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SOCIAL LIFE Crowd! Join the professional connections both online and off, and MReport is tracking Linking up with great groups on LinkedIn instantly expands your the growing networks attracting industry insiders. Mortgage Professionals Network Tackling topics from HARP 2.0 to enhanced lead generation, the group provides easy access to street-level industry commentary. The Mortgage Professionals Network boasts more than 13,000 members, and the diversity of their following is reflected in the variety of feedback. Affordable Housing Network With a membership of 22,000-plus, the Affordable Housing Network's group casts a wide net, and its roster encompasses lenders, architects, attorneys, and professionals from nearly any sector of the housing industry. Recent hot topics creating buzz within the group have included Barclays' LIBOR scandal and workforce housing initiatives. Linking CONSTRUCTION Targeting all aspects of the residential construction industry, the group has grown to more than 75,000 members, and if you're seeking to connect with resources related to housing development, Linking CONSTRUCTION can put you in touch with everyone from suppliers to engineering firms. Real Estate Investment Insider For those interested in the secondary market for commercial real estate market, the 30,000 members of the Real Estate Investment Insider group can provide insight. Covering analysis, trends, and headlines for the commercial sector and the commercial mortgage-backed securities market, the group's news aggregation is excellent. Urban Design Network Though this group is less focused on housing finance and more interested in neighborhood development, the city planners, developers, and environmentalists that belong to the Urban Design Network offer a unique perspective. When it comes to the green-home boom, this group's 15,000- plus membership is on the cutting edge. THE M REPORT | 17