November 2008 WCR eConnect

Your Official Women's Council eNewsletter

Welcome to your first edition of Women’s Council eConnect, a free benefit of your membership. Women’s Council is your connection to top professionals in the real estate industry, as well as cutting-edge training to build your business and wealth-building strategies to secure your future. To provide your feedback, simply post your comments to the bottom of each article.

Features

Mickey Ferrell: At 75, Still a Force in Her Community
It’s been more than three decades since Mickey Ferrell entered real estate. Now 75, she’s still going strong. Her firm boasts five offices across central Texas. Moreover, the company has thrived as an independent even as national firms have entered the market. Read More

November eConnect | Leading Women | More Broker Spotlights

Yun

Economic Update
Despite entering a recession, NAR’s Lawrence Yun is projecting a rise in existing home sales, driven by affordability, the first-time homebuyer tax credit and other factors. Read More

Kopka He’s 21. She’s 92.
New Hampshire’s legislature boasts the oldest and youngest lawmakers in the country – Angeline Kopka (Women’s Council’s 1974 National President) and Jeff Fontas respectively. Learn about their experiences, backgrounds and approach to lawmaking at the state level. Read More

Niche Marketing
You won’t maximize your business potential by trying to be all things for all people. Rather, focus your attention on an area that you know and enjoy, something which will set you apart while creating a steady flow of business. Read More

Council News

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Upcoming Courses
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