white house: White House Conference debates 'Value of Housing'. - 08/19/10 11:31 AM
I suspect many of you have been following the blowback from the White House Conference on Housing held earlier this week. I haven't had an opportunity to talk with former CAR President Vince Malta, who was NAR's rep at the event, nor have I seen any quotes from him in the press. Most of the quotes seem to be from Mark Zandi and his comments about how 'we can't afford housing subsidies any longer'. Hmmmm, I don't recall Zandi mentioning that the last time he addressed an NAR crowd. Could it be he modifies his comments and his beliefs depending on … (7 comments)

white house: At the NAR - Seeing the Sights Thru Fresh Eyes - 05/13/10 01:55 PM

Every year when I get back to DC for NAR' mid-year legislative meetings, I try to get out and see something new. This is a fascinating city as there is so much history & art, so many monuments, so much to see, so many great restaurants. 
This year has been fun because I brought my son, Dane, with me. He has been a Realtor for the past 4 or 5 years and currently serves as the Legislative Chair for our Young Professionals Network. I brought him back to expose him to the inner workings of our National Association, introduce him … (2 comments)