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FROM THE SOURCE Expertise, Experience, and the Industry's Evolution By tracking the latest resources for mortgage and real estate professionals, MReport connects you to the information and media outlets that are making their mark on the industry. READ THIS The Inner Life of Empires, by Emma Rothschild. Telling the story of the Johnstone family, the nonfiction novel gives historical insights into the nature of the "modern political, economic, and intellectual" realms. While the subject might not be directly related to today's mortgage industry, reviewing Rothschild's evaluation of financial issues during the 18th century provides needed perspective for the market's contemporary problems. In addition, The Inner Life of Empires is part of a philanthropic and educational initiative from the Scottish Mortgage Investment Trust; the organization has included the book in its roster of contenders for the trust's annual book awards. Princeton.dnlebooks.com/ ebooks/History/The_Inner_ Life_of_Empires WATCH THIS The Queen of Versailles. Capturing the rise and fall of the family that is attempting to build "the largest home in America," The Queen of Versailles was honored with the "Best Director" award during this year's Sundance Film Festival. Lauren Greenfield, the documentary's director, set out to tell the rags-to- riches story of Jackie and David Siegel, but when the financial crisis descended on the market, she was faced with filming a very different story: the collapse of David's real estate business and the halting of construction on the couple's dream home. Magnolia Pictures is set to release the movie later in the summer, after acquiring the rights this spring. MagPictures.com/ TheQueenofVersailles FOLLOW THIS Mortgage Broker Land. Don't let the title fool you, the Mortgage Broker Land blog caters to more than just real estate professionals. Creating a unique platform of forums, the website offers multiple ways for those in the housing industry to discuss ideas, share tips, and promote their diverse ventures. Additionally, Mortgage Broker Land presents original articles from around the marketplace, providing highlights on movers and shakers, growing companies, and industry statistics. Blog followers also have the option to interact with other members via the website or various social media pages. MortgageBrokerLand.com LIKE THIS RES.NET on Facebook. The technology provider is socially savvy when it comes to connecting with fans and followers on RES.NET's interactive media pages. The com- pany, which specializes in management platforms for companies in the housing and mortgage industries, uses its Facebook pres- ence to pose key ques- tions on the marketplace, and RES.NET remains conscientious about honoring its clients and collaborators through posts that highlight their individual achievements. For those seeking to get more involved, RES.NET also maintains a blog site via ActiveRain.com. Facebook.com/RESNET.AMP TWEET THIS @LauraWBush. MReport's parent company, the Five Star Institute, will be hosting its annual Five Star Conference and Expo in September, and we're looking forward to welcoming the former first lady, Laura Bush, as one of the keynote speakers for our annual event! We were surprised and delighted to discover that Mrs. Bush is active on Twitter, and we recommend tracking her tweets to keep up with the latest philanthropic and political adventures of the Bush family. Of course, the Five Star Conference will also be taking to Twitter to keep our sponsors and attendees up to speed with news and information. We hope you'll follow us as well, @FiveStarConf. Twitter.com/#!/LauraWBush THE M REPORT | 9