| This book reflects the efforts of many people over the last six years. It would not be possible to recognize and thank each person separately. However, I am particularly indebted to the following individuals. |
| First, I would like to thank the following real estate professionals for their help in an extensive study of the Lending Solutions decision support program: Doug Adams, Jennifer Bush, Mike Bynum, Margaret Dunsmore, Sonya Faivre, and Mike Ramires. |
| Special thanks to Doug Adams, Gail Pasternack, Dave Peterson, and Michael Frank, Ph.D., for participation in focus group research, and to Divyata Ashiya, Charles Hurt, Ph.D., Lawrence Brekka, Ph.D., and Iain Johnstone, Ph.D., for assisting me in testing and fine-tuning the Lending Solutions program. I also extend my gratitude to Arlene and Abe Meilich, Ph.D., for reviewing the manuscript. |
| I am particularly indebted to Mildred Davidson, Carl Lanham, Richard Bernardi, and my special friend Hyman Meyers for their insight and suggestions. Without their support this text could not have been completed. |
| I also wish to thank the following people at Irwin Professional Publishing: Jim Keefe, Senior Acquisitions Editor; Mark Butler, Acquisitions Editor; Brian Hayes, Marketing Manager; Bob Lange, Production Supervisor; Pat Muller, Developmental Editor; Dan Stivers, Marketing Editor; Kevin Thornton, Production Manager; and Especially Karen Smith, Project Supervisor. |
| Every effort has been made to make this text as comprehensive and error-free as possible but, inevitably, some errors go undetected. I wish to thank the reviewers and other readers without any incrimination; the remaining errors are the sole responsibility of the author. Finders are invited to send their troves to me with my genuine thanks. |
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Kathleen Sindell