Here are some interesting articles RE/MAX of Texas has found on the web.

“A casino is an environment carefully designed to produce in its guests a state of bewilderment that detaches them from the reality and consequences of their activity. That’s what I’m feeling in Facebook these days.”

—Friday Flash: Whispers, cynicism and the Amazon of real estate
By Brian Boero, 1000Watt Consulting, Jan. 6, 2012
http://1000wattconsulting.com/blog/2012/01/friday-flash-whispers-cynicism-and-the-amazon-of-real-estate.html

“By now, you’ve probably already taken the tree down again and you’re trying to determine the best way to dispose of it. Don’t put it out by the curb!”

—How to recycle your trees in Dallas
By Linda Berthold, RE/MAX Premier, Dec. 29, 2011
http://lindaberthold.agent-sherpa.com/events-happenings/how-to-recycle-your-trees-in-dallas/

“Furthermore, about 75% (of poll respondents) said they were unlikely to scan a QR code in the future.”

—Why QR codes aren’t catching on
By Amy Gahran, CNN, Dec. 8, 2011
http://articles.cnn.com/2011-12-08/tech/tech_mobile_qr-codes-gahran_1_qr-code-smartphone-mobile-payments?_s=PM:TECH

“As of Jan. 1, applicants for a broker license must have four years of active experience as a licensed salesperson, up from the previous two-year requirement.”

—New year, new rules for broker applicants
By Real Estate Center at Texas A&M University, Jan. 3, 2012
http://recenter.tamu.edu/recon/reconSearch.asp?CID=6375

“Share what you are truly passionate about when it comes to work, to family, to kids, to life.”

—5 resolutions I wish Facebook users would make in the new year
By Nicole “NikNik” Nicolay, MyTechOpinion Real Estate Technology, Dec. 19, 2011
http://www.mytechopinion.com/2011/12/5-resolutions-i-wish-facebook-users-would-make-in-the-new-year.html

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