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from the source Back to School These latest finds on the Internet will help keep you sharp and ahead of the class on leading the industry through the recovery. should operate going forward. The ThinkProgress piece breaks down the purpose of the GSEs for the layperson while also explaining the key areas that President Obama addressed in his speech. These themes, such as the secondary market's impact on the primary market should the GSEs dissipate, will set the tone as lawmakers and market experts continue to volley the future around the industry. thinkprogress.org/economy "LIKE" THIS ∂ READ THIS Lean In. Sheryl Sandberg's rise to COO of one of this generation's most revolutionary tech companies was not by happenstance. She made frequent practice of speaking up in important meetings and making her voice matter when she sat at her seat at the table, and she wants to help other women find their voices and "lean in" to accessing equality at work. Sandberg contends that women stand in the way of their own success by being afraid to speak up and remaining bound to the myth of "having it all." Through Lean In, Sandberg hopes to move the conversation toward success strategies. amazon.com/Lean-Women-Work-WillLead SHARE THIS "Everything You Need to Know About President Obama's Housing Speech" is a concise recap of the commander in chief's first official remarks on his take about how the GSEs CSC is a global next-generation information technology company that specializes in banking innovation. The company focuses on increasing its clients' return on investment through technology solutions. To fulfill CSC's mission, it turns to Facebook to engage clients in dialogue that will further their understanding of why IT is integral to enhancing their business needs. As compliance takes precedence in the efforts of many industry businesses, the CSC Facebook page creates another avenue for clients and professionals to discuss the issues of the day as well as learn from the articles and information the company posts. facebook.com/csc volume of information, conversation, and available home listings. The company highlights the interactive training it provides, as well as offers tips and reminders for brokers, agents, and those doing the search on their own. Fannie Mae HomePath also offers money-saving tips for professionals and families looking to pinch pennies. HomePath even cracks down on fraud by offering tips to avoid it and promoting its fraud hotline on the feed. twitter.com/FannieHomePath ∆ WATCH THIS "Pros and Cons of Reverse Mortgages" As a result of the troubled economy, many baby boomers have been forced to rethink their homeownership strategy. There's a set of Americans who has turned to reverse mortgages to help themselves stay afloat in the choppy waters. Finance expert Jean Chatzky stopped by the "Today Show" to give a primer on how reverse mortgages function and how the oft-costly financial vehicle can work for the aging demographic who qualifies for them. The average age of those who apply is 73, although that number is falling rapidly—the minimum age is 62 to qualify for the controversial product. today.com/video/today TWEET THIS @FannieHomePath has a Twitter feed with a high The M Report | 13