Andrew T. Carswell, Ph.D., has been Assistant Professor, Department of Housing and Consumer Economics at the University of Georgia, Athens since 2003. He was granted a Ph.D. in urban affairs and public policy from the University of Delaware. He has written extensively about consumer issues related to housing issues, such as mortgage fraud and housing counseling. Dr. Carswell has also written several articles in refereed journals and industry magazines on the operations of residential property managers within apartment buildings. Before entering academia, he worked for several years within the housing industry, most notably at the National Association of Home Builders, Freddie Mac, and Fannie Mae. This breadth of scope regarding his housing research interests, plus his work experience within a variety of housing organizations make him uniquely qualified for serving as the General Editor of this revision.

This excellent work will continue to be a primary resource for researchers needing in-depth information and the general reader who is interested in core housing topics and issues. VERDICT … An essential purchase.

Andrew T. Carswell, Ph.D., has been Assistant Professor, Department of Housing and Consumer Economics at the University of Georgia, Athens since 2003. He was granted a Ph.D. in urban affairs and public policy from the University of Delaware. He has written extensively about consumer issues related to housing issues, such as mortgage fraud and housing counseling. Dr. Carswell has also written several articles in refereed journals and industry magazines on the operations of residential property managers within apartment buildings. Before entering academia, he worked for several years within the housing industry, most notably at the National Association of Home Builders, Freddie Mac, and Fannie Mae. This breadth of scope regarding his housing research interests, plus his work experience within a variety of housing organizations make him uniquely qualified for serving as the General Editor of this revision.

This excellent work will continue to be a primary resource for researchers needing in-depth information and the general reader who is interested in core housing topics and issues. VERDICT … An essential purchase.

Andrew T. Carswell, Ph.D., has been Assistant Professor, Department of Housing and Consumer Economics at the University of Georgia, Athens since 2003. He was granted a Ph.D. in urban affairs and public policy from the University of Delaware. He has written extensively about consumer issues related to housing issues, such as mortgage fraud and housing counseling. Dr. Carswell has also written several articles in refereed journals and industry magazines on the operations of residential property managers within apartment buildings. Before entering academia, he worked for several years within the housing industry, most notably at the National Association of Home Builders, Freddie Mac, and Fannie Mae. This breadth of scope regarding his housing research interests, plus his work experience within a variety of housing organizations make him uniquely qualified for serving as the General Editor of this revision.

This excellent work will continue to be a primary resource for researchers needing in-depth information and the general reader who is interested in core housing topics and issues. VERDICT … An essential purchase.