'Change isn't easy, but we have no choice': NAHU Convention Coverage

The discussion at this year's meeting focused on affordability solutions and the changing role of brokers.

By Alan Goforth | June 25, 2018 at 01:11 PM

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Changing role of brokers

Looking ahead

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Alan Goforth is a freelance writer in suburban Kansas City. In addition to freelancing for several publications, he has written a dozen books about sports and other topics.

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