of regional MLSs across the country has increased dramatically, according to the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS®. The growth is expected to increase. If you're about to get a new MLS in your area, you'll want to read this story.

Just 28 hours into his tenure as the new president and chief operating officer of ERA Franchise Systems Inc., Peter Burgdorff sat down with us and explained why he took the job and where he expects to take ERA.