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ADVERTISEMENT ATTENTION BROKERS: CUT COSTS when you stop wasting money on ads that don't work. 87% of buyers look for homes online, so lock them up as active prospects for your agents. SEE HOW WITH REALTYGENERATOR TODAY'S TOP STORIES = Premium Member News- Join Now » Friday, April 23, 2010 4 ways to fix housing finance By INMAN NEWS The Obama administration is gathering public opinion on how to improve the housing finance system, including the operations of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac and the federal government's role in the system. The Treasury Department released questions last week seeking comment from the public, and Inman News asked real estate professionals to weigh in on some of these questions. More » Offering aid to distressed borrowers Steve Ozonian: man with a mortgage technology plan How MLSs can go 'green' New ways to highlight homes' environmentally friendly features Free webinar: How to convert online leads Turn website visitors into clients Learn the rules of rental maintenance Formal system for repair requests prevents legal trouble OTHER TOP STORIES What you need to know about health care reform A rise in real estate sales: tax credit's gift to agents? Find out what's been living in foreclosed homes A call for more affordable rental housing Taking the plunge in homeownership, marriage How to put a price on odor problem Latest News »	ADVERTISEMENT Brokers/Owners: Free webinar! Wednesday April 28th, 10 AM (PDT) Internet Marketing for Brokers: Converting Online Traffic Into Sales (Sponsored by: Market Leader). In this webinar, you will learn the valuable tips and techniques you need to master for your brokerage to thrive on the Internet. Register today! READER COMMENT "This is my 26th year as a broker/Realtor. I have also worked as an agent in several states. This industry has changed enormously over these 26 years and not for the better. None of the companies I have worked for have really treated us as independent contractors. We are treated more like employees, but without the benefits." --Pam Shea FUTURE OF REAL ESTATE MARKETING 5 Must-Have Products for the Virtual Real Estate Agent 5 Secrets to Writing a Blog Post in 15 Minutes 15 Stellar Stories – This Week in Search, Social Media and More! More FOREM »
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