LETTER
FROM THE PUBLISHER
Hello Readers,
I love this month’s
quote: “Life isn’t about FINDING yourself. Life
is about CREATING yourself.” As we move into what
we are coining the “New Real Estate,” it is
important to understand that we all are the creators of
our own life (without getting too metaphysical on you).
This new era in Real Estate will define the profession in
more ways than all the booms in the nation could. I am very
excited about this challenging time because times like this
are when people become imaginative. People are forced to
look at things differently. Sure, anyone can (and I think
anyone did) get in the business when the market is hot,
but it is the true professional who can weather the storm
and see the pot of gold at the end of that rainbow. The
pot may be smaller but it is sweeter and shinier and will
surely impact and improve the profession and its reputation
in the eyes of the public.
In this month’s
issue we profile three very diverse individuals, but if
I put them in a room together, I am certain they would come
up with common ground. These individuals are not just professionals,
but are also wonderful examples of balanced people. They
are passionate about their work but are just as passionate
about their personal lives and families. This is so important
especially in times of stress (which this market can often
provide) because it is the determination to maintain balance
that brings us the peace and attitude to go on. Working
hard, sure, but also the allowing of the business to come
to you makes for successful, well balanced people. I respect
these individuals and have learned something from each one.
Thank you.
This month we have pumped
up the volume—so to speak—and have provided
you with a very robust publication. So in addition to reading
the snippets that I provide, grab a cup of coffee and settle
in to read wonderfully written articles on each of the columns
and take as much time as you need. They are worth it. All
of them!
Guy Amato, CEO of Habitat
for Humanity Las Vegas is profiled by Doug Shields in the
article “Helping a Family Build a Future.” By
now, you must know that this is one of the favorite charities
of those in the Real Estate business. Learn why this is
such a successful program. Also, for only $75 per person
you can get involved and go to the year’s largest
Habitat Las Vegas fundraising event being held on November
8, 2007. The phone number is provided at the end of the
article.
Michael “Buzz”
Buserini is our Local Profile REALTOR® with Keller Williams,
and I would use words like passionate, respectful, positive,
professional, successful, kind and fun-loving to describe
him and his team. Buzz says in his article, “Certain
things you have to be gifted at, but most things just require
practice.” He says that a challenging Real Estate
market only allows the most dedicated agents to survive.
Luck is part of success, he says, and “hard work creates
its own luck.” Exactly!
Laura Sullivan, owner
of My Favorite Design, is our Profile 2 written by Michelle
Savage. I have had the privilege of knowing Laura peripherally
for years. She is wicked smart, massively talented and has
a heart larger that these new high-rises on Las Vegas Boulevard.
She is a lovely person and a tremendous asset to anyone
in need of her services. I cannot say enough wonderful things
about Laura. You will not be sorry for referring her or
utilizing her services yourself. Laura says, “In my
business, I only work with people who respect my clients
and their time, and who demonstrate quality workmanship.”
Now, if we all could just work under those same beliefs
and guidelines, wouldn’t the reputation and profession
of Real Estate just shoot through the roof?
Make sure you stop by
our other columns for your monthly fix of Lifestyles by
Rita Templeton, and Design Connection with Stephen Leon
reconnecting with his old friend “Beverly,”
and Brenda Calvin exploring the Feng Shui of High-Rise Buildings
in Vertical Update.
I am very excited to
announce the new line of E RealEstateExec “EREE”
Gear. Our logo “Charlie” has become so popular
that we wanted to give you the opportunity to have this
cheerful Real Estate representative persona with you every
day. Visit our “Get
EREE Gear” link and purchase them all.
 On
a personal note, I would like to mention that there are
three very special birthdays this month that I would like
to acknowledge; they are my best friend Donna, my husband
Didier and my business partner Rebecca. These three individuals
have helped shaped my life in many ways, and as I celebrate
you all this month I want to thank you for being such an
integral part of my life in such a beautiful and creative
way. I love you all.
Have a fabulous month and
get in
EREE GEAR!
Lee Papa, Publisher
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Rocco La Spada
Las Vegas Financial Group, LLC
You have won the
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