Features
BROKERAGE MANAGEMENT
HOME MAKING
Carve Out a Truly
Great Space
Designers and architects share
secrets for how to create a more
cohesive central living area.
Plus: Hot color palettes and
more. Page 22
30 UNDER 30
On the Rise
Forging their own path,
this year’s Class of 30 Under
30 o;ers inspiration, no matter
what your age. Page 28
3030 UNDER Page 28
Voices
PRESIDENT 5 EDITOR 6 READERS 7
Real Life
SELLING A HOME
WARRANTY?
KNOW THE RULES 8
Avoid potential RESPA
violations with this guide
through the confusing
regulatory landscape.
ECONOMY 10
The slow recovery in new-home construction is causing a supply and demand
imbalance.
ADVOCACY 12
A new NAR tool will make
you an even better resource
for elected o;cials.
Page 14
YOUR NAR 12
Meet the new strategic
partners working to build
products and services
tailored to your business.
SELLING 14
Here’s how to ensure that
your marketing e-mails are
appealing and e;ective.
Columns
COMMENTARY 38
A leading banker argues on behalf
of the MID and other pro-housing policies.
LAW 45
Selling a foreclosure?
Stay up to date on
tenants’ rights.
LAST WORD 48
Many honest, hard-
working people
have no home
of their own. Their
storyteller explains
why you should be
concerned, but hopeful.
Page 48
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