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2011: A Year Of Hope
by Ed Craine With the holidays safely behind us, and 12 brand spanking new months ahead of us, it gives me pause to reflect on the past several (and trying) years. While I don’t know many people who would be [...]
Long’s Luddite Legacy
By Peter Ingersoll, CCIM
Last week I learned the definition of the word “Luddite”, which immediately came in handy when I read a Bloomberg news article about a superiorBroker Banker Roundtable Discussion: The Compensation Ruling
Topic: In August 2010, the Federal Reserve issued its final ruling regarding compensation, to take effect in April 2011. It states that a loan originator (mortgage brokers and
Holiday Hope For Builders
A holiday gift for builders has arrived in the news that new home construction is on the rise, thank heavens. Between new building permits and new construction starts,
And Happy Holidays To You, Too Bernanke
You know what would have been a nice gift this year? Off the top of my head, I’d say, oh maybe a housing recovery? But alas, the powers
Giving Back: Getting Involved Pays Dividends
By Shimmy Braun
Donating your time and money to worthy causes can fulfill your personal goals as well as provide long-term business benefits. Of course, your motivation should beWorking with the RE Team
By Matt Tierney
There is a greater opportunity than ever before for loan originators to strengthen their ties with Realtors. Many agents have been ignored by their regular LOs,In My Opinion….An Open Letter To the Banking Giants
By Catherine Tripp
As part of Broker Banker’s commitment to share your suggestions for fixing our troubled housing and mortgage markets, this month we’re thrilled to share the ideas
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