FTC Will Not Enforce Provisions of MARS Rule Against Real Estate Professionals Helping Consumers Obtain Short Sales The Federal Trade Commission today issued a statement announcing that it will forbear from enforcing most provisions of its Mortgage Assistance Relief Services (MARS) Rule against real estate brokers and their agents who assist financially distressed consumers in obtaining short sales from their lenders or servicers. As a result of the stay on enforcement, these real estate professionals will not have to make several disclosures required by the Rule that, in the context of assisting with short sales, could be misleading or confuse consumers. As more and more American homeowners seek short sales, it is especially important that the Rule not inadvertently discourage real es... 07/16/2011

Good Morning: Facebook has been re-designing and adding new features to their social network site by the week.  Several changes became effective in June and I look forward to sharing them with you as we find ways for you to utilize these new applications in your business.  Below you will find an article about three features that apply to anyone that is marketing on Facebook, including you.  These don't reflect all of the recent changes but ones that are relevant to our business.  Facebook has announced that additional upgrades and changes will be made in July as well.  It seems like each day brings us new tools and technologies to help us grow and thrive.  As always, keep up the great work in your business. I enjoy watching your success. Jay 3 New Facebook Changes that Benefit Marketer... 07/13/2011