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At RAGFL's recent Strategic
Planning Retreat held at the
Hotel Victor in South Beach
on Friday, September 19th,
Lawrence Yun, Chief Econo-
mist for the National Associa-
tion of Realtors
®
, presented his
market report to RAGFL lead-
ers and staff. Mr. Yun's presen-
tation offers detailed insights
and a strong and positive
forecast on the South Florida
market as well as the national
economy as a whole.
to read Yun's presentation
in PDF format.
NEWS AND NOTES
RAGFL member and
Coral Springs Com-
missioner Claudette
Bruck was honored
as the 2008 Humani-
tarian of the Year at
FAR's 92nd annual
Convention & Trade
Expo at the Buena
Vista Palace Hotel in
Lake Buena Vista, Fla.
In a historic first for
FAR, this marks the second time
Bruck received the distinguished
award: FAR also named her Hu-
manitarian of the Year in 2000. At
the heart of her community ef-
forts, Bruck is concerned with the
welfare of children. She is a tireless
fundraiser, financial supporter and
volunteer for the Broward Partner-
ship for the Homeless Inc., helping
more than 12,000 homeless indi-
viduals since 1999. The organization
operates a 200-bed emergency shel-
ter and a 62-bed transitional hous-
ing program. Since
1984, she has also
served as a member
of the state's Guard-
ian Ad Litem pro-
gram, which advo-
cates for children in
need. For her work
with that program,
the Florida Supreme
Court and former
Governor Jeb Bush
honored her as "Child Advocate of
the Year." Bruck also has served as a
commissioner for the city of Coral
Springs since 2006 and is a member
of the Citizens Emergency Re-
sponse Team.
Claudette wasn't the only
winner at the FAR Conference.
RAGFL member Suzanne Dunn,
GRI, is the proud recipient of the
Graduate Realtor
®
Institute Scho-
lastic Achievement Award. Con-
gratulations to Claudette, Suzanne
and all honorees!
RAGFL Member Claudette
Bruck Wins Prestigious FAR
Award
Dunn receives Realtor
®
Achievement Award
NAR Chief Economist
Updates RAGFL Leadership