This is an important step from HUD especially coming on the heels of the change in the Code of Ethics of the National Association of REALTORS Article 10 which added sexual orientation a protected class for all REALTORS. HUD Secretary, Shaun Donovan declares,
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Attachment(s): http://portal.hud.gov/hudportal/documents/huddoc?id=LGBTPR.PDF
Having recently changed companies, I am in the process of examing the future (immediate, near, distant). It occurs to me that I've been in somewhat of a fog for far too long and it's time to get off of my proverbial "butt". There is
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In reading the article on the fol lowing ad in a NY publication, I was struck by the dilemma Realtors sometimes encounter. Is it in the best interest of their sellers to alter a photographic image to enhance the listing? Or does dramatic alteration violate
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Attachment(s): http://curbed.com/archives/2010/10/01/broker-flub-reveals-photo-fraud.php
An Important Message from Ellen About Bullying - The Ellen DeGeneres Show Please open and read this important message from Ellen about the epidemic of bullying (and in too many cases, results in suicides) of our children! Please send letters to the editor
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I had lunch with a good friend last week who owns a management consulting company. As always, the conversation was insightful and useful. We are both especially interested in customer relations management, so that was our primary topic. We compared stories
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As a consumer, you should be aware that there is a trademark on the word "Realtor" and it is an important distinction for you. As the client of a Realtor, you are assured that they are governed by a Code of Ethics. IF for some unfortunate reason
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Attachment(s): http://www.realtor.org/mempolweb.nsf/214c1520b27c9ee286256b2600557d81/751835179b373ee18625767e005a574f/$FILE/2010%20Code%20of%20Ethics.pdf